Flipkart is coming home.
The Walmart-owned e-commerce major announced on Tuesday that it plans to shift its legal domicile from Singapore to India — a move that signals deeper alignment with the country where it all began, and possibly a step toward an eventual IPO on Indian soil.
While Flipkart has always operated primarily in India, its parent company has until now been registered in Singapore. That’s about to change.
In a statement, the company said it’s preparing to relocate its holding entity to India, calling the move “a natural next step” in syncing its legal structure with where its heart — and business — lies.
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“This decision reflects our commitment to the Indian market, our customers, our seller ecosystem, and the country’s digital growth,” Flipkart noted, hinting that being legally based in India could give the company greater agility and relevance as it continues to expand.
The announcement also comes amid ongoing speculation about Flipkart’s long-awaited public listing. While no timeline has been confirmed, many see this shift as a foundational step that clears regulatory and operational hurdles for a potential stock market debut in India.
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For a company that started in a Bengaluru apartment and grew into one of India’s most recognizable online retail brands, moving its base back to India seems more like a homecoming than a strategy shift.
