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Retail & Internal Trade
The Indian retail industry has emerged as one of the most dynamic and fast-paced industries due to the entry of several new players. It accounts for over 10 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and around 8 per cent of the employment. India is the world’s fifth-largest global destination in the retail space.
The Indian retail industry has emerged as one of the most dynamic and fast-paced industries due to the entry of several new players. It accounts for over 10 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and around 8 per cent of the employment. India is the world’s fifth-largest global destination in the retail space.
Indian Retail Industry has immense potential as India has the second largest population with affluent middle class, rapid urbanisation and solid growth of internet.
Market Size
India’s retail market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10 per cent to US$ 1.6 trillion by 2026 from US$ 641 billion in 2016. While the overall retail market is expected to grow at 12 per cent per annum, modern trade would expand twice as fast at 20 per cent per annum and traditional trade at 10 per cent#. Indian retail market is divided into “Organised Retail Market” which is valued at $60 billion which is only 9 per cent of the total sector and “Unorganised Retail Market constitutes the rest 91 per cent of the sector.
India’s Business to Business (B2B) e-commerce market is expected to reach US$ 700 billion by 2020.## Online retail is expected to be at par with the physical stores in the next five years.
India’s direct selling industry is expected to reach a size of Rs 23,654 crore (US$ 3.54 billion) by FY2019-20, as per a joint report by India Direct Selling Association (IDSA) and PHD.
Indian exports of locally made retail and lifestyle products grew at a CAGR of 10 per cent from 2013 to 2016.
The size of modern retail in India is expected to double to Rs 171,800 crore (US$ 25.7 billion) from Rs 87,100 crore (US$ 13 billion) in three years driven by omni-channel retail.
Team Leader
Leena Jaisani
Deputy Secretary GeneralTimeline
Govt working to introduce reasonably strict, but practical quality standards for manufacturing sector: Piyush Goyal
FMCG sector ushering in rapid structural reforms to make India USD 5 trillion economies: Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS, Ministry for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Thin line between drugs and cosmetics; well-informed policy and rules need of the hour: Shraddha Srivastava, Assistant Drugs Controller (I), CDSCO
Public-private partnerships for digital MSMEs: Navneet Sehgal, Addl Chief Secretary, Information, MSME
Augmented transparency; enhanced efficiency; facilitating ease of business and building economies of scale will enable MSMEs carve out a niche for themselves: BB Swain, MSME Secretary
Concept of Atmanirbhar Bharat is not anathema to competition, it coexists with competition: Chief Economic Adviser, GoI
Govt in final stages of drafting new National Retail Trade Policy: MoS for Commerce & Industry, GoI
Unconventional, agile, and tech-driven strategies to help REBOOT the consumer industry: FICCI-Deloitte report on FMCG and Retail (e-commerce)
FICCI and Grant Thornton Webinar: Impact of COVID-19 on Consumer and Retail sectors
Quick notification of e-pharmacy rules needed: FICCI
Industry should take lead in making investments to put growth back on 7% plus path: Chief Economic Advisor
Indian Foodservice industry to reach Rs 5,52,000 crore by 2022 with a 10% growth
Foodzania 2018 - Food Service Retail Conference
Set-up a robust consumer grievance redressal mechanism in Direct Selling Sector - Anil Bahuguna, Jt. Secy., Department of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India
DIRECT 2018: Implementation of Direct Selling Guidelines in States & Viewing the Direct Selling Industry with a Futuristic Lens
Direct 2018
Win consumers' trust, uphold their rights through legible product labelling in Hindi and regional languages: Ram Vilas Paswan
Indian Food Services market to grow at a CAGR of 10% to reach INR 5,52,000 crore in 5 years: FICCI-Technopak Report
Indian Food Services Industry: Engine for Economic Growth & Employment - A Roadmap for Unlocking Growth
Food Processing Minister urges MNCs to test Indian waters at World Food India 'Food Street'
We are confident these guidelines will certainly help in bringing in regulatory clarity for the sector - A. Didar Singh, Secretary General, FICCI
FICCI comments on the cabinet approval on the Model Shop & Establishment Act
Delhi's direct selling market estimated to reach INR 15-20 billion by 2025: FICCI-KPMG Report
Launch of FICCI-KPMG Report: 'Direct Selling: Delhi - A Global Industry, Empowering Millions'
MoU Signing Ceremony between FICCI and Ministry of Consumer Affairs on SixPoint Partnership Agenda
FICCI-KPMG Report Launch : Direct Selling; Kerala - Global Industry Empowering Millions in India
