Commerce Ministry confirms that no state will be forced for FDI in retail

24 Aug 2012 Evaluate

Amid strong opposition from key ruling front ally Mamata Banerjee, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma affirmed that no state will be forced to implement Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail. He expressed confidence that the sates which are currently opposing FDI will also come forward realizing the wide benefits. About 10 states have already endorsed Centre's decision to open up the sector to foreign investments.

He pointed out that the venture will benefit farmers, consumers as well as entrepreneurs as integrated modern infrastructure will benefit the rural economy. Even after securing the Cabinet approval, the government was stuck up with the implementation of FDI in multi-brand retail.

Sharma also confirmed that the government would come up with the fresh special economic zones guidelines soon, also added that the withdrawal of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) and the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) is under consideration of Finance Minister.

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