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Group's hybrid direct selling format also confuses industry
1,706 tigers today, up from 1,411 in 2007
Cos from across the world are betting big on India, despite slowing economy and govt's policy inaction
The DoT move is in line with the current mood in the UPA govt to woo foreign investors back into the country
Plans foray into books category soon
McDonald¿s is not the only American company to cater to the vegetarian preference of Indians
Team scouting for space on outskirts of metros
Plans outlets smaller than in the US, with mostly Indian products, and a desi nameplate
Applications from Celio, Gruppo Coin and Artsana, are in works and are expected to be sent to govt in a few weeks
Many bureaucrats have in the recent past switched sides to join companies
The experience in developing markets suggests that foreign direct investment in retail need not be a bane