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Our teams are pioneering customer solutions that are transforming retail experiences here and around the world. India also reflects Walmart's commitment to creating shared value, and we are proud to work with partners to shape a more inclusive and resilient future.
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We get to do business all over the world, and it's rare to have such a big economy [India], growing so fast, and creating so much opportunity for so many. We want to be part of the process to strengthen the country, to serve its citizens and to demonstrate that we're a trusted partner across all these dimensions.
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