Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy meets West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, discusses digital commerce growth plans

Kolkata: Flipkart Group Chief Executive Officer Kalyan Krishnamurthy on Wednesday met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and discussed opportunities to strengthen digital commerce, entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth in the state, people familiar with the matter said.

The discussions focused on opportunities to partner in supporting MSMEs, artisans, farmers, food processing, startups and skilling, while expanding market access through technology and digital commerce.

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In a post on X, Flipkart Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy highlighted the "constructive discussion on West Bengal's growth agenda and the state's immense potential to emerge as a leading hub for digital commerce, entrepreneurship and employment generation."

The West Bengal Chief Minister's Office posted on X: "Today, Hon'ble CM of West Bengal, Shri Suvendu Adhikari, held a cordial interaction with @Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy @_Kalyan_K, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Rajneesh Kumar @rajneeeshkumar and other senior executives on issues concerning e-commerce and allied sectors at Nabanna."

Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Flipkart Group, discussed West Bengal's growth agenda and opportunities to accelerate digital commerce and inclusive growth, including support for MSMEs, farmers and startups, reaffirming Flipkart's long-term commitment to the state.

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Krishnamurthy said, "Delighted to meet Hon'ble Chief Minister @SuvenduWB. We had a very constructive discussion on West Bengal's growth agenda and the state's immense potential to emerge as a leading hub for digital commerce, entrepreneurship and employment generation. As home to Flipkart's largest fulfilment centre in India and one of our most important markets, West Bengal is central to the Flipkart Group's journey."

"We discussed opportunities to deepen our partnership by supporting MSMEs, artisans, farmers, food processing, startups and skilling, while expanding market access through technology and digital commerce. We remain committed to working alongside the Government of West Bengal to create long-term economic opportunities for the people of the state," Krishnamurthy said.