Flipkart plans to enter live events, ticketing space to compete with BookMyShow, Zomato's District

Flipkart, a Walmart-owned ecommerce company that competes with Amazon India, is reportedly planning to expand into India’s movie and concert ticketing sector, according to the Economic Times report.

The country’s live events industry has gained momentum over the past year, driven by rising demand for large-scale concerts, international tours and major sporting events. India’s busy cricket calendar has also drawn large crowds across major cities, reflecting increasing consumer appetite for in-person entertainment.

Flipkart is aiming to launch its ticketing service as early as May, the report said. If this happens, Flipkart will directly compete with BookMyShow and Zomato’s District.

The expansion would place Flipkart in sectors that are benefiting from broader trends such as rising smartphone use and increasing consumer spending in India.

In parallel, Flipkart is preparing to pilot a food delivery service, also expected to begin in May, though timelines could still change as plans develop. The company did not respond to requests for comment.

Both the ticketing and food delivery markets in India are highly competitive and typically operate on thin margins. Companies in these sectors have historically relied on heavy spending and discounting to scale, making profitability difficult to achieve.

The food delivery market, in particular, is dominated by Zomato and Swiggy, with smaller players largely pushed out after years of investor-funded expansion despite strong demand in urban areas.