Wal-Mart's disclosure on lobbying for FDI in India stirs new controversy

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  • Published On: December 10, 2012
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In India, a new controversy has erupted over the decision to open up the vast retail sector to foreign supermarkets. In the US, Wal-Mart has disclosed that it spent 25 million dollars or 125 crores in the last four years on lobbying for various projects including "enhanced market access for investment in India."

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