- The document discusses FDI (foreign direct investment) in India's retail sector, including the opportunities and challenges.
- It provides an overview of India's retail industry, which employs over 35 million people but is 95% unorganized. organized retail makes up just 5%.
- Allowing FDI could generate additional jobs in retail, improve supply chain infrastructure and efficiency, and benefit farmers through contract farming. However, it may also face challenges around competition with small retailers, availability of skilled workers, and real estate issues. A calibrated approach to FDI liberalization is recommended.