The document discusses the past, present, and future of emerging retail formats in India. It outlines the evolution of Indian retail from pre-1990s to the 2010s, including the emergence of online retail. Emerging retail formats described include specialty stores, department stores, discount stores, convenience stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets, malls, and e-tailers. The future of retail is discussed through examples like Future Group and Shoppers Stop. FDI policies are also summarized, along with growth opportunities and attractive investment segments in Indian retail.