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Business · Updated 25 Oct, 11:00 am IST

Flipkart sees multiple senior exits amid IPO, ESOP and profitability pressure

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Why it matters for readers: It explains why several executives are leaving and why Flipkart’s IPO and employee stock sales are delayed.

  • Three more VPs — Kanchan Mishra, Amit Sachan and Kamal Chopra — are leaving Flipkart, joining a wider wave of senior exits.1
  • Employees have raised concerns about ESOP liquidity while the company’s long-awaited IPO still lacks a firm timeline.1
  • Walmart has reportedly asked Flipkart to prioritise profitability before pursuing a public listing.1
  • Flipkart is making significant investments in quick commerce (Flipkart Minutes) and food delivery, which require ongoing capital.1
  • Some departing executives reportedly left because they did not see clear opportunities to liquidate their stock options.1

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