Question : FDI IN RETAIL AND AGRICULTURE SECTOR

(a) whether the Government proposesto impose restriction of FDI in retail and agricultural sector in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and themeasures being taken by the Governmentto control and monitor the sale of foodgrains, cereals, edible oils etc. by themultinational companies in the country?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a) & (b): There is no proposal to impose restriction of FDI in retail and agricultural sector in the country.