Flipkart Reports Bigger Loss of Rs 5,189 Crore in FY25 Amid Rising Sales
Mumbai’s e-commerce giant Flipkart, owned by Walmart, faced a tougher year financially. The company posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 5,189 crore for the fiscal year ending March 2025 (FY25). That’s a jump from the Rs 4,248.3 crore loss it reported in FY24, according to fresh data from business intelligence platform Tofler.
But here’s the silver lining: Flipkart’s revenue from operations grew steadily. It climbed 17.3% to Rs 82,787.3 crore in FY25, up from Rs 70,541.9 crore the previous year. This shows more shoppers turning to the platform for their online shopping needs, from electronics to fashion and groceries.
The catch? Expenses rose almost in step with the revenue. Total costs shot up 17.4% to Rs 88,121.4 crore. The biggest chunk came from purchasing stock-in-trade, which surged to Rs 87,737.8 crore from Rs 74,271.2 crore a year ago. Finance costs also spiked by about 57%, hitting Rs 454 crore. These rising e-commerce expenses are putting pressure on Flipkart’s bottom line as it scales up operations in India’s competitive market.
On a brighter note, Flipkart Internet Private Limited—the arm that runs the main e-commerce marketplace—managed to cut its losses. It reported a net loss of Rs 1,494.2 crore in FY25, down from Rs 2,358.7 crore in FY24. Standalone, the loss narrowed to Rs 1,568.6 crore from Rs 2,296.2 crore.
Revenues for Flipkart Internet grew too, reaching Rs 20,746 crore in FY25—a 14% increase from Rs 18,187.7 crore in FY24. Consolidated revenues hit Rs 20,807.4 crore, compared to Rs 18,241.6 crore last year. Total expenses stood at Rs 22,315 crore, reflecting the ongoing push to expand services like Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI, and hassle-free returns.
Founded in 2007 by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, Flipkart has grown into a powerhouse in India’s online shopping scene. It offers a huge marketplace for millions of users, making e-commerce accessible across categories. As competition heats up with rivals like Amazon, Flipkart’s focus on growth could pay off in the long run, but controlling costs remains key for future profitability.
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