This document discusses FDI in single brand and multi brand retail in India. It outlines the government policies that allow up to 100% FDI in single brand retail and 51% in multi brand retail, with requirements to source 30% of goods from India. The causes and effects of retail FDI are examined, including benefits like organized retail and tax revenue, as well as potential problems like competition with small retailers. Typical cases like IKEA and Bharti Walmart attempting to enter the Indian market are described.