Binny Bansal steps down as Flipkart group CEO

MUMBAI: Flipkart group CEO Binny Bansal has stepped down following an investigation into alleged "serious personal misconduct”, although he has denied the allegation.

Walmart Inc, in a press statement, said, “His decision follows an independent investigation done on behalf of Flipkart and Walmart into an allegation of serious personal misconduct, He strongly denies the allegation. Nevertheless, we had a responsibility to ensure the investigation was deliberate and thorough."

About the investigation, Walmart said that it did not find evidence to corroborate the complainant’s assertions against Bansal but it did reveal other lapses in judgement, particularly a lack of transparency, related to how he responded to the situation. "Because of this, we have accepted his decision to resign," the statement read.

Kalyan Krishnamurthy will continue as the CEO of Flipkart, including Myntra and Jabong, confirmed Walmart. Ananth Narayanan will continue as the CEO of Myntra and Jabong and will report to Krishnamurthy.