Retail in India: A Critical Assessment

Introduction Context Partners in the Study Methodology Organisation of the Study 2. Current Retail Scene: An Overview International Retail Indian Retail 3. Evolution of International Retail: Implications for India Introduction The Spread of Supermarkets Determinants of the Diffusion of Supermarkets in Developing Countries Impacts of the Rise of Supermarkets on the Other Segments of the Agrifood System Policies and Strategies to Seek “Competitiveness with Inclusiveness” in an Era of Rapid Retail Transformation Implications for India 4. Domestic Organised Retailers: Case Studies Introduction Organised Retail Models Market Penetration Strategy Product Margin of Retailers Product Procurement by Retailers Employment Generation Conclusion 5. Impact of Organised Retailing Introduction Organised Retailing: Advantages to the Indian Economy Sample Surveys Survey Results: Traditional Retailers Control Sample Survey of Retailers Consumer Survey Results Consumer Survey at Traditional Fruit and Vegetable Outlets Intermediary Survey Results 6. Impact of Organised Retailing on Producers Introduction Plotting the Supply Chain Farmer Survey Results Manufacturers: Interview Report Small Manufacturers: Interview Report 7. Future Scenario in Retailing Introduction Growth of Retail and its Distribution The Retail Real Estate Scenario Organised Retail Investment Share of Investments by City Expected Share of Top Players in Indian Retail Retail Space Break-up by Category Employment Growth 8. Policy Recommendations Main Findings of the Study A Balanced Approach to Retail Modernisation of Traditional Retail Regulation of Organised Retail Modernisation of APMC Mandis