This document provides an overview of retailing in India. It defines retailing and the key participants in the retail supply chain. Retailing accounts for 14-15% of India's GDP and it is one of the fastest growing retail markets in the world. Until 2011, foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail stores was banned in India, but policy reforms now allow up to 51% FDI in single-brand retail and multi-brand retail with government approval. The Indian retail sector remains largely unorganized with 96% of businesses being small store owners.