Foreign direct investment in India's retail sector has grown significantly in recent years. Major global retailers like Walmart, Carrefour and Tesco have established operations in India through cash-and-carry stores or joint ventures. FDI policy now allows 100% FDI in single-brand retail and 51% in multi-brand retail. Retail giants like Reliance, Future Group and Tata have expanded rapidly across India in response to growing consumer demand and opportunities from foreign investment. The retail sector is divided into organized and unorganized segments, and is undergoing rapid changes with large-scale modern retail transforming consumer shopping habits.