FICCI comments on Cabinet's decision on initiating measures to promote digital payments
Andhra CM Naidu releases FICCI-KPMG Report on Direct Selling in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in New Delhi
Drugs Controller General of India to formulate guidelines for e-commerce marketplace to ensure safety of consumers
FICCI consultative meeting on 'Pharma Guidelines for Reinforcing Due Diligence for Intermediaries (E-commerce Marketplace)'
Seminar on 'Unlocking the Potential for Growth in Food & Beverage Service Industry'
Need for clear distinction between fly-by-night operators & genuine business
FICCI Retail Committee Delegation suggests measures to contain price rise of perishables to Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
FICCI Condemns the Sudden Arrest of Amway India MD
Survey on How Retailers and FMCG players can collaborate to create Win-Win Model
FICCI Disappointed with Delhi Decision on FDI in Retail
TCS-FICCI - Massmerize 2013, Adapting to the Multi-channel Customer, A Roadmap for Integrated Multi-channel Retailing
FICCI Retail Committee Submission on Multi Brand Retail Policy and on recent clarifications to the Hon'ble Minister during the Roundtable of MB retailers
FICCI Retail Committee Delegation to Mr. Anand Sharma, Hon'ble Commerce Minister on FDI in Multi-Brand Retail
FICCI Condemns the Arrest of CEO, Amway India
FICCI Representation on Essential Commodities Act to Shri Anil Vasantrao Deshmukh, Hon'ble Minister of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection, Government of Maharashtra
Reaction from President, FICCI on FDI in Multi-Brand Retail
Industry Connsultation on Trustmark for E-retailers
Workshop on Improving Safety & Quality in Food Retail Chain
Massmeize 2010-FICCI FMCG conference
Interactive Meeting with Mr Subodh Kant Sahai, Hon'ble Union Minister for Food Processing Industries and Mr.Mike Duke, President & CEO, Walmart Stores Inc
Sep, 2021
Oct, 2020
Apr, 2020
FICCI and Grant Thornton Webinar: Impact of COVID-19 on Consumer and Retail sectors
Apr 24, 2020 Webinar, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PMOct, 2019
Dec, 2018
Oct, 2018
Nov, 2017
Sep, 2017
Nov, 2016
Sep, 2016
Jul, 2016
FICCI Whitepaper launch of 'ePharmacy in India - Last mile access of medicines'
Jul 25, 2016 New DelhiJun, 2016
Launch of FICCI-KPMG Report: 'Direct Selling: Delhi - A Global Industry, Empowering Millions'
Jun 28, 2016 FICCI, New DelhiMar, 2016
MoU Signing Ceremony between FICCI and Ministry of Consumer Affairs on SixPoint Partnership Agenda
Mar 22, 2016 New Delhi
FICCI-KPMG Report Launch : Direct Selling; Kerala - Global Industry Empowering Millions in India
Mar 18, 2016 ThiruvananthapuramSep, 2015
Aug, 2015
Jun, 2015
FICCI consultative meeting on 'Pharma Guidelines for Reinforcing Due Diligence for Intermediaries (E-commerce Marketplace)'
Jun 17, 2015 FICCI, New DelhiMay, 2015
Seminar on 'Unlocking the Potential for Growth in Food & Beverage Service Industry'
May 26, 2015 FICCI, New DelhiFeb, 2015
The ROI of Branding - How smart design can add to profit
Feb 11, 2015 Dusit Devarana, New DelhiAug, 2014
Mar, 2014
Food Supply Chain in India: Analyzing the Potential for International Business
Mar 28, 2014 FICCI, New DelhiAug, 2013
Jun, 2013
FICCI Retail Committee Delegation to Mr. Anand Sharma, Hon'ble Commerce Minister on FDI in Multi-Brand Retail
Jun 27, 2013 New DelhiApr, 2013
FICCI-FACC Inter-College Nukkad Natak Competition on Safe Online Shopping
Apr 04 - Apr 04, 2013 Miranda House, Delhi
Mar, 2013
Feb, 2013
FICCI-RAI Joint Session on FDI in Retail: Retail Leadership Summit
Feb 07 - Feb 08, 2013 Grand Hyatt, Santacruz (E), MumbaiNov, 2012
Interaction with the Thought leaders on FDI in Retail
Nov 17, 2012 FICCI, Federation House, New DelhiAug, 2012
Jun, 2012
Industry Connsultation on Trustmark for E-retailers
Jun 28, 2012 FICCI, Federation House, New DelhiDec, 2011
Dec, 2010
Oct, 2010
Interactive Meeting with Mr Subodh Kant Sahai, Hon'ble Union Minister for Food Processing Industries and Mr.Mike Duke, President & CEO, Walmart Stores Inc
Oct 26, 2010 New DelhiJul, 2009
Chair
Mr. V Subramaniam
Managing Director, Reliance RetailCo-Chair
Mr. Sunil Kataria
CEO, Lifestyle BusinessRaymond Ltd
Survey on How Retailers and FMCG players can collaborate to create Win-Win Model
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Detail PageQuick notification of e-pharmacy rules needed: FICCI
Detail PageIndustry should take lead in making investments to put growth back on 7% plus path: Chief Economic Advisor
Detail PageIndian Foodservice industry to reach Rs 5,52,000 crore by 2022 with a 10% growth
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Detail PageWin consumers' trust, uphold their rights through legible product labelling in Hindi and regional languages: Ram Vilas Paswan
Detail PageIndian Food Services market to grow at a CAGR of 10% to reach INR 5,52,000 crore in 5 years: FICCI-Technopak Report
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