Categories: Business

Tencent bought stake in Flipkart worth Rs 2,060 crore

Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent has bought stake worth USD 264 million (about Rs 2,060 crore) in Flipkart from its co-founder Binny Bansal through its European subsidiary, according to official documents. Singapore-headquartered e-commerce firm Flipkart has operations in India only. Bansal holds around 1.84 per cent stake in Flipkart after selling part of his stake to Tencent Cloud Europe BV.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

Post the transaction, Tencent arm holds 0.72 per stake in Flipkart which is valued at around USD 264 million, as per last valuation of USD 37.6 billion disclosed by the e-commerce firm in July 2021. The company’s valuation surged to USD 37.6 billion after raising USD 3.6 billion (about ₹26,805.6 crore) in funding round led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, CPP Investments, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Walmart.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams: 

  • Tencent Founded: 11 November 1998;
  • Tencent Headquarters: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
  • Tencent Chairman, CEO: Pony Ma;
  • Tencent President: Martin Lau.

Find More Business News Here

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

AIFF Expresses Condolences on the Death of Former Indian Defender Ilyas Pasha

Former India and East Bengal football star Ilyas Pasha passed away on January 22, 2026,…

11 mins ago

RXIL Makes History By Becoming India’s First TReDS Platform to Announce Interim Dividend

Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL), India’s first Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform, has…

11 mins ago

Republic Day 2026: Check Date, Theme, Chief Guests and Significance

India celebrates Republic Day every year on 26 January. This day is special because it…

13 mins ago

Why January 26? The Story Behind “Purna Swaraj” and Republic Day

India celebrates Republic Day on January 26 every year to mark the day the Constitution…

1 hour ago

77th Republic Day Parade 2026: Key Firsts, Military Power and Cultural Highlights

The 77th Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, stood out as one of the…

1 hour ago

Mozambique’s Graca Machel Honoured with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2025 has been awarded to Graca…

1 hour ago