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Impact of FDI On Retail Industry
Impact of FDI On Retail Industry
allowed within the country, there has been protests by trading associations and other stake holders against allowing FDI in retiling; however with high GDP growth, increased consumerism and liberalization of the, manufacturing sector, India is being portrayed as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in retailing. The growing market has attracted foreign investors and India has been portaged as an important investment destination for the global retail chains. This is evident from the fact that India has received requests from many important trading partners such as US, Japan, China, EU, Singapore, Brazil and Korea in the Doha round of WTO negotiations to allow FDI in retailing.
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