Walmart India Showcase was a landmark moment in New Delhi – celebrating over 20 years of growth, innovation, and partnership in India. The event showcased Walmart’s increasing influence via Walmart, Flipkart group and PhonePe and was themed around inclusive growth, technology, supply chain transformation, and MSME enablement.
The marquee event was a special two-day business summit, “The India Showcase: Celebrating Partnerships, Progress and Possibilities,” attended by Walmart global and India leadership, government officials and local ecosystem partners. Representatives from comapny’s programs covering commerce, financial services, technology and global sourcing attended the summit, which was attended by entrepreneurs, MSMEs and potential supplier nations.
Walmart’s Coalition for Retail is getting to be as powerful a force in India as it is in the United States, India, China and other places around the world where it operates. The dash of the company’s growth spending is anticipated to generate a tangible shakeout across several categories, focusing on digital commerce, exports, payments and skilling.
MSME Empowerment and Digital Retail Expansion
Over 70,000 MSMEs have been trained by Walmart Vriddhi under its supplier development programme and the retail giant is working towards empowering 100,000+ MSMEs by 2028. More than 1.4M sellers are already part of the online marketplace, and many of them are coming from tier 2 and tier 3 cities. With Flipkart Samarth, the company is still providing access to the artisans, weavers, and women-led businesses on its platform.
Fast commerce and fintech are also fast advancing Walmart’s ecosystem. Flipkart Minutes, which debuted in August 2024, promises essentials in “under 10 minutes”. Shopsy, Flipkart’s hyper-value through online platform offers disproportionate benefits to entrepreneurs with convenient access for customers in smaller towns. of Flipkart, had acquired Flipkart’s fintech arm, Super. money Product money, which became available this past June 2024, is opening access to credit-first UPI services, secured cards and lending products.
Technology and Global Integration
Walmart Global Tech teams in India are leading innovation in AI, automation, and data science. The group supports Walmart’s worldwide operations, including its Global Marketplace, and has launched a Centre of Excellence at IIT Madras focused on MSME growth, AI adoption, and sustainability.
PhonePe, with over 600 million users, continues to drive digital payments adoption. Its diversified portfolio includes distribution of insurance, lending, and wealth products. The company is also behind Pincode and the Indus AppStore, both aligned with building local tech solutions for Indian consumers.
Export Growth and International Footprint
Already Walmart has shipped more than $30 billion in goods from India and wants to export $10 billion a year by 2027. Myntra Myntra, Flipkart’s fashion arm, has forayed abroad with Myntra Global launching in Singapore in 2025.
With this initiative, Walmart is helping India realise the vision of “Make in India”, contributing to the building of Indian industry by manufacturing in India and helping develop the economy through jobs and foreign investment. Its wholesale, e-commerce, financial services and sourcing model serves as an integrated value chain for long-term value.
Community Impact and Local Development
The Walmart Foundation is investing in training and tools for smallholder farmers to build sustainable livelihoods. Cleartrip, Walmart’s travel platform, supports end-to-end booking needs for Indian and international customers.
The event also included the Walmart Flipkart Seller Meet, held ahead of the India Showcase on June 23. Selected sellers participated in discussions about expanding into national and international markets through Walmart Marketplace and Walmart Vriddhi.
With more than two decades of sustained investment, Walmart’s India presence reflects a blend of global reach and local relevance. Through its business arms and partners, the company is shaping a scalable model for digital inclusion, MSME growth, and customer access.
Walmart India Showcase reaffirmed the company’s commitment to create long-term value for Indian customers, suppliers, and communities. With new programs in place and a focus on innovation, Walmart aims to deepen its contribution to India’s growth journey in the years ahead.
