Former Flipkart group employees launch petition seeking inclusion in proposed $2 billion Esop buyback
On October 10, a group of former executives launched a petition aiming to bring together 20,000-30,000 former employees of Flipkart and its group companies, including Myntra, Cleartrip, Shopsy, Super Money and ANS Commerce. The petition calls for their inclusion in the planned $2 billion Esop buyback.
Former employees and executives of the Flipkart group are rallying thousands of former staff members to urge Walmart to consider their vested employee stock options (Esops) during the planned $2 billion Esop buyback. A petition, launched on October 10 by a group of former executives, aims to bring together 20,000-30,000 former employees of Flipkart and its affiliated companies, including Myntra, Cleartrip, Shopsy, Super Money, and ANS Commerce. The petition seeks their inclusion in the proposed buyback.
This push comes after a letter sent by former Flipkart CXOs to Walmart's board, requesting a buyout of their vested options, according to a report by ET on October 7. In response, Walmart's legal counsel stated that it will consider former employees as part of the liquidity event during Flipkart's initial public offering (IPO), but provided no firm commitment or timeline for the IPO.
The absence of a confirmed IPO timeline has left former employees concerned that they may have to wait several years for a potential liquidity event. The petition highlights the need for a dialogue with the company regarding the terms of the proposed buyback, rather than a legal notice or claim. Former employees emphasize that this is a request for engagement before the final terms are decided.
Walmart has not responded to queries about the petition at the time of publishing. Flipkart has previously conducted employee liquidity programs, most recently in July 2026, offering eligible current employees the opportunity to sell up to 5% of their vested stock options. However, Flipkart's IPO plans remain uncertain, with the company yet to announce a confirmed timeline for a public listing.
Flipkart's CEO, Kalyan Krishnamurthy, stated that the company has not had a timeline for going public, as the decision is not solely management-driven. The online retailer shifted its domicile back to India from Singapore in March 2023 and was preparing for a public offering in the domestic capital markets.
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