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Blinkit CFO Vipin Kapooria steps down, Flipkart return likely
MUMBAI: Vipin Kapooria has resigned as chief financial officer of quick commerce firm Blinkit after just about a year in the role and is set to return to Flipkart, according to reports. His exit comes at a time when Flipkart is sharpening its leadership bench ahead of a much anticipated initial public offering.
Kapooria joined Blinkit in September 2024, stepping in as the company’s first full time CFO since Amit Sachdeva’s departure in 2022. His appointment was seen as a key move as Blinkit doubled down on scale, speed and financial discipline in India’s hyper competitive quick commerce race.
That race has only intensified. Blinkit is currently battling well funded rivals including Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, BigBasket, Flipkart Minutes and Amazon Now, all chasing the same promise of faster deliveries and deeper consumer loyalty.
Before his Blinkit stint, Kapooria spent several years at Flipkart, most recently as vice president for business finance, where he led financial strategy for high value categories such as mobiles, electronics and large appliances. His return to the Walmart owned e-commerce major signals continuity and financial muscle as the company prepares for life on the public markets.
Kapooria’s resume reads like a tour of India’s biggest consumer and technology businesses. Alongside two stints at Flipkart, he has held senior finance leadership roles at Oyo, Yum! Restaurants International, Whirlpool and Birlasoft, building a reputation as a steady hand in fast growing and complex businesses.
For Blinkit, the search for its next finance chief now begins amid fierce competition and thinning margins. For Flipkart, Kapooria’s homecoming adds another experienced operator to its IPO ready war room, according to reports.
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IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
