Research Project On

(Prospect & Problems of Retail Sector in India)

Submitted to Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra In partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Business Administration (Session 2008-2010) Submitted to Dept. of Management H.C.T.M Kaithal Submitted by Rahul Girdhar MBA 2nd year Roll No.- 1708007

Haryana Mgt Kaithal

College Of Tech. &

(KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA)

Student Declaration

Im Rahul Girdhar, a student of Haryana College of Technology & Management, Which is approved by AICTE and Affiliated to Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra hereby declare that the project entitled Prospect & Problems of Retail Sector in India, partial fulfillment of MBA degree from Kurukshetra university, Kurukshetra, is the original work done by me and the information provided in the study is authentic to the best of my knowledge. This study report has not been submitted to any other institution or university for the award of any other degree. Rahul Girdhar Date: -

Acknowledgement
Preservation, inspiration and motivation have always played a key role in the success of any venture. In the present world of competition and success, this kind of practice is like a bridge between theoretical and practical working; willingly I prepared this particular Project. First of all I would like to thank the supreme power, the almighty god, who is the one who has always guided me to work on the right path of my life. I express my sincere thanks to Dr. M.N.SHARMA (Head of department), Mr. KAPIL GULATI (Project Guide) & others faculty members of M.B.A. department, for the valuable suggestion and making this project a real successful. Last but not least, my sincere thanks to my parents and friends directly or indirectly who helped me to bring this project into the final shape. RAHUL GIRDHAR Date: -

Preface
MBA is a stepping-stone to the management carrier and to develop good manager is necessary that the theoretical must be supplement with exposure to the real environment. Theoretical knowledge just provides the base and its not sufficient to produce a good manager thats why the practical knowledge is needed. Therefore the research project is an essential requirement for the student of MBA. This research project not only helps the students to utilize his skills properly and learn field realities but also provides a chance to the organization to find out talent among the budding manager in the very beginning. In accordance with requirement of MBA course I have done my research project on the topic Prospect & Problems of Retail Sector in India. The objectives of the research are to find out the problems, opportunities & Challenges for Retail Industry in India & consumer perception regarding shopping Malls.

Contents
1. Introduction To Project 2. Review of Literature 3. Research Methodology 4. Prospect & Problems of Retail Sector in India Retail Revolution in India Facts Relating to Global Retail Market The Growth Drivers Size & Structure Major Formats of In-store Retailing Plans of Large Retailers FDI Policy in Retail Role of Technology in Retail Organized Retail: India vs China Trends Stay Local or Go National West in East 5. Problems faced by Retail Market 6. Opportunities for Retail market 7. Findings 8. Suggestions 9. Limitation of the study 10.Conclusion 11.Appendix a) Questionnaire

12.Bibliography