Indian Retail Industry-It's Growth, Challenges & Opportunities
Indian Retail Industry-It's Growth, Challenges & Opportunities
Indian Retail Industry-It's Growth, Challenges & Opportunities
Dhiraj Sawant
Dhairyasheel Powar
Fiona Alphonso
Introduction:
•This article provides growth of retail industry in
India.
•It examines the growing awareness & brand
consciousness among people across different
socio-economic classes in India & how the urban
& semi-urban retail markets are witnessing
significant growth
•Key forces for global retail giants are vast
middle class & it’s almost untapped retail
industry.
•The Indian population is witnessing a
significant change in its demographics.
India retail industry is the largest among all
the industries, accounting for over 10% of the
country’s GDP & around 8% of the
employment.
various factors
Small room
Merchandise
arranged as per
convenience
SERVICES
No bargains Bargains may be
Equal discounts considered
and offers to all the Discounts and
clause be considered
RANGE
Varied brands Limited brands
Varied price range Limited price range
Employment opportunities
One stop shop
Raises the standard of living
Range of offers ,discounts and brands
Employment opprtunities-75%-80% of part
time job openings
Shut down of small stores and local
businesses
No economic development due to shut
down of stores
Deficit household budgeting
Monopoly
Factors that would facilitate
a continued Retail Boom in
India
Source-MARKETING
MASTERMIND
JUNE-2009
Paradigm shift in Consumer Lifestyle.
Traditional Outlook to Modern Outlook
Shopping as a Necessity to shopping for
pleasure.
Itemized Purchase to Bulk purchase
Prepared Food to Ready to eat
Utilized-Based products to Lifestyle
Products
Conservative Spending to Liberal
Spending
Increased Buying During Holidays and
Festive Seasons
Enormous potential for rural retail.
50billion dollar organized retail market
by 2011
Presently 87%of rural markets have no
acess to organized rural areas
Future it would be seen integration of
rural supply chain and urban retailers.
Scope for increased FDI in retail.
In future India would eventually have to
open its doors to the likes of
Walmart,Tessco and such others.
Technology Trends
Organized retail sector in india can expect to witness a
second big revolution in the not too distant future,in spite
of setback faced due to the current economic slowdown.
A possible decision to allow FDI in multi-brand retailing
could provide significant impetus, as India is a huge
market with very low percentage .
Inspite of certain speculations organized retail sector is very
likely to bounce back and once again begin growing at
rapid pace.