Walmart CEO John Furner Praises Flipkart’s 13-Minute Delivery Network in India

Walmart Inc. President and CEO John Furner, as per PTI reports, referred to the delivery operations of Flipkart during Walmart’s Q1 FY2027 earnings call, highlighting the company’s average 13-minute delivery timeline in India, as per PTI news reports. 

Furner said Flipkart’s delivery network reflected the pace at which businesses in India are expanding logistics and fulfilment systems. He said the company was delivering products quickly while continuing to scale operations across cities. 

Over 800 Fulfilment Centres in Operation 

Walmart said Flipkart currently operates more than 800 micro fulfilment centres to support its quick-commerce service, Flipkart Minutes. The service is available across more than 30 Indian cities. 

According to Walmart Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey, orders placed through Flipkart Minutes were delivered in under 13 minutes on average during the quarter. 

The company said international e-commerce growth continued to be supported by store-based fulfilment, delivery services, and marketplace operations. 

Walmart International Business Posts Growth 

Walmart International reported operating income of $1.6 billion for the quarter ended April 30, 2026, up 23.9% from a year earlier. The company said China and Flipkart contributed to the increase. 

International e-commerce sales rose 27% during the quarter. Walmart also reported a 32% increase in advertising business revenue, driven partly by activity on Flipkart’s platform. 

In China, Walmart delivered more than half a billion units during the quarter, with nearly 75% of deliveries completed within 1 hour. 

Walmart Holding in Flipkart Crosses 80% 

Walmart acquired a 77% stake in Flipkart in 2018 in a $16 billion deal. Its shareholding in the Bengaluru-based company has since increased to more than 80%. 

Walmart’s total revenue for the first quarter stood at $177.8 billion, up 7.3% year-on-year. Earlier this month, Furner visited India and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he said Walmart would continue investing in Flipkart and PhonePe. 

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Conclusion 

The earnings call highlighted Flipkart’s role in Walmart’s international operations, with the Indian business expanding rapid delivery services across multiple cities through its fulfilment network. 

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