Flipkart Lays Off Around 500 Employees Ahead of IPO as Cost-Cutting Intensifies
Walmart-backed Flipkart has let go of approximately 500 employees following its annual performance review, as the e-commerce giant trims costs and streamlines operations ahead of its highly anticipated IPO.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Deal size | $35 |
| Stage | IPO |
| Valuation | $35 |
| Sector | Flipkart |
| Coverage | Startup News |
Flipkart has laid off around 500 employees as part of its annual performance review cycle, representing about 2.5% of its roughly 20,000-strong workforce. The move comes as the Walmart-backed e-commerce giant accelerates preparations for its long-awaited IPO.
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Despite the layoffs, Flipkart continues to invest heavily in quick commerce through Flipkart Minutes and its supply chain infrastructure. The company's valuation is estimated at $35-37 billion heading into its potential public listing.
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