According to the Global Retail Development Index India is Positioned as the Leading Destination for Retail Investment

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25418) has announced the addition of Indian Retail Sector--An Outlook (2005-2010) to their offering.

According to this year's Global Retail Development Index India is positioned as the leading destination for retail investment. This followed from the saturation in western retail markets and we find big western retailers like Wal-mart and Tesco entering into Indian market. India's retail industry accounts for 10 percent of its GDP and 8 percent of the employment to reach $17 billion by 2010. There are about 300 new malls, 1,500 supermarkets and 325 departmental stores being built in the cities very soon.

A shopping revolution is ushering in India where, a large population between 20-34 age groups in the urban regions is boosting demand by 11.1 percent in 2004-05 to an Rs 23,308 purchasing power. This has resulted in huge international retail investment and a more liberal FDI.

In this market research report "Indian Retail Sector - An Outlook (2005-2010)" analyzes the greatly divided Indian retail market and the trends in its business. Issues such as foreign investment restrictions, modern merchandizing in India, logistics and payment terms for distribution, role of channel members and growth trends in different regions are discussed. The market research report further analyzes the sustainability of the Indian retail sector and on the basis of 25 domestic and international companies the report has given a suitable business model.

Report Highlights:

-- Competitive analysis of Indian retail sector vis-a-vis global retail industry.

-- Supportive policies and regulations of government for the retail sector.

-- Issues and implications related to the current foreign direct investment in the retail sector.

-- Market size and growth of Indian retail sector segmented by sectors, retail formats, and regional segmentations.

-- Increasing employment opportunities with stepping up of international retail brands in India.

-- Opportunities for big western retailers like Wal-mart and Tesco.

-- Market forecast till 2010.

-- Behavioral pattern, preferences and expenditure capacity of Indian consumers.

-- Increasing acceptance of e-retailing among Indian consumers.

-- Evolution of franchise businesses in Indian retail sector.

-- IT trends in Indian retail industry and technological expansion leading to the stores' security.

-- Company profiles of 25 key players, which include 6 international retail brands.

Key Topics Covered

-- Indian Retail Sector --An Overview

-- Government Policies and Regulation Framework

-- Retailing Industry in India --An Analysis, 2005

-- India's Consumer Demographics, 2005

-- E-Retailing in India

-- Real Estate Scenario

-- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Issues in Indian Retail Sector

-- Evolvement of Franchising in India & The Road Ahead

-- IT Trends in India Retail Sector

-- Recent Issues and Current Developments

-- Company Profiles of Key Players in India

Companies Mentioned

-- Archies

-- Bata

-- Big Bazaar

-- Crossword

-- Ebony

-- Fabmall

-- Food Bazaar

-- Giant

-- Globus

-- Health and Glow

-- Liberty

-- Mtr

-- Music World

-- Pantaloon

-- Shoppers Stop

-- Style Spa

-- Subhiksha

-- Titan

-- Westside

-- International Entrants in India

-- Wal Mart

-- Carrefour

-- Tesco

-- Marks & Spencer

-- Metro

-- Boots

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