Karnataka agrees to implement FDI in multi-brand retail

June 26, 2013 04:06 pm | Updated November 17, 2021 04:24 am IST - New Delhi

Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Manipur are among other States that have decided to allow FDI in multi-brand retail.  Photo:AP

Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Manipur are among other States that have decided to allow FDI in multi-brand retail. Photo:AP

Karnataka has joined the 11 other States and union territories that have agreed to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

“Karnataka has also favoured the policy,” Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) Secretary Saurabh Chandra said.

There was a change in Karnataka’s stand following the change of government there after the recent assembly polls. The previous BJP-led government was against the implementation of FDI in multi-brand retail in the State.

Earlier this month, Himachal Pradesh also agreed to allow 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail.

Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Manipur are among other States that have decided to implement the decision.

However, the government has so far not received any proposal for investment in multi-brand retail.

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