Flipkart plans overseas listing in 2021, seeks $50 bn valuation- Report

Business Standard Flipkart plans overseas listing in 2021, seeks $50 bn valuation: Report

Flipkart is likely to choose between Singapore, or the United States for the initial public offering.

Walmart Inc-controlled Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart is preparing for an initial public offering overseas as early as 2021, which could value the firm up to $50 billion, sources familiar with the company's plans told Reuters.

Bengaluru-based Flipkart, which vies with players such as Amazon.com's local unit in India and India's Reliance Industries, will be aiming for a valuation in the $45-$50 billion range, according to one source with knowledge of the matter.

If achieved, that would mean Walmart would have more than doubled its investment.

Flipkart is likely to choose between Singapore, or the United States for the initial public offering (IPO), said two other sources, who asked not to be named as discussions are private.

"Flipkart is incorporated in Singapore, but listing in the United States, where parent Walmart is headquartered, could give it access to a deeper pool of funds," one of the sources said.

Flipkart and Walmart did not respond to Reuters requests for comment.

The sources said the preparations and discussions have been largely internal for now, but the company is preparing to tap external advisers on the process soon.

The discussions come as India drafts new regulations that could pave the way for domestic companies to directly list overseas.