Flipkart is gearing up for a major growth phase in 2025, with plans to hire 5,000 new employees. The recruitment drive will primarily focus on bolstering two high-growth verticals—quick commerce and fintech—while significantly scaling up investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to fuel future innovation.
A large portion of the new hires will support Flipkart Minutes, the company’s hyperlocal delivery arm, and Super.money, its digital financial services platform. The move signals Flipkart’s intent to compete more aggressively with quick commerce rivals like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, while also deepening its footprint in fintech services such as payments and credit.
At the same time, Flipkart is undergoing internal restructuring to improve profitability. The board has advised management to halve its monthly cash burn from $40 million to $20 million, targeting an annual cap of $250 million. These efficiency measures align with the company’s plans for a future IPO and its strategy to shift its legal domicile from Singapore back to India.
Despite cost-control measures, Flipkart is aiming for a 30% increase in customer and order volumes by June 2025, with strong momentum expected from its fashion vertical, which currently brings in nearly 40% of new users.
Technology remains central to Flipkart’s roadmap, with plans to increase AI investments sixfold this year. These resources will focus on enhancing the user experience, optimizing logistics, and building scalable, future-ready platforms.
The hiring spree and tech-forward approach come amid leadership changes and sharpened strategic direction, as Flipkart prepares for its next phase of growth in India’s dynamic digital economy.
