FDI in retail has large and long-term benefits

The Union cabinet has cleared the politically polarising decision to permit foreign direct investment, capped at 51 per cent, in multi-brand retail. This potentially opens the portals for firms like Walmart, Carrefour and Tesco. Single-brand stores can potentially be fully financed by foreign investment, meaning that brands like Ikea and Apple may finally enter the Indian market.

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