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DECLARATION

I, NIDHI, Roll No. 12001532041 MBA Final Year (4
th
Sem) from Department of Management
Studies of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (Sonipat) Haryana.
Hereby submit this report in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of degree of
MBA. I declare that the work presented in this report is my original and is not submitted
anywhere else for the award of any other degree/diploma by any other university. To best of my
knowledge and belief, this report contains no material previously published or written by any
other person, except where due reference is made.


Date: (Signature of Student)
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Nidhi (12001532041)

Countersigned: (Signature of supervisor)
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Ms. Vandana Sharma
Date: (Assistant Professor)






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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This project report prepared by me is an effort of several helping hands.The knowledge of our
theoretical studies is absolutely incomplete without its proper implementation and application in
the diversified corporate world of today.
Finally I deeply express my sincere gratitude to My mentor Ms Vandana Sharma for his
valuable advice, contribution of time, efforts, support and motivation that enabled the completion
of the project.
Last but not the least I would like to acknowledge all the respondents and friends who gave me
invaluable help and co-operation during the training period.






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ABSTRACT
This project is done to study the impact of FDI on Indian retailing sector. Foreign direct
investment (FDI) or foreign investment refers to the net inflows of investment to acquire a
lasting management interest (10% or more) in an enterprise operating in an economy other than
that of the investor. Foreign direct investment is the sum of equity capital, reinvestment of
earnings and other long or short term capital as shown in the balance of payments. It usually
involves participation in management, joint venture, transfer of technology and expertise.

FDI in retail industry means that foreign companies in certain categories can sell products
through their own retail shop in the country. At present, foreign direct investment (FDI) in pure
retailing is not permitted under Indian law. Government of India has allowed FDI in retail of
specific brand of products. Following this, foreign companies in certain categories can sell
products through their own retail shops in the country.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) predicts that the
Indian retail sector is poised for 15 per cent year-over-year growth over the next five years
through 2018. This robust growth picture also is painted by AT Kearney, whose 2012 Global
Retail Development Index (GRDI) puts India as the fifth most favourable destination for global
retailers.