In recent weeks, the attention of the nation seems to be largely riveted on issues such as inflation, political realignments and posturing in the backdrop of impending state and general elections, meltdown in equity and real estate markets, and the Indian Premier League.

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P>In recent weeks, the attention of the nation seems to be largely riveted on issues such as inflation, political realignments and posturing in the backdrop of impending state and general elections, meltdown in equity and real estate markets, and the Indian Premier League.

<b>Arvind Singhal:</b> Indian Retail - An Update

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