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Flipkart appoints Gunjan Bhartia as senior finance head for eKart

By Startup Enthusiast · 10 January 2026

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Flipkart appointed Gunjan Bhartia as Senior Vice President of Business Finance for its logistics arm eKart

Bhartia leads financial planning and strategic transformation for eKart across all business verticals

The appointment aligns with Flipkart's ongoing preparations for an initial public offering in India

Flipkart has appointed Gunjan Bhartia as the new Senior Vice President, Business Finance for its logistics subsidiary eKart.
Bhartia will lead financial planning and performance discipline across eKart's various business verticals.
His role focuses on driving strategic transformation within the company's supply chain operations.
This move supports Flipkart's goal of building a future-ready supply chain infrastructure in India.
The appointment comes as Flipkart prepares for its planned initial public offering (IPO).
Bhartia reports to Ravi Iyer, who serves as Flipkart's Chief Financial Officer.
Iyer was appointed as CFO in June 2025 after serving as Senior Vice President of Corporate Business Unit.
Flipkart recently completed a legal domicile shift from Singapore to India in December 2025.

The hire signals continued focus on operational efficiency and long-term value creation.
Recent executive changes include Balaji Thiagarajan joining as Chief Product and Technology Officer in September 2025.

Flipkart operates a major online marketplace selling mobiles, electronics, furniture, and groceries.
The platform offers fashion, beauty, home appliances, toys, food, health, and auto accessories.
It provides financial services including credit cards, EMI options, Pay Later, and SuperCoin rewards.
Gift cards and phone originals are also available through its digital storefront.
Flipkart Minutes delivers quick commerce items like grocery, paan, and pharmacy products.
Its logistics arm, eKart, manages the supply chain and delivery network for these goods.