Foreign Investment in Muti-Brand Retail – Part -1

The Government is engaging into discussions to open Multi-Brand Retailing for Foreign Companies. You can Study the Current Foreign Investments in Indian Retail sector here. With recent discussions, we believe that modern retail sector will be opened with certain restrictions, like – 1. JV with local retailers, capping the FDI holding to 49/51%; 2. Minimum 50% of investment on setting up back-end supply chain (Cold chains, warehouses, etc.); 3. Restriction on Cities in which foreign retailers can come in (e.g., 40 cities with population of more than 1mn); 4. some sourcing and business opportunities to be given to SMEs.

This should help the sector to realize its potential of becoming a US$250bn industry by 2020 vs. the current (more…)

Lingerie Industry Sizzles with Organized / Modern Trade

The Indian Lingerie industry is witnessing a robust growth on the back of Strong Brand introductions and choices for the consumer, especially the Indian Women.

In volume terms, men’s innerwear market constitutes 48% of the total innerwear market in India while the women lingerie segment holds a 52% share. In value terms, women lingerie segment enjoys 66% share of the total lingerie market, thereby enjoying a higher Average Selling Price (more…)

Myth & Reality of Titan’s Business + Strategies

In continuing coverage on Titan we would like to discuss about some of the Myths & Realities of Titan’s Retail Business.

Competitive Industry Impacts Margins – Titan has a huge competitive advantage in both its Jewellery and Watches businesses with strong brands, design capabilities and distribution. Titan’s financials have demonstrated the entry barriers to the business: despite the entry of a number of players in the industry.

The (more…)

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