Saturday 29 September 2012

Overview of FDI in Retail


FDI in Multi brand retail

- 51% FDI allowed in multi-brand retail
- States given discretionary power for opting it
- Govt. expects to generate jobs, funds for economy
- Farmers expected to get healthy returns for produce.
- Less agricultural wastage due to the decision
- Consumers to benefit with more competitive prices and much more choices
- Foreign Brands like Wal-Mart, Tessco eying to enter India

FDI in Single Brand retail

- 100% single brand FDI allowed
- 30% local sourcing mandatory

FDI in Aviation

- Foreign carriers can now pick up 49% stake in India Airlines
- Kingfisher and SpiceJet keen on foreign funds
- Indian Airlines can get international technical assistance and expertise
- Transactions will be governed by SEBI norms
- Key positions in the airlines will be held by Indian citizens
- Total FDI in air transport sector from 2000-2012 at $434.75million

FDI in broadcast

- Government decides to raise FDI Cap to 74%
- FDI not hiked in TV news channels and FM radio
- FDI also allowed in mobile Tv
- Consumers to benefit with more competitive prices and much more choices