The document discusses foreign direct investment (FDI) in India, particularly in the multi-brand retail sector. It provides definitions of FDI and foreign institutional investment (FII), and compares the two. It outlines the key facts about FDI in India, including major investing countries and cities. The document also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of allowing 51% FDI in multi-brand retail in India. Overall, it analyzes the history, patterns, and impact of FDI in India as well as how India's FDI compares to China's.