No changes planned in multi-brand FDI policy: Goyal

17 Jul 2019 Evaluate

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said that India's foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the multi-brand retail sector are a very well thought out policy which is unlikely to change any time soon. He also said that 49 percent FDI threshold in multi-brand retail must be respected in letter and spirit by all foreign brands.

The minister said ‘It is a very well thought out policy, recognising that the strength of Indian small retailers to serve the people of India across the length and breadth of the country is very deeply rooted in the culture of the villages of India. So, for the present, we would not like to change that.’ He also said ‘I think companies which want to come into India will have to look at restricting the foreign ownership to 49 percent if they are looking at multi-brand retail. And we would like them to ensure that in letter and in spirit.’

However, Goyal highlighted the government has planned significant concessions and liberalisation for the single-brand retail sector so that more international companies can set up stores in India and expand their business.  He noted that they can also meet their requirements of 30 percent domestic sourcing through their export requirements and integrate their global chains so that it is a win-win both for India and the single brand retailer coming into the country.

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