Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Arvind Fashions Acquires Flipkart's Stake in Youth Brand
Arvind Fashions, a big clothing company, is buying a 31.25% share in another company called Arvind Youth Brands from Flipkart.
This deal is worth ₹135 crore.
Arvind Youth Brands owns a popular clothing brand called Flying Machine, which sells jeans and casual wear all over India.
Flipkart, which is owned by Walmart, had earlier invested ₹260 crore in Arvind Youth Brands.
After this deal, Arvind Fashions will have full control over the business.
This helps Arvind make decisions faster and Flipkart can focus more on its main shopping platforms.
Flying Machine has become a well-accepted brand on digital channels, and this partnership with Flipkart helped it become one of the top casual wear brands on digital platforms, catering to the fashion-conscious youth of India.
Arvind Fashions Ltd to acquire 31.25% stake in Arvind Youth Brands from Flipkart India.
Deal valued at ₹135 crore, including control of the Flying Machine brand.
Flying Machine's turnover for FY25 was ₹432.16 crore.
Transaction involves 1 equity share and 5,895,852 compulsorily convertible preference shares.
Flipkart previously invested ₹260 crore in Arvind Youth Brands in 2020.
- Who
- Arvind Fashions Ltd and Flipkart India
- What
- Acquisition of 31.25% stake in Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd
- When
- December 29, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To simplify decision-making and enhance strategic control for Arvind, and Flipkart's push to rationalise investments
- Company
- Arvind Fashions Ltd
- Stake Acquired
- 31.25%
- Target Company
- Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd (AYBPL)
- Deal Value
- ₹135 crore
- Flying Machine Turnover (FY25)
- ₹432.16 crore
- Flipkart's Investment (2020)
- ₹260 crore
- Share Details
- 1 equity share (₹10) + 5,895,852 CCPS (₹100 each)
- Expected Completion Date
- December 29, 2025
Sources
Arvind Fashions To Acquire Flipkart India’s 31.25% Stake In This Youth Apparel Brand
Arvind Fashions to acquire Flipkart Group’s stake in Arvind Youth Brands for ₹135 crore
Arvind Fashions to acquire 31.25% stake of Flipkart in Arvind Youth Brands for ₹135 cr