e-commerce
Junglee.com launches android smartphone app
Mumbai: Junglee.com, India’s #1 product search and price comparison website has announced the availability of its mobile app for android smartphones. This launch makes it convenient for customers to check prices of over 3.1 crore products anywhere through the easy to use app. Customers can download the free app by simply searching for Junglee in Google Play Store or by giving a missed call to 1800 108 8080.
The app has multiple features to help customers search and get to the right product. These include an auto-suggest feature, filters to help refine results by brand, price, item condition, discount, average customer review and more attributes. In a market first, the app enables shoppers to search across online and local sellers together as well as compare prices across new and used products, all in one place. In addition to checking prices, the app allows shoppers access to reviews for millions of products that are listed on Junglee.com .Shoppers can check prices and read product reviews anywhere , at home , office and while shopping at retail stores. The seller ratings help customers evaluate sellers and choose the right one and shoppers can buy on the seller site or directly call sellers, from the app .
“We recognize that shoppers value their time and money. We are excited to bring this app to our customers. So whether you are in a mall or at office or work, customers can now check prices and shop smart using the app. Being a lightweight app, it downloads fast from the app store, saving precious device storage space and data download charges for customers. Its simple user interface makes it easier and less time-consuming to search or browse products”, said Junglee.com’s General Manager Mahendra Nerurkar.
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.
