Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart has ended its work-from-home policy, instructing all employees to return to office premises five days a week. This marks the conclusion of a flexible remote work arrangement that had been in place since 2020.
Flipkart had been gradually scaling back remote work, initially asking senior leadership—primarily vice presidents and above—to increase their in-office presence. The latest directive, however, extends across all roles and levels within the organisation.
While the five-day office mandate applies company-wide, it will be rolled out in phases over the coming months, with role-specific exceptions being considered. Employees will still have access to a limited number of work-from-home days at their discretion.
“At Flipkart, the vast majority of our employees and contractual/gig workforce, especially those in field roles, have always operated from their respective locations of work. In our corporate headquarters, we have been pursuing a gradual return to the office (similar to pre-Covid levels) for the past year and have seen increased interactions, synergies and deeper collaboration across teams. By returning to office, we aim to foster a strong sense of community for new hires and existing employees; and a shared focus on our common goals,” a company spokesperson said.
The policy shift aligns Flipkart with broader industry trends, particularly within the e-commerce sector. Amazon recently mandated full office attendance for its Bengaluru workforce and is relocating operations from the World Trade Centre in Malleshwaram to Devanahalli to accommodate returning staff. Meesho reinstated five-day office attendance over a year ago, while quick-commerce players like Blinkit and Zepto have already normalised full-time office presence, with Zepto recently expanding its office space and shifting operations from Mumbai to Bengaluru. In fact, Flipkart is among the last in the sector to phase out remote work arrangements.
The move comes as Flipkart strengthens its quick-commerce presence and prepares for a potential future public listing.