Foreign Direct Investment

The Food Service Sector in India, a USD 50 billion Industry growing at 16 percent p.a, is fast transforming from unorganised (70 percent) to organised sector supported by increased investments from private equity and strategic players in the market...

In India, both domestic and international brands have their own set of unique challenges and advantages. The diverse markets and its current structure requires these brands to learn from peers. The market is fast changing requiring players to pro-actively...

The past decade has seen an influx of international brands into the Indian market. These brands have fathomed the local potential for westernwear and are ready to tap this, across segments, niche categories and formats. The seriousness of these...

To realise the real potential, players have to be sensitive to the needs of each player in value chain. If they work in tandem, then only they can win confidence on their customers and in their own business proposition....

A well-formulated concept in developed countries such as UK and US, mall management as a practice in India is still in its nascent stage since it has started picking up only over the last decade or so. With the...

Over the last few months, I have received enquiry calls from not less than 10 senior retail professionals who have been looking for better career options outside the industry. We can safely assume that while most of them may...

There was a clarion call from footwear manufacturers to brands and retailers to help them grow strong and capable enough to cater to the huge demand in the domestic market. This call came at the first ever India Shoes...

Dr. Richard Cuthbertson, Dr. Malobi Kar, and Dr. Mohua Banerjee share their perspective on FDI in retail, the future of Indian retailing and suggest Indians to consider the experience of other countries for the FDI debate in the country.The...

India’s young population, higher disposal income, and upgradation in living standards, coupled with growing consumer demand, have made the country an attractive destination for FDI, says  Anshu Kumar, Manager – Strategic Planning, Jubilant Retail (a division of Enpro Oil)....

The retail industry was ecstatic when the government announced liberalization of the fdi regime in november. However, things quickly ground to a halt in the teeth of opposition from political parties and interest groups. The FDI decision is in...