date:May 18, 2012
quality, hygiene and in-house branding by modern retailers has a clear edge over unorganised stores, but has other disadvantages of location (being few); fixed quantities; cash sale and unavailability of home delivery facilities.
Should FDI be allowed in organised retailing?
Presently, FDI per se is not allowed in multi-brand retailing; however, 100 per cent stake in wholesale cash-and-carry, and 51 per cent stake in single brand retail are permitted. Franchising is the main route through whi