1. FDI in Indian Retail

2. Agenda Indian Retail – An overview Types of Retailers FDI Policy in India Opportunities Threats Conclusions

3. Types  Single Brand Retail – 51% FDI is allowed from 2006  Organized retail has grown from USD 2 Bilion in 2002 to USD 37 Biln today in a total of USD 350 Bn Based on Brand Single BrandMulti-Brand Based on Ownership OrganizedUnorganized

4. FDI Policy in India Single Brand – 51 % Wholesale trading (Cash & Carry) – 100% Multi-brand – Not allowed. Indian economy opened FDI up to 51% under the automatic route in select priority sectors. FDI up to 100% allowed under the automatic route in Cash & Carry (Wholesale) FDI up to 51% allowed in Single Brand Retail100 1991 1997 2006

5. Opportunities Less wastage of Agri-produce Better storage & transport facilities Better Pricing Employment Opportunities For-Ex requirements

6. Threats Mass-unemployment Predatory pricing Dumping Establishment of Monopolies & disruption of small players.

7. Recommendations or Conclusions Availability of Bank finance Setting a National Commission Restrictions on Foreign retailers Improving the Retail supply chain

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