Walmart denies breaking India investment rules
US retail giant Walmart on Friday denied accusations it broke rules banning foreign investment in Indian supermarkets while the government said no formal inquiry had been ordered.
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FDI in multi-brand retail to encourage competition: CCI chief
Coming to the defence of the government facing stiff opposition over opening multi-brand retail to foreign investment, the Competition Commission of India on Sunday said that entry of big players i
SC seeks law officers assistance on plea against FDI in retail
The Supreme Court on Friday sought the assistance of top law officers, that of the Attorney General or the Solicitor General, in hearing a petition against the opening of the multi brand retail sector to foreign direct investment (FDI).
Left calls 12-hour strike on September 20
Protesting against the UPA-II government’s decision to hike diesel price, allow FDI in retail and put a restriction on subsidised LPG cylinders, the Left Front has called a 12-hour general strike acro
FDI needed to keep pace with globalisation: Sam Pitroda
Centre's decision to introduce Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail sector got another shot in the arm on Sunday, as the advisor to Prime Minister on Public Information, Infrastructure and Innova
UPA allies cannot live up with Cong 'arrogance': BJP
BJP on Sunday hit out at Congress saying its isolation is complete with UPA allies not being able to live up with its 'arrogance' after indications emerged that Trinamool Congress may consider pulling
PM justifies diesel price hike, reform measures
Under fire from UPA allies and opposition parties, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday justified hike in diesel price and ushering in new wave of economic reforms.
FDI in retail: ‘Government is being suicidal,’ says Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has hit out at the Congress-led UPA government's move to allow 51 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, describing the step as 'suicidal'.
SP not to allow implementation of FDI in retail in UP
Maintaining opposition to FDI in retail sector, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said his government will not allow its implementation in the state.
BJP opposes FDI in retail
The BJP on Saturday vehmently opposed the decision to allow FDI in retail trade and charged the government with taking the decision at the behest of "foreign pressure".