Under the FDI Policy, the following modes are available for online retail:-
1) Cash and Cash Wholesale Trading, including E-Commerce - 100% Automatic Route
2) E-Commerce (B2B/Marketplace Model) - 100% Automatic Route
3) Single Brand Retail Trade (Online presence allowed provided company establishes physical stores within 2 years from date of start of online retail) - 100% Automatic
4) E-Commerce (Food Retail; only for products manufactured and/ or produced in India) - 100% Government
Above cases are subject to sub-condition as specified in the FDI Policy (link)
For any further queries, please write to us at retail@investindia.org.in