India is, sadly, caught up in an economic quagmire so intense and so pronounced that our politicians are faced with a very ticklish situation. With rising doubts about Indias current economic health, there has been a vigorous debate among policymakers on the issue of FDI in retail. It is imperative that policymakers must take into consideration the unique situation of India, and not blindly follow the western model. Although the central government is keen to implement FDI in retail to spur investment, opposition parties and several states continue to oppose this. One of the reasons for this is that it will lead to the closure of tens of thousands of kirana shops across the country. Although the government says that it will create employment for the Indian youth, what is the guarantee of the same?

It is important for Indian policymakers to learn lessons from such experiences in other countries and adopt a cautious approach towards opening up the retail sector. The government should a ...more

No

No I dont support the FDI in retail, and think that India doesnot require it now

I don't think so...!

Yes, we very badly need the foreign exchange it will bring with it