# John Furner is currently on his first visit to India since taking charge as the retail giant's CEO earlier this year.

*business · news · 2026-05-07 · Outlook Business*

## Key points

- John Furner is visiting India for the first time as Walmart CEO.
- Furner will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his India trip.
- Walmart plans to expand annual sourcing from India to $10 billion by 2027.
- Furner emphasized the need for faster growth and speed in Indian operations at Flipkart.

**Companies:** Walmart Inc., Flipkart
**Countries:** India, United States

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