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Bajaao completes 50 shows over 3 months with Phoenix Mall
MUMBAI: BAJAAO Consulting and Events Pvt Ltd. (BCEPL) a division of BAJAAO Music Pvt Ltd (BMPL), India’s first and leading online retailer of music instruments, announced a major milestone of completing 50 shows hosted by the company in a short span of 3 months.
Under this strategic tie-up with High Street Phoenix Mills in Lower Parel& Phoenix Market city in Kurla, BAJAAO has fulfilled its commitment in providing good entertainment to its audiences. The various bands showcased enigmatic tunes to treat audiences to energetic live performances. The event witnessed an influx of people of all ages flocking to both venues.
Thursday Jam ups at High Street Phoenix is an established property which has been taking place for four years, while Smashing Saturdays at Phoenix Market City started in November. The performances have evoked a positive response from the patrons of both malls.
In addition to the tie-up, BAJAAO will bring two upcoming rock bands every week who will continue to showcase their musical talents to a crowd of spirited and enthusiastic mall-goers.
With an objective of providing a platform for upcoming bands to prove their mettle in Mumbai, BAJAAO has undertaken this initiative with Phoenix which has witnessed some cutting edge acts over the past 3 months. High Street Phoenix has been seeing performances every Thursday by BAJAAO while Phoenix Market City have been seeing them every Saturday. Many artists have performed under this partnership at the Phoenix Mall including names like BLAKC, Spud in the box, Koniac Net, The Lightyears Explode, Ravi Iyer and Workshop) who play a set for approximately an hour each and these gigs start early evening from 6.30 pm and go on till 10 pm.
Looking to build on the success over the last three months, BAJAAO has lined up some key bands in the near future that will provide the best entertainment to their guests. Some of the artists we can expect to see over the next few weeks include NandooBhende, unohu, laxmi bomb etc). The Live Band Music element just adds to a memorable feeling to complete the perfect shopping experience.
Speaking on the association, Ashutosh Pande, Founder-CEO, BAJAAO commented: “When it comes to putting together a show we look for the most dynamic performers & talented artists to grace the stage. We also look at getting bands which are new & upcoming as this will definitely help build their fan base. A venue like Phoenix is ideal in the formative years of musicians. A lot of learnings are derived by musicians since this is a very unique experience much different from the regular venues. It a great place to connect with your audience & spread awareness about your brand of music.”
BCEPL, Bajaao’s events division have handled a number of other events like JD Rock Awards, International Jazz Festival, Ragasthan, Red Bull Tour Bus & brands like Superdry, Diesel, Converse etc. BCEPL has handled the entire event at Phoenix Mall right from artist management to sound production. BAJAAO has a specialized ear to the ground and is continuously on the lookout for new talent & opportunities to set the stage for music in India.
SO MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT MISS THE FINE PERFORMANCES BAJAAO BRINGS YOU EVERY THURSDAY @ PHOENIX MILLS, LOWER PAREL& SATURDAY @ PHOENIX MARKET CITY, KURLA GET READY TO LISTEN TO THE BEST POP/ROCK BANDS & ROLL AT THE CITY’S BEST MALL
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Flipkart cuts around 300 jobs in annual performance review
E-commerce giant trims ~1.5 per cent of workforce as IPO preparations continue.
MUMBAI: Flipkart just gave performance the pink slip because when the annual review bell rings, even the biggest cart sometimes needs to lighten its load. Flipkart has let go of approximately 300 employees as part of its annual performance management cycle, Moneycontrol reported on 7 March 2026, citing people familiar with the matter. The exits represent roughly 1.5 per cent of the company’s total workforce of around 20,000 people across its businesses.
The move follows Flipkart’s standard practice of asking employees placed in lower performance bands to leave during yearly reviews, a process the company has carried out periodically in recent years. A similar exercise in early 2024 saw around 1,000 employees (nearly 5 per cent of the workforce) exit.
The latest round comes amid Flipkart’s continued push for operational efficiency and cost discipline, mirroring broader trends across the Indian startup ecosystem where funding slowdowns have shifted focus toward profitability.
The development also arrives as Flipkart advances preparations for a potential domestic IPO. The company has held early discussions with investment banks including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan and Kotak Mahindra Capital to explore feasibility. Industry sources indicate a possible listing timeline of late 2026 or early 2027, though the final size and schedule remain undecided.
In December 2025, Flipkart received National Company Law Tribunal approval to shift its holding company domicile from Singapore back to India. a key regulatory step that simplifies the group structure ahead of a public market debut.
Controlled by Walmart, Flipkart remains one of India’s largest e-commerce platforms, locked in fierce competition with Amazon. In a market where every rupee counts and every headcount is scrutinised, the latest cuts aren’t just housekeeping, they’re part of a bigger balancing act between growth ambitions and the road to listing.
