Flipkart hearing which alleges Flipkart of contravention of foreign investment norms. The court asked the Reserve Bank of India to provide the latest circular on foreign investment policy. In January 2016, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) clarified that it does not recognise the marketplace model of online retail. In February 2016, Health Minister, J P Nadda, informed that the Maharashtra FDA had taken action against Flipkart, among others, for selling drugs without valid license. Flipkart maintains several house brands, including Citron (home appliances) and Digiflip (formerly for electronics and accessories). In 2017, Flipkart launched additional brands, including Billion
Books and publishing in Pakistan through new books at a store and discovering exciting new books. Popular online bookstores include Liberty Books and Readings. Liberty Books was established in 1961, and now has eight stores in the country. They deliver to 350 cities in Pakistan. Readings was established in 2006, and now claims to be the "largest ever and ever expanding e-bookshop in Pakistan." It also boasts "the largest distribution network of imported books in Pakistan." Both online bookstores offer Cash On Delivery for items purchased. Readings also offers same-day delivery (before 1PM) in Lahore, employing a method that has been popular with global e-commerce