Flipkart is preparing to expand into online ticketing and food delivery as part of a broader strategy ahead of its planned public listing, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Walmart-owned company is set to launch a ticketing vertical as early as May, enabling users to book movie and event tickets. The move positions Flipkart against established players such as BookMyShow and Zomato’s District platform, as demand for live entertainment rises across India.
In parallel, Flipkart is planning a pilot for a food delivery service, expected to begin in Bengaluru between May and June. The company is evaluating whether to build a standalone platform or integrate with the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). A wider rollout could follow by late 2026 or early 2027, depending on early performance.
The expansion comes as Flipkart accelerates preparations for an initial public offering on Indian exchanges within the next 12 to 18 months. The company is reportedly seeking to raise between $2 billion and $2.5 billion in a pre-IPO funding round and has engaged with major global banks, including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Citigroup.
Flipkart’s marketplace business reported a 14% increase in operating revenue to ₹20,493 crore for the fiscal year ending March 2025, while its net loss narrowed by 37% to ₹1,494 crore. The company recently completed its corporate reverse flip from Singapore to India as part of its listing preparations.
Both new verticals would take Flipkart into highly competitive and low-margin sectors, currently dominated by entrenched incumbents, where profitability remains a challenge despite strong market growth.
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