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India - The Top Retail Destination

 The retail market in India has undergone a major transformation and has witnessed tremendous growth in the last 10 years

  • Indian retail market is projected to reach approximately $2 Tn by 2032 from $690 Bn in 2021
  • India currently has the 4th Largest retail market in the world.
  • Indian retail market recovered from pandemic lows and grew 10% yoy from 630 $ Bn to reach $690 Bn in 2021.

India ranks among the best countries to invest in Retail space. Factors that make India so attractive include the second largest population in the world, a middle-income class of ~158 households, increasing urbanization, rising household incomes, connected rural consumers and increasing consumer spending.

  • India ranked No. 2 in Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) in 2021.
  • The retail sector in India contributed ~800 Bn to India’s GDP in FY20 and employed 8% of its workforce (35+ Mn). It is expected to create 25 Mn new jobs by 2030.
  • Increasing demand for organized retail space has helped create a capacity of ~120 Mn square feet (MSF) in retail space across major Indian cities. Major Indian cities include Delhi (23.7 MSF) and Mumbai (16.7msf)
  • FMCG, apparel & footwear, and consumer electronics are the largest retail segments, constituting 65%, 10% and 9% respectively of the retail market.
  • The E-Commerce market is expected to touch $350 Bn in GMV by 2030. 
  • India’s digital economy is expected to touch $800 Bn by 2030.
  • Online shoppers in India are expected to reach ~500Mn in 2030 from +150Mn in 2020.
  • As of 2021, there were 1.2 Mn daily e-commerce transactions. 
  • The total value of Digital transactions stood at $300 Bn in 2021 and is projected to reach $1 Tn by 2026.


Recent policy changes allow 100% FDI under the automatic route for single-brand retail trading and allow such entities to commence e-commerce operations prior to starting brick & mortar retail, provided they do so within 2 years of the start of online retail.

 

For further details, please refer FDI Policy

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India is the 4th largest preferred retail destination globally

With 830 Mn users, India is currently the 2nd largest internet market.

Growth in income will transform India from a bottom of the pyramid economy to a truly middle-class led one, with consumer spending growing from $1.5 Tn today to nearly $6 Tn by 2030.

Industry Scenario

The Indian e-commerce industry is expected to cross the $350 Bn in GMV by 2030.

Indian retail market is estimated to reach $2 Tn by 2032, driven by socio-demographic and economic factors such as urbanization, income growth and rise in nuclear families. On the other hand, the Indian e-commerce industry is expected to cross $350 Bn mark by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 23%.

In first half of 2021, e-commerce accounted for nearly a third of several electronic categories, almost half of smartphones sold, and about a fifth of all apparel sales in India. Consumer internet and e-commerce companies raised $38 Bn in 2021, an increase from $8 Bn in 2020, driven by large-size investments across fintech, hyperlocal and e-commerce sectors as the Indian start-up ecosystem continues to mature. India will become the 3rd largest online retail market by 2030, with an estimated annual gross merchandise value of $350 Bn. 

The Indian retail market is largely unorganized. However, over the next 3-5 years, share of modern retail (including e-commerce) will increase to 30-35% with share of traditional retail coming down to 65-70%.

GROWTH DRIVERS

  • Growing income

    By 2030 India will add 140 Mn middle-income and 21 Mn high-income households – Leading to a huge emerging middle class.

  • Increased online spending

    Online shoppers in India are expected to reach ~500 Mn in 2030 from +150 Mn in 2020.

  • Growth of rural consumption

    Rural per capita consumption will grow 4.3 times by 2030, compared to 3.5 times in urban areas

  • Young millennial households

    By 2030, India will add nearly 90 Mn new households headed by millennials, who were born into liberalized India.

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Is FDI allowed under Multi-Brand Retail in India?

As per the FDI Policy, foreign direct investment is allowed under Multi-Brand Retail Trading upto 51% through the government approval route.


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Are there any laws protecting consumer interests on online retail transactions?

The government notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce ) Rules, 2020 in July 2020, with the aim of protecting consumer interests, as well as outlining duties of the sellers and e-commerce entities.

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Can an SBRT entity commence e-commerce operations?

Subject to the conditions of SBRT under the FDI policy (link:), a single brand retail trading entity operating through brick and mortar stores, is permitted to undertake retail trading through e- commerce. Further, as per policy, retail trading through e-commerce can also be undertaken prior to opening of brick & mortar stores, subject to the condition that the entity open brick and mortar stores within 2 years from date of start of online retail

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Are there any sub-condition to Multi-Brand Retail Trade (MBRT) under the FDI Policy?

The FDI Policy specifies few sub-conditions that must be met by entity undertaking Multi Brand Retail Trade:

  1. Fresh agricultural produce, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains, pulses, fresh poultry, fishery and meat products, may be unbranded.
  2. Minimum amount to be brought in, as FDI, by the foreign investor, would be US $ 100 million.
  3. At least 50% of total FDI brought in the first tranche of US $ 100 million, shall be invested in 'back-­‐end infrastructure' within three years, where ‘back-­‐end infrastructure’ will include capital expenditure on all activities, excluding that on front-­‐end units
  4. At least 30% of the value of procurement of manufactured/processed products purchased shall be sourced from Indian micro, small and medium industries, which have a total investment in plant & machinery not exceeding US $ 2.00 million.


For more information, please refer to the FDI Policy

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What is the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?

Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is an Act instituted by the Government which covered consumer rights under the following areas:  

  1. Right to Safety 
  2. Right to be Informed 
  3. Right to Choose 
  4. Right to be heard 
  5. Right to seek Redressal 
  6. Right to Consumer Awareness

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