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2026
Motorola announces Big Billion Days offers on Flipkart
Motorola announced festive promotional prices across its smartphone lineup during Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale 2026. The sale was reported as live, with offers available for a limited period, subject to stock availability and terms.
2026
Flipkart elevates Renuka Singaram to Senior Vice President
Flipkart elevated Renuka Singaram, who leads its Non-Large, Minutes and Design Organisation, to Senior Vice President.
2026
Flipkart expands internal food-delivery trial
Flipkart expanded access to its food-delivery service to more than 8,000 employees as it tests the service ahead of a public launch.
2026
Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India
Google has started testing a way for shoppers in India to buy products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through Gemini and AI Mode. The limited test covers select products and users; users in the test see a “Buy” button on select Flipkart product listings in the AI interfaces, which takes them directly to a Flipkart checkout flow without leaving the interface, with a broader rollout planned for later in October.
2026
Tecno launches Spark Go 3 Pro in India
Tecno launched the Spark Go 3 Pro budget smartphone in India, featuring an IP69 durability rating, a 120Hz display, a 5,200mAh battery and AI Voiceprint Noise Cancellation. The phone goes on sale in India from September 4, 2026 through retail stores, Amazon and Flipkart, priced at Rs 15,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant and Rs 16,999 for the 4GB+128GB variant.
2026
Acer launches Swift Neo AI laptop in India
Acer launched the Swift Neo AI laptop in India, available via Flipkart, Acer E-store and other platforms, powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 and Ultra 7 processors with up to 32GB LPDDR5 memory and up to 1TB SSD storage.
2026
Lava launches Virat V1 Pro 5G in India
Lava expanded its Virat smartphone lineup with the launch of the Virat V1 Pro 5G in India, priced at Rs 15,999 with an introductory effective price of Rs 13,999. The phone will go on sale via Flipkart on August 31 at 12 PM.
2026
Fastrack launches new laptop bag collection
Fastrack unveiled its new Fastrack Bags Laptop Collection, featuring 12 designs across backpacks and totes, with laptop compatibility for 15-inch and 14-inch devices. Priced at ₹4,995, the collection is available across select Fastrack, Shoppers Stop, and Lifestyle stores, as well as on Myntra, Amazon, and Flipkart.
2022
Flipkart apologizes for Women's Day message
After users criticized a Women's Day promotional message about kitchen appliances as reinforcing negative stereotypes about women, Flipkart apologized on Twitter and said it had not intended to hurt anyone's sentiments.
2022
Wego agrees to acquire Cleartrip's Middle East business
Wego said it had signed an agreement with Flipkart Group to acquire Cleartrip’s Middle East business; the transaction was expected to close in the second half of 2022.
2022
Flipkart and FITT sign research collaboration MoU
Flipkart signed a memorandum of understanding with FITT, IIT Delhi's industry interface organisation, for research including social commerce, product recommendations and the consumer product exploration journey. Flipkart will provide research grants and market insights, and the parties will undertake other joint initiatives.
2022
Flipkart Group acquires Yaantra
Flipkart Group said it had acquired Yaantra, an electronics recommerce company, to strengthen its recommerce business and enhance after-sale offerings for smartphone customers. The companies did not disclose the transaction value.
2022
Flipkart users report website and app outage
Users reported problems accessing Flipkart’s website and app, including difficulty viewing order and transaction history.
2021
SonyLIV signs six sponsors for Shark Tank India
SonyLIV signed six sponsors for Shark Tank India: upGrad, Acko General Insurance and Black Dog Drinking Soda as co-presenting sponsors, Cashfree Payments as payments partner, Flipkart as digital partner and Dell Technologies as technology partner.
2021
Fire-Boltt launches AI smartwatch in India
Fire-Boltt launched its AI-powered smartwatch in India at a price of Rs 4,499; the device is exclusive to Flipkart for purchase.
2021
Binatone offers MiFi hotspot at a special price on Flipkart
Binatone set a special price of Rs 3,499 for its device, exclusively on Flipkart from October 28, 2021; its stated price was Rs 5,999.
2021
Cleartrip appoints Ayyappan R as CEO
Flipkart appointed Ayyappan R, previously chief business officer at Myntra, as CEO of Cleartrip. Stuart Crighton will move to a role leading Cleartrip International.
2021
Huawei announces India launch of Watch GT 2 Pro Moon Phase Collection
Huawei announced that its Watch GT 2 Pro Moon Phase Collection watch would launch in India, with availability starting September 18 exclusively on Flipkart.
2021
Flipkart expands grocery services in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Flipkart announced an expansion of its grocery services to Tamil Nadu and Kerala, with access planned for named cities in both states.
2021
BLS International partners with Flipkart for last-mile delivery
BLS International announced that it had partnered with Flipkart to provide last-mile delivery services across India.