Cars24 scraps all job titles, grades and bands under new 'Flatland' AI-era operating model

The Gurugram-based used-car platform has given every employee a single 'Builder' designation, eliminating traditional hierarchy. The move shifts authority from rank to ownership, reflecting a broader push to flatten structures as AI reshapes work. Leadership argues 'people mistake position for contribution.'

— Filed Fri, 3 Jul, 2026, 15:58 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Cars24, the Gurugram-based used-car platform, removed all job titles, grades and bands, giving every employee a single 'Builder' designation under a new AI-era operating philosophy called Flatland, shifting authority from rank to ownership.

Why this matters

Cars24 follows recent moves like decoding its 40% under-range auction bids with a structural overhaul, betting that a flat, ownership-driven org can move faster as AI reshapes used-car retail work.

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