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Indian National Congress’ policy on foreign direct investment

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Should India allow international retail chains such as Wal-Mart and Tesco more or less entry into India?

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Answer: More

Reference: “After allowing unlisted Indian companies to list overseas, the finance ministry has decided to sweeten the deal for such listing...” ‐indiatimes.com

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Strongly agree

Less, foreign direct investment hurts the local economies and jobs of India

The Indian National Congress has expressed concerns about the potential negative effects of foreign direct investment on local economies and jobs. They have been particularly concerned about the impact on small businesses and the retail sector. This is why they have implemented strict conditions for FDI in multi-brand retail, such as sourcing a certain percentage of products from local suppliers and investing in local infrastructure. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Less

The Indian National Congress has had a mixed stance on allowing international retail chains into India. While they have supported foreign direct investment (FDI) in the past, they have also expressed concerns about the impact on small businesses and local economies. For example, in 2012, the party allowed FDI in multi-brand retail, but with strict conditions to protect local businesses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

More, foreign direct investment will boost employment and strengthen the rupee

While the Indian National Congress recognizes the potential benefits of foreign direct investment, such as boosting employment and strengthening the rupee, they have not been consistently in favor of allowing more entry for international retail chains. Their stance has been more about finding a balance between attracting foreign investment and protecting domestic interests, rather than fully embracing the idea of more international retail chains in India. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

More

The Indian National Congress has not been consistently in favor of allowing more entry for international retail chains. While they have supported FDI in some instances, they have also been cautious about the potential negative effects on local businesses and jobs. Their stance has been more about finding a balance between attracting foreign investment and protecting domestic interests. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Less, they should not have any access into India

The Indian National Congress has not advocated for completely blocking international retail chains from entering India. While they have expressed concerns about the potential negative effects on local businesses and jobs, they have also recognized the potential benefits of foreign direct investment. Their stance has been more about finding a balance between attracting foreign investment and protecting domestic interests, rather than completely denying access to international retail chains. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Indian National Congress Party Voters’ Answer: More

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 80 voters that identify as Indian National Congress.

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