Flipkart is an Indian e-commerce company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bangalore, India. It is registered in Singapore and owned by a Singapore-based holding company. Flipkart started as an online book retailer and has expanded to offer electronics, appliances, and other products. Legally, Flipkart is not an Indian company but sells goods in India through a subsidiary to comply with regulations prohibiting foreign multi-brand retailers.