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Global Briefing

A Guide to India’s New FDI Rules and What They Mean for Foreign Retailers

Dec 2011

Price: US$2,000

About this Report

About this Report

This report examines one of the most anticipated events in retailing: the relaxation of FDI restrictions in India’s retail market. It analyses in detail the proposed changes to current legislation, and also investigates areas of future growth within the Indian retail market. The briefing focuses on the potential benefits and challenges for foreign companies, although consideration is also given to Indian retailers operating in the market.


What this report includes

  • Up-to-the minute analysis of the latest trends in the industry
  • New product development, forecasts and other themes
  • Unique graphics and illustrated case studies
  • Most recent brand and company news
  • New insight into the size and shape of the market

Why buy this report

  • Clear, concise powerpoint format makes it easy to digest
  • Leading industry opinion keeps you abreast of latest news and trends
  • Forward-looking outlook on a category, market or issue affecting the industry
  • Latest five year forecasts assess how the market is predicted to develop
  • Understand the competitive environment, the leading players and brands

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Scope

Objectives of the report

Key findings

Why is India so Important?

Why India is so important for the global retail market?

Brief guide to the Indian consumer market in 2011

India’s wealthiest consumers are aged between 25 and 40

Modern grocery retailing accounts for only 2% of all grocery retail

Winners and losers of proposed changes to India’s retail FDI rules

The Rules and Regulations

Summary of current (2011) rules on FDI in the Indian retail market

Three entry routes will be open to foreign retailers in India

The fine print: India’s definition of “single brand” retailer

The fine print: Requirements for 100% equity or multi-brand retail

India’s investment conditions: Who can afford US$100 million?

Indian retail market presents dilemma for global luxury brands

The fine print: Requirements for all foreign retailers

India’s administrative regions show extent of inequality

What Does the Competitive Environment Look Like?

Small independent retailers dominate retail sales

The importance of kiranas in India’s grocery retailing

A look at the biggest domestic retailers in India in 2011: 1 to 5

A look at the biggest domestic retailers in India in 2011: 6 to 10

Existing grocery retailing partnerships in India

Some foreign grocery retailers have yet to find an Indian partner

Who’s already there? Major foreign non-grocery retailers in India

Apparel store franchises allows foreign retailers into India

India also serves as local production hub for LG/Samsung/Sony

What are the Challenges?

Key industry challenges in the Indian retail market

Road infrastructure proves a major barrier to growth in India

Local politics to further complicate FDI retail reform in India

Low levels of car ownership to hold back big box retailing

Outlook for Retailing in India

Evaluating the likelihood of success: Grocery retailing

Evaluating the likelihood of success: Non-grocery retailing

Evaluating the likelihood of success: Non-store retailing

Recommendations for foreign retailers entering the Indian market

Samples

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