Sachin Bansal News
Sachin Bansal established Navi --that provides financial products and services to customers -- in 2018, only a few months after leaving Flipkart.
The CEO of Flipkart Group stated in a release that the company is the result of a brilliant idea and extensive effort crafted by dedicated teams with a commitment to revolutionizing the way people shop in India.
Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal co-founded Flipkart in 2007, transforming it from an online bookstore into India's leading e-commerce giant, revolutionizing the country's online shopping landscape.
Sachin Bansal's early years were marked by his passion for technology and innovation. He pursued a degree in Computer Science Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, where he honed his skills and developed a strong foundation in technology and business.
Navi Technologies was issued the "observation letter" by Sebi on September 5, according to the latest update on the regulator's website.
The proposed IPO is completely through a fresh issue of equity shares.
There will be no offer-for-sale (OFS), according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP).
Flipkart co-founder Bansal is not diluting his stake in the IPO.
The $514-billion Walmart acquired majority stake (77 per cent) in the city-based Flipkart on May 9, 2018 for a whopping $16 billion (Rs 107,662 crore) at $67.3 per share.
Bansal, last year left Flipkart after the US retail giant Walmart picked up 77 percent stake in the e-commerce company for USD 16 billion.
According to sources, Bansal is pumping in Rs 650 crore in total and the Rs 150 crore funding is part of the total investment.
Walmart acquired Flipkart in May this year.
Walmart had acquired 77 percent of Flipkart for $16 billion in May.
On May 9, Walmart Inc said it is buying a 77 percent stake in Indian e-commerce retailer Flipkart for about USD 16 billion, but it is yet to disclose financing plans.
Sachin had once categorically said in an interview that he will never sell Flipkart.
In the biggest M&A deal in the booming e-commerce sector, Walmart announced buying 77 percent stake in Flipkart for about USD 16 billion (Rs 1.05 lakh crore).
The deal values Flipkart at USD 20.8 billion.
After working for e-c0mmerce giant Amazon, the two friends set up Flipkart.
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said the deal is nothing but a clear attempt to control and dominate the retail trade in India by Walmart through e-commerce in the long run.
Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal set up Flipkart in 2007 in Bengaluru.
Walmart is likely to announce its deal to buy a controlling stake in Flipkart before the end of this week.
US-based retail behemoth Walmart, is eyeing a majority or controlling equity stake in it to foray into the multi-billion dollar Indian retail space.
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