Mark to Market

118: Flipkart IPO may ride piggyback on post-covid boom in e-commerce

Episode Summary

A Mint report said Walmart is working towards an IPO for Flipkart, at a valuation of $40 billion. While the valuation seems like a stretch, note that share prices of some listed e-commerce firms in emerging markets have skyrocketed this year, helped by covid-19 led growth. But is that enough? Tune in to find out more. 

Episode Notes

A Mint report said Walmart is working towards an IPO for Flipkart, at a valuation of $40 billion. While the valuation seems like a stretch, note that share prices of some listed e-commerce firms in emerging markets have skyrocketed this year, helped by covid-19 led growth. But is that enough? Tune in to find out more.