Flipkart has reportedly received an internal nod to shift its domicile from Singapore to India in a major move.
This development comes in the backdrop of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The company is going public in 2025 or early 2026 with a clear timeframe to effectuate the same.
Flipkart’s Upcoming IPO
The upcoming shift in domicile is a crucial step in its listing in the Indian market. The same is expected to bring rich tax benefits to the Indian government. Discussions to re-domicile its parent entity from Singapore to India began in May for Flipkart. Flipkart Pvt Ltd, which is currently based in Singapore works through several complicated arrangements and this move is set to bring much needed simplicity in its structure and operations.
Flipkart was acquired for a whopping $16 billion in 2018, and has since then planned to take the e-commerce giant public.
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In this context, Walmart International President and CEO Kath McLay stated, “We have seen a growth in some premiumisation and that is, kind of, lifting the profile of the Flipkart business. And so it (Flipkart) is on track for the growth trajectory that we had them on. And we are looking and exploring when will be the right time to IPO that business.”
Flipkart Produces Impressive Financial Performance
Flipkart India’s B2B division saw a 26% increase in operating revenue, reaching INR 70,541.9 crore for the year ending March 2024. Meanwhile, Flipkart Internet, the company’s marketplace arm, grew its revenue by 21% to INR 17,907.3 crore in FY24.
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The company also reduced its losses by 41% year-on-year, bringing them down to INR 2,358 crore for the same period. These figures reflect the robust performance of the popular e-commerce platform.