Flipkart + Odoo Integration: Automating eCommerce Operations for the Indian Market

Flipkart dominates Indian eCommerce alongside Amazon India, processing millions of orders daily across electronics, fashion, FMCG, and more. For Indian sellers and brands using Odoo ERP, integrating Flipkart creates automated workflows that handle India-specific complexities like GST compliance, COD reconciliation, and multi-warehouse operations.

India eCommerce Specifics

Indian eCommerce has regulatory and operational requirements unique to the market:

• GST compliance — Every invoice must include GSTIN, HSN codes, and proper tax breakdown (CGST+SGST for intra-state, IGST for inter-state)
• Cash on Delivery — 50-60% of Flipkart orders are COD, requiring specialized payment reconciliation
• E-way bills — Shipments above INR 50,000 require electronic waybills
• Multi-state operations — Different GST registrations per state for businesses with multi-state presence
• Flipkart Smart Fulfillment — Flipkart's fulfillment centers require specific inventory and labeling procedures

Integration Data Flows

| Data | Direction | Details | |---|---|---| | Product listings | Odoo → Flipkart | With HSN codes and GST rates | | Inventory | Odoo → Flipkart | Per-warehouse/fulfillment center | | Orders | Flipkart → Odoo | Including COD flag and payment mode | | Tax invoices | Odoo → Flipkart | GST-compliant invoices | | Shipping/AWB | Odoo → Flipkart | Carrier tracking numbers | | Returns (RTO/RVP) | Flipkart → Odoo | Return-to-origin and reverse pickup | | Settlements | Flipkart → Odoo | Payout reconciliation |

GST Compliance Automation

The integration ensures every Flipkart transaction is GST-compliant:

• Automatic GSTIN validation for B2B orders
• HSN code mapping from Odoo products to Flipkart listings
• Tax calculation based on ship-from and ship-to states (CGST+SGST vs. IGST)
• E-invoicing integration with the GST portal for businesses above the threshold
• GSTR-1 data automatically prepared from Flipkart sales data in Odoo

COD Order Management

Cash on delivery orders follow a different lifecycle:

1. Order placed — Payment status: "COD Pending"
2. Order shipped — Tracking updated, COD amount communicated to delivery partner
3. Delivered — Cash collected, confirmation from logistics partner
4. Failed delivery — Return-to-origin triggered, inventory adjustment pending
5. Settlement — Flipkart remits collected cash minus fees (7-14 day cycle)

The Odoo integration tracks each status automatically and reconciles COD settlements against original orders.

Flipkart-Specific Programs

Flipkart Smart Fulfillment

Similar to Amazon FBA for the Indian market:

• Inventory transfer tracking to Flipkart warehouses
• Smart fulfillment badge for faster delivery
• Fee tracking and reconciliation in Odoo
• Stock health monitoring and replenishment alerts

Flipkart Ads

Flipkart's advertising platform costs tracked in Odoo:

• Campaign spend imported and mapped to marketing expense accounts
• ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) calculated per product
• Campaign performance visible in Odoo dashboards

Big Billion Days

Flipkart's mega-sale event (equivalent to Amazon Prime Day):

• Pre-event inventory allocation and stock buffers
• Flash deal pricing synced from Odoo campaigns
• Surge order processing (10-50x normal volume)
• Post-event settlement and performance analysis

Multi-Warehouse for India

Indian eCommerce often requires distributed inventory:

• North India hub (Delhi NCR) for North/East India fulfillment
• South India hub (Bangalore/Chennai) for South India fulfillment
• West India hub (Mumbai) for West India fulfillment
• Smart Fulfillment centers — Pre-positioned stock in Flipkart warehouses

Odoo's multi-warehouse module manages stock across all locations with inter-warehouse transfer tracking.

Getting Started

1. Install the Flipkart Store Management module
2. Register for Flipkart Seller API access
3. Configure GSTIN and tax settings per state
4. Map products with HSN codes
5. Set up warehouse and fulfillment center locations
6. Enable order sync with COD handling rules
7. Configure settlement import and reconciliation

Explore the Flipkart Store Management module or contact us for an India-specific eCommerce operations consultation.