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July 11, 2019

#SellfMade: The sky’s the limit for these inspired Flipkart sellers

From a kindergarten schoolteacher who discovered her mojo a la Rocket Singh, to a stay-at-home mom who conquered adversity and empowered women like her along the way, these Flipkart sellers have sent a message to India’s e-commerce industry. They’re here to stay. They’re here to inspire. Read about our special #SellfMade sellers who found success and fulfilled their dreams on Flipkart.

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July 3, 2019

Jishnu Murali

#SellfMade: When tragedy struck, he turned Flipkart Seller to support his family

In this edition of our #SellfMade series, we bring to you the inspiring story of young entrepreneur Vivek Kumar Sharma, a Flipkart seller from Delhi, who was forced to turn his back on academics and support his family from a young age. How did this Flipkart seller withstand all adversities? Read and be inspired.

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June 20, 2019

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#SellfMade – From desk job to “fav” job, this Flipkart seller did it with a little bit of love and belief

In the fourth edition of our #SellfMade series, we introduce you Yash Dave, a Flipkart seller from Gujarat who took a leap of faith and left a well-paying job to start his own business. What kept him going? His loving wife’s support and belief in himself. Read his heartening story.

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June 13, 2019

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#Sellfmade: From playschool teacher to online entrepreneur, inspired by Rocket Singh!

Sumeet Kaur loved her job as a kindergarten teacher. But things changed dramatically in her life after she watched the Bollywood movie Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year. Inspired, she started her online business. After she began selling on Flipkart, Sumeet’s fortunes skyrocketed. And guess what she named her company? Rocket Sales Corp! Be inspired by this story of guts and determination.

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June 6, 2019

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#SellfMade From homemaker to hotshot entrepreneur — this Flipkart seller overcame adversity to fulfil her dreams

To many, selling online means access to the entire Indian market. For a few others, it’s a way to break gender bias and take a firm step towards independence. In the second story of our #SellfMade series, read how Flipkart seller Monica Saini, owner of MP Mega Store in Delhi, quashed her family's age-old refrain that women should only take care of the home, by becoming an ace online entrepreneur on Flipkart.

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May 23, 2019

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#SellfMade – Flipkart helped this seller realize her dreams. Now, she’s helping other women like her

The first in our new series #Sellfmade — a stay-at-home mom who decided to pursue her fashion design training by selling her designs on Flipkart, and along the way, found a way to create jobs for more women. Read her story, in her own words, and be inspired.

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January 17, 2019

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FlipStars Awards — The night we celebrated exceptional Flipkart sellers

The FlipStars Awards celebrate the Big Billion Days sale’s top sellers, but they are also testament to the firebrand entrepreneurs who make the Flipkart family truly one-of-a-kind. Here’s a look at this year’s FlipStars and their resilience and drive — it’s the stuff “bestsellers” are made of!

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January 10, 2019

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In the Flipkart Marketplace, no dream is too big for inspired Indians

From a small store owner in Mumbai's Dharavi to a homemaker in small-town Haryana, Flipkart Marketplace is giving wings to every Indian's entrepreneurial dreams. These are their success stories and an account of their journey with Flipkart. Read and be inspired.

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November 16, 2018

Vishnu Sreekumar

Soldiering On: For these sellers, Flipkart Troops saved The Big Billion Days!

For the thousands of small- and medium-sized sellers in Flipkart’s Marketplace ecosystem, The Big Billion Days sale is the most exciting and stressful time of the year. With the number of orders going up as much as ten times, they need all the help they can get. That’s why this year, Flipkart launched the Flipkart Troops initiative — an enthusiastic group of young students who traveled from warehouse to warehouse, helping with packaging. This logistical dream team not only finished the mountain of work on time, but also put a smile on the sellers’ faces. Read their story

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October 8, 2018

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Big Billion Days 2018 – How sellers are gearing up for India’s biggest festive sale!

Behind the marathon event of sales, discounts, and never-seen-before deals during the Big Billion Days 2018 sale, Flipkart’s sellers spend months planning and executing tasks down to the last detail. At Flipkart’s seller events held through the country, keynote speakers and veteran sellers exchanged tips and compared notes to make this year’s Big Billion Days sale the biggest ever. Read on to know more.