About Flipkart Finance Private Limited (FFPL)
Flipkart Finance Private Limited (FFPL), a subsidiary of the Flipkart Group, is a non-banking financial company (NBFC) registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). FFPL is dedicated to making financial services more accessible and convenient for millions of customers across India. With its core offering of consumer durable loans, branded as Flipkart EMI, FFPL empowers shoppers on the Flipkart platform to make purchases and pay in easy, hassle-free monthly instalments. By providing clear, transparent billing and flexible repayment options, FFPL aims to build a trusted relationship with its customers while contributing to the growth of India’s digital commerce ecosystem.
Board of Directors
Vishal Ahuja
Executive Director & CEO
Vishal Ahuja, as the Executive Director and CEO at Flipkart Finance Private Limited, is responsible for driving the company’s strategic vision, growth initiatives, and operations.
Vishal brings a wealth of experience spanning more than two decades in building and scaling financial services businesses. His expertise in P&L management, risk management and digital first approach across products like EMI loans, embedded finance, and credit cards etc is instrumental in shaping the successful future trajectory of Flipkart Finance Pvt Ltd.
He holds an MS in Quantitative Economics from the Indian Statistical Institute. Prior to joining Flipkart, Vishal held leadership positions at global financial services organisations like Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, American Express, and HSBC.
Nishant Kurup
Non-Executive Director
Nishant Kurup is an Non-Executive Director at Flipkart Finance Private Limited, with over two decades of leadership experience in the financial services industry. His career spans more than 22 years, during which he has consistently delivered strategic direction, operational excellence, and profitable growth across large-scale enterprises.
In addition to his role on the Board, Nishant serves as Vice President – Fintech at Flipkart, where he leads key verticals including Banking Partnerships & Products, Insurance, and Growth. His responsibilities cover a broad spectrum of initiatives such as Payment-Based Offers, Co-Branded Card Programs, Affordability initiatives for customers, Two-Wheeler Financing, Insurance Solutions, Growth Marketing, Seller Financing, and other credit-based offerings. His charter spans Fintech initiatives across group companies like Myntra & ClearTrip as well.
Prior to joining Flipkart, Nishant held senior leadership positions at Bajaj Finance and SBI Cards. His tenure at these institutions is marked by his ability to conceptualize and execute transformative strategies that enhanced financial performance and accelerated business expansion.
Nishant holds an MBA from the Goa Institute of Management and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Symbiosis College.
Ashish Sharma
Independent Director
Ashish Sharma, an Independent Director and a member of the Risk and Audit committees at Flipkart Finance Private Limited, brings a rich experience of 25 years in leading global and Indian financial services firms.
Prior to joining Flipkart Finance Private Limited, Ashish was the Co-founder and COO of BRIDGEi2i, an artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics consulting company working with Fortune 500 enterprises, which was acquired by Accenture in 2021. At Accenture, he was part of the Data and AI Leadership with a specific focus on Financial Services. In his previous roles at GE Capital and Genpact, he shaped inorganic growth through acquisitions, joint ventures, and structured commercial transactions.
Currently, Ashish supports early-stage AI firms with strategy, positioning, and customer engagement. He holds graduate and postgraduate degrees from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata.
