Walmart and Flipkart Deal, Impact On Indian Economy: Key Facts
Walmart and Flipkart Deal, Impact On Indian Economy: Key Facts
Walmart and Flipkart Deal, Impact On Indian Economy: Key Facts
Key Facts
Walmart, the largest e-commerce giant acquired a controlling stake of 77% in Flipkart ( India’s largest e-
commerce company by market share) by investing $16 Billion.
With the deal India will now have Walmart, Amazon and Paytm Mall as the key players to compete in the
Indian e-commerce market
The deal will help Flipkart leverage Walmart’s omni-channel retail expertise and general supply chain
knowledge. Walmart aims to extend their B2B sales across India through this acquisition.
Walmart has a strong global physical presence in retail space but lacks in e-commerce. This deal can spur their
online presence in Indian markets.
Both Flipkart and Walmart shall maintain separate brands and operating structures.