<h1>India Considers Expanding Foreign Direct Investment in Multi-Brand Retail to Boost Infrastructure and Competition.</h1> The Indian government is considering allowing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector, which currently permits 51% FDI only in single-brand retail. The proposal aims to improve back-end infrastructure, reduce agricultural wastage, and benefit producers and consumers through increased competition. A Discussion Paper was released to gather feedback from stakeholders, including state governments and various ministries. Some state governments support the move, citing potential benefits for investment and pricing for farmers. An inter-ministerial committee is reviewing the feedback, but no final decision has been made yet. This information was disclosed in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.