Retail in India changed radically to become one of the sunrise sectors in the economy.

It gained importance in terms of employment generation and business opportunity. The waves of globalization, liberalization and privatization have been responsible for this change. But the retail industry has been hard-hit by the economic downturn, with many retailers putting a brake on their expansion plans. In this scenario, the kirana stores are flourishing again. The report analyses the Indian Retail Industry of the past few years and the key influencers and changes driving the Retail Sector in India. The report also details the supply chain aspects of the retail industry. But the focus of the report is on the emerging trends in the Retail Industry Emerging Retail Markets, Emerging Retail Formats, Region wise Retail Potential and Government Issues and Concerns. The report provides information on the various strategies adopted by the organized retail industry in India to ride through the economic downturn and for growth. Retail Scene in India APR 2009 25 This report on the Retail Industry in India gives a comprehensive overview of the Retail Sector, growth, opportunities and how the Retail Industry is adapting to the economic downturn. The report talks about the various retail formats that are present and are emerging in the Retail Industry in India and the various strategies adopted by the big retail companies in India. It also touches upon the entry of International Retail Players into the Indian Retail Market and the forays of organized retail into rural areas. This report has been updated in 2009 and has valuable insights and additions to the reports brought out in 2008 and 2007.