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.

RNCOS, in its 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-à-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.

REPORT FEATURES:
The market research report, “Indian Retail Sector – An Outlook (2005-2010)” has spread its analysis and discussions through different chapters in which chapter 2 gives an overview of the Indian retail sector while chapter 3 outlines the government policies and regulation framework. Chapter 4, giving an analysis of the retailing industry in India for 2005 gives the economic growth, organized market size and growth by segments, retail formats & regional segmentation, retail jobs and forecasts for 2005-2010.

Chapter 5 gives the Indian consumer demographics; chapter 6 – e-retailing in India; chapter 7 – real estate scenario; chapter 8 – FDI issues; chapter 9 – the evolution of franchising in India & the future and, chapter 10 gives the IT trends in Indian retail sector. Chapter 11 and 12 outline the recent issues and developments and the company profiles of key players in India, respectively.

1. Executive Summary
2. Indian Retail Sector —An Overview
3. Government Policies and Regulation Framework
4. Retailing Industry in India —An Analysis, 2005
4.1. Total Retail Market and Economic Growth, (%) 2005
4.2. Organized Market Size and Growth, by Segments
4.2.1. Food and Groceries
4.2.2. Apparel and Foot Wear
4.2.3. Health and Beauty Products
4.2.4. Home Furniture and Household Goods
4.2.5. Durable Goods
4.2.6. Leisure and Personal Goods
4.2.7. Books
4.3. Market Size and Growth, by Retail Formats
4.4. Market Size and Growth, by Regional Segmentation
4.5. Retail Jobs In India
4.6. Forecast of Indian Retail Industry, (2005-2010)
5. India's Consumer Demographics, 2005
5.1. Per Capita Income
5.2. Consumer Expenditure
5.3. Middle Classes in India
5.4. Usage of Credit Cards
6. E-Retailing in India
7. Real Estate Scenario
8. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Issues in Indian Retail Sector
9. Evolvement of Franchising in India & The Road Ahead
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Sector Analysis, 2005
9.2.1. Apparel & Footwear
9.2.2. Jewellery & Watches
9.2.3. Home Furnishings
9.2.4. Telecom
9.2.5. Education
9.2.6. Health & Beauty
9.2.7. Catering Services
9.3. Convenience Stores in India
10. IT Trends in India Retail Sector
11. Recent Issues and Current Developments
12. Company Profiles of Key Players in India
12.1. Archies
12.2. Bata
12.3. Big Bazaar
12.4. Crossword
12.5. Ebony
12.6. Fabmall
12.7. Food Bazaar
12.8. Giant
12.9. Globus
12.10. Health and Glow
12.11. Liberty
12.12. Mtr
12.13. Music World
12.14. Pantaloon
12.15. Shoppers Stop
12.16. Style Spa
12.17. Subhiksha
12.18. Titan
12.19. Westside
12.20. International Entrants in India
12.20.1. Wal Mart
12.20.2. Carrefour
12.20.3. Tesco
12.20.4. Marks & Spencer
12.20.5. Metro
12.20.6. Boots

List of Figures:
Figure 1. Total Retail Market, (INR billion) 1999-2005
Figure 2. Organized Retail, (INR Billion) 1999-2005
Figure 3. Per Capita Income of Indian Consumers, (%) 2000-01 —2004-05
Figure 4. Per Capita Income in Real Terms, (INR) 2004-05
Figure 5. Percentage of Household Consumption Expenditure in India, 2004-05
Figure 6. Household Expenditure by Income Category in India (INR) 2004-05
Figure 7. Distribution of Indian Retail Chains Based on Size, (%) 2005
Figure 8. Per Capita Retail Sales in India, (INR) 2004-05
Figure 9. Break-Up of Retail Sales In India (Organized Vs. Unorganized) (%) 2004-05
Figure 10. Frequency of Visit to Supermarket, (%)
Figure 11. Sector wise organized retailing in India, (US$ Million), 2004-05

List of Tables:
Table 1. Structure of the Indian consumer market, (annual income [INR] and number of Households) 2004-05
Table 2. Households by Annual Income, (in Millions) 2004-05
Table 3. 2005 A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index
Table 4. Core Categories of Fast Moving Consumer Goods In India
Table 5. Total Number of Urban and Retail Outlets In India
Table 6. Purchasing Patterns of Indian Consumers