(This paper was presented in the National Seminar at Kakatiya University, Warangal- AP-India on 30-03-2013) ABSTRACT FDI IN RETAIL SECTOR OF INDIA : A REVIEW The Indian economy in the liberalized environment since 1991 with changes in income levels, lifestyles, tastes and habits of consumers with preference for superior quality and branded products, vast domestic market with a very competitive manufacturing base, a major retail boom in recent years have been attracted by many multinational companies and starte