PROJECT REPORT

On

STUDY ON RETAIL WITH RESPECT TO FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

Submitted By

MANJIRI VIJAY SAMEL Roll no: 72

Under the Guidance of Prof. SAMEER VIRANI FACULTY BACHELOR OF MANAGEMANT STUDIES BHAVANS COLLEGE Submitted in partial fulfilment of BMS course of MUMBAI UNIVERSITY MUMBAI

BHAVANS COLLEGE BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, ANDHERI (W) MUMBAI MONTH - YEAR

DECLARATION

I, MANJIRI VIJAY SAMEL Roll no: 72 a bonafide student of BHAVANS COLLEGE, Andheri-West (affiliated to Mumbai University) hereby declare that this Project Report entitled STUDY ON RETAIL WITH RESPECT TO FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT, is my individual and original work and that no part of this project report has ever been submitted for the award of any other degree, diploma, fellowship or any other similar titles.

Place: Mumbai

MANJIRI SAMEL Roll No: 72

Date: 02nd JANUARY 2012

BHAVANS COLLEGE BACHELORS OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES ANDHERI (W), MUMBAI

CERTIFICATE OF THE GUIDE

This is to certify that the Summer Project Report on STUDY ON RETAIL WITH RESPECT TO FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT is prepared by MANJIRI VIJAY SAMEL Roll no: 72 in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree in Bachelors of Management Studies under my guidance and supervision.

Prof. SAMEER VIRANI FACULTY B.M.S BHAVANS COLLEGE Place: Mumbai Date: 02nd JANUARY2012

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This is to certify that MANJIRI VIJAY SAMEL Roll no: 72 is a bonafide student of Bachelors of Management Studies course of the College, affiliated to Mumbai University. This Project Report on STUDY ON RETAIL WITH RESPECT TO FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT, is prepared by him under the guidance of Name of guide, Faculty Bhavans College, Andheri(W), Mumbai in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the award of the degree of Bachelors Of Management Studies of Mumbai University.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The satiation and euphoric that accompany the successful completion of task would be incomplete without the mention of the people who made it possible. So with immense gratitude I acknowledge all those whose guidance and encouragement crowned my efforts with success. With deep sense of gratitude and indebtedness I sincerely thank Name of the Guide (guide), BMS department, BHAVANS COLLEGE my project guide for giving me valuable suggestions and advice throughout the execution of the report. I would like to thank name of principal, Principal, BHAVANS COLLEGE for her everlasting support and motivation. I would like to thank all the faculty members of BHAVANS COLLEGE. Last but not the least I would like to thank my parents, friends without whose cooperation this project report wouldnt have possible.

MANJIRI SAMEL Roll No: 72

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Over the last few years, India has emerged as a key destination for foreign investors. Its strong growth performance, a large and growing domestic market, a large pool of technically qualified manpower and robust regulatory structures are some of the factors that make India a top choice for investors across the globe. Additionally, we see that the government is also continuously trying to improve the investment environment, addressing investor concerns and enhancing the ease of doing business in India. India is without doubt a 'growth' economy and many consider it an attractive country to invest in, particularly in its rapidly growing and changing retail market. However, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is restricted in the retail sector, and despite many years of debate, the regulations are still only changing very slowly and there are still lots of uncertainties. The retail industry in India is of late often being hailed as one of the sunrise sectors in the economy. AT Kearney, the well-known international management consultancy, recently identified India as the second most attractive retail destination globally from among thirty emergent markets. It has made India the cause of a good deal of excitement and the cynosure of many foreign investors eyes. This project covers the in depth information about the Indian retail sector, and all the aspects of it. This study also takes a look at the issues which are currently under discussion by the domestic players about FDI in India's retail sector, to establish an understanding of the reasoning behind current policy and the controversial viewpoints that keep India divided on FDI Retail policy.

NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY

 The study gives a clear picture about the Indian retail industry w.r.t. foreign direct investment.

 The study also speaks about the organized and unorganized sections of the retail sector.

 The study also gives an overview of the key corporates in the Indian sector.  The study highlights the scope of FDI in the retail.

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

 The main objective of the study is to show the increasing scope of FDI in Indian retail sector.

 To showcase the paradigm change in the retail sector of India.

 To identify the techniques adopted by foreign investors to come in India and the reason behind India being the hotspot for investment.

 To show the trend and transition of the Indian retail sector, right from kiranas to large air-conditioned supermarkets.