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Vipin Kapooria returns to Flipkart as vice president, business finance
Ex-Blinkit CFO rejoins e-commerce giant to steer strategy and profits
MUMBAI: Flipkart has brought back a familiar face to its finance ranks. Vipin Kapooria has been reappointed as vice president, business finance, returning to the e-commerce major’s senior leadership after a brief stint away.
In his new role, Kapooria will oversee business finance strategy and work closely with category heads and leadership teams to sharpen financial discipline, boost profitability and support growth across key businesses. His return signals Flipkart’s intent to tighten the numbers even as it scales operations.
Kapooria rejoins the company after serving as chief financial officer at quick commerce platform Blinkit from September 2024 to January 2026. Before that, he spent more than four years at Flipkart, most recently as vice president, business finance, where he handled finance for high-value categories such as mobiles, electronics and large appliances.
His earlier stint at the company also included roles as senior director and director of business finance, making this a homecoming rather than a fresh arrival.
Over a career spanning more than two decades, Kapooria has built a finance résumé that cuts across e-commerce, hospitality, food services, manufacturing and IT. He has held senior finance roles at OYO, where he served as vice president for new businesses, as well as at Yum! Restaurants International, Whirlpool and Birlasoft.
With experience ranging from treasury and financial planning to category-level profit management, Kapooria is expected to bring both discipline and deal-making instincts back to Flipkart’s finance corridors. His return adds another seasoned hand to the company’s leadership bench as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
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Hyundai India posts record April sales with 17-per cent growth
Domestic sales hit 51,902 units, exports stand at 13,708 units
MUMBAI: Hyundai is clearly shifting gears and April has put the pedal firmly to the metal. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has reported its highest-ever domestic sales for the month of April, clocking 51,902 units in April 2026, marking a 17 per cent year-on-year growth. The milestone sets a strong tone for the new financial year, signalling sustained demand momentum across its portfolio. Alongside domestic performance, the company recorded export volumes of 13,708 units for the month, underlining its continued strength in overseas markets.
The growth has been driven by a mix of refreshed models and special editions across segments. Recent launches and updates including the Exter, Verna, Ioniq 5, Creta Summer Edition, Grand i10 NIOS Vibe Edition and Venue Knight Edition have helped keep the line-up competitive in an increasingly crowded market.
A standout performer was the Venue, which recorded its highest-ever monthly domestic sales of 12,420 units. The model’s 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating, including for the VENUE N Line, appears to have bolstered consumer confidence, reflecting a broader industry shift where safety credentials are becoming a key purchase driver.
Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO, HMIL, said the company has carried forward recent momentum into the new financial year, with product interventions and safety-focused positioning playing a central role in driving growth.
The numbers suggest Hyundai’s strategy is ticking multiple boxes fresh product cycles, safety-led messaging and steady export performance. If April is any indication, the company isn’t just starting the year strong, it’s aiming to keep the engine running at full throttle.
