e-commerce
YRF & Vistaprint launch personalised merchandising platform
MUMBAI: Yash Raj Films (YRF) and Vistaprint have joined hands to launch a first-of-its-kind personalised merchandising platform called Film-Me.
Users can add their own images and expressions on products, which will be designed using YRF’s movie library content. The platform is available on Vistaprint’s website, where users can get to the page directly through Vistaprint’s homepage.
Merchandising for movie content in itself is not a new idea but customised and personalised content instantly introduces a whole new dimension for the industry as well as consumers. So instead of simply having a generic T-shirt which just carries the Fan movie logo, (YRF’s next with Shah Rukh Khan), fans can now actually buy a T-shirt with their very own picture or name on it alongside the actor’s silhouette and movie logo in the background.
“This is definitely path-breaking We’ve all loved YRF movies, the characters and the dialogues but for the first time, as fans and movie buffs, you have the opportunity to literally bring all this content into your lives. You might not be able to get a selfie with your favorite superstar but can now have a poster with you and him/her in the same frame through our new platform, Film-Me. We are very excited about the possibilities this opens up to transform most-loved movie content into physical personalised products and look forward to offering a truly wow experience to all movie lovers and fans of YRF movies through Film-Me,” said Vistaprint India MD Nilesh Parwani.
YRF vice president marketing and merchandising Manan Mehta added, “The high degree of customisation that YRF and Vistaprint offer through this first of a kind personalised merchandising range is very different from what we have seen uptill now. Fans will find plenty to love about this collection and the products are sure to be a prized possession among hindi movie aficionados and YRF film lovers.”
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.
