e-commerce
Streambox Media signs Blooprint Ecommerce Consulting for next thrust
MUMBAI: When you are trying to disrupt the market, you have to get the best having your back. And that’s something Streambox Media founder Anuj Gandhi and Micromax Informatics founder Rahul Sharma believe in. The duo has launched the subscription-based Dor brand of TVs which they are selling at extremely affordable prices. They began by porting their TVs for sale just on the Flipkart ecommerce site. The stock got sold out quickly. As did the next batch..
Now they are getting ready to get Dor TV on to other ecommerce platforms like Amazon, and possibly going forward even on to TataCliq, AJio, Meesho, Croma and what have you.
That’s probably why they have brought on board ecommerce growth catalyst BPECOM Connsulting (Blooprint Ecommerce Consulting) which is run by former Flipkart employees or Flipsters as they call themselves and founded by Prakash Maharaj and Ajay Maharaj.
Blooprint Consulting uses advanced analytics and industry insights to strategise in services such as building brands, customer shopping experience, merchandising, improving brand profitability, account management, category management, and digital marketing – basically the full Monty to help brands scale online on various platforms without investing in all the people to manage them. The company has worked with brands like Urban Armor Gear, Kikgerm, Natures-Island, Raegr, among many others.
Says Prakash: “We can’t wait to bring our expertise in digital strategy and brand growth to help Dor TV amplify its online presence, engage a wider audience, and accelerate its journey to new heights. Excited to drive innovation together and redefine India’s entertainment landscape.”
e-commerce
Flipkart rolls out 105 per cent bonus for 20,000 employees
Strong FY25 performance drives payouts even as layoffs and shifts unfold.
MUMBAI: In a year where belts were tightened and rewards loosened, Flipkart seems to be playing both offence and defence trimming roles on one hand while handing out a generous 105 per cent bonus on the other. The Walmart owned e commerce major has rolled out a 105 per cent bonus payout for 2025, covering nearly 20,000 employees, signalling a year of steady operational momentum even as the company navigates restructuring pressures. The payout, communicated internally by chief human resources officer Seema Nair, is tied to performance across key metrics including growth, operational efficiency, financial outcomes and people indicators, a combination that suggests the company is inching closer to its long stated goal of sustainable profitability.
Employees at SD level and below are set to receive their bonuses in March, while payouts for senior leadership, including vice presidents and senior vice presidents, will follow after the close of the performance cycle. The elevated 105 per cent multiplier stands out in a sector where cautious payouts have increasingly become the norm, pointing to what appears to be a relatively strong internal scorecard for FY25.
Yet, the announcement arrives with a noticeable contrast. Earlier this year, Flipkart reduced its workforce by around 300 roles as part of its annual performance review process. While officially framed as performance driven, the juxtaposition of layoffs alongside above target bonuses reflects a more nuanced balancing act, one that prioritises cost discipline while continuing to reward and retain high performing talent.
This dual approach is becoming increasingly common across the technology and e commerce landscape, where companies are navigating an uneven hiring environment while under pressure to deliver profitability. Rewarding top contributors, even amid selective workforce reductions, allows firms to maintain morale and retain critical talent without losing sight of financial prudence.
At the same time, Flipkart is also undergoing leadership shifts that hint at a broader strategic recalibration. Nishant Verman has been appointed senior vice president for corporate development and partnerships, while group chief financial officer Sriram Venkataraman is set to step down. Ravi Iyer will take on expanded responsibilities within the finance function, marking a reshuffle at the top as the company gears up for its next phase.
These changes come amid reports that Flipkart is planning to shift its holding structure back to India, a move widely interpreted as groundwork for a potential public listing. While timelines remain fluid, the combination of stronger financial discipline, leadership restructuring and employee incentivisation suggests a company preparing itself for greater scrutiny and scale.
For employees, the 105 per cent payout offers a welcome boost in what has otherwise been a period of adjustment. For Flipkart, it is a signal that even as it cuts where necessary, it is willing to spend where it counts. In the high stakes game of growth versus profitability, the company appears to be hedging its bets carefully, rewarding performance while reshaping itself for what could be its most defining chapter yet.
