Associations monitoring retail business at National & State level SESSION 14

LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

it acts as the unified voice of Indian retailers working to create an environment that will support the growth of the modern retail industry in India. rai is the body that encourages, develops, facilitates, and supports retailers to become modern and adopt best practices that will delight customers. The three main goals of rai are Retail Development, Facilitation, and Propagation.

 Retailers Association of India (rai) 111/112 Ascot Centre, Next to Hotel Le Royal Meridien Sahar Road, Andheri (East) Mumbai 400 099 INDIA Tel: +91-22-28269533 Fax: +91-22-28269536 E-mail: kumar@rai.net.in Web: www.rai.net.in

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India, partnering industry and government alike through advisory and consultative processes. CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry led and industry managed organisation, playing a proactive role in India's development process. Founded over 116 years ago, it is India's premier business association, with a direct membership of over 8100 organisations from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 90,000 companies from around 400 national and regional sectoral associations. CII catalyses change by working closely with government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and global linkages. It also provides a platform for sectoral consensus building and networking. Major emphasis is laid on projecting a positive image of business, assisting industry to identify and execute corporate citizenship programmes. Partnerships with over 120 NGOs across the country carry forward our initiatives in integrated and inclusive development, which include health, education, livelihood, diversity management, skill development and water, to name a few. CII has taken up the agenda of Business for Livelihood for the year 2011-12. This converges the fundamental themes of spreading growth to disadvantaged sections of society, building skills for meeting emerging economic compulsions, and fostering a climate of good governance. In line with this, CII is placing increased focus on Affirmative Action, Skills Development and Governance during the year. With 64 offices and 7 Centres of Excellence in India, and 7 overseas offices in Australia, China, France, Singapore, South Africa, UK, and USA, as well as institutional partnerships with 223 counterpart organisations in 90 countries, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business community.

Confederation of Indian Industry The Mantosh Sondhi Centre 23, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi 110003 T: 91-11-24629994-7; F: 91-11-24626149 E: ciico@cii.in; W: www.cii.in

Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India. Its history is closely interwoven with India's struggle for independence and its subsequent emergence as one of the most rapidly growing economies globally. FICCI plays a leading role in policy debates that are at the forefront of social, economic and political change. Through its 400 professionals, FICCI is active in 39 sectors of the economy. FICCI's stand on policy issues is sought out by think tanks, governments and academia. Its publications are widely read for their in-depth research and policy prescriptions. FICCI has joint business councils with 79 countries around the world. A non-government, not-for-profit organisation, FICCI is the voice of India's business and industry. FICCI has direct membership from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 83,000 companies from regional chambers of commerce. FICCI works closely with the government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and global linkages. It also provides a platform for sector specific consensus building and networking. Partnerships with countries across the world carry forward our initiatives in inclusive development, which encompass health, education, livelihood, governance, skill development, etc. FICCI serves as the first port of call for Indian industry and the international business community.

Surveys by FICCI
FICCI Survey on Exports - Jul 2011 FICCI Economic Outlook Survey, May 2011 Manufacturing Survey Report Jan-Mar 2011 FICCI's Business Confidence Survey, Q3 2010-11 FICCI Economic Outlook Survey, January 2011

SURVEY : FICCI QUARTERLY SURVEY ON INDIAN MANUFACTURING SECTOR

Publication by FICCI

Facts About SCAI

Facts About SCAI The Shopping Centres Association of India (SCAI), a NPO (non-profit organisation) has been set up with the vision to engage in, and encourage,the development of the shopping centre industry in India, by equipping it with the requisite knowledge base and operational skills, to enable it to assume its rightful place in the society, the economy, and the world. SCAI will aim to play an anchor's role in the evolution of the Indian shoppingcentre industry and to consolidate the entity of the individual shoppingcentre, helping it merge into the larger society as an institution of importance.This will be achieved by: Developing the distinct function of the shopping centre towards marketing of consumer goods and services; Building up and inspiring a body of focused research into the architecture, aesthetic and design aspects of shopping centres; Encouraging the development and spread of sophisticated management paradigms and maintenance methods; Being a knowledge resource centre that collects, analyses and disseminates information on techniques of profitable operation; Delving into macro economic, legislative and marketing factors with a bearing on the shopping centre industry; and Guiding members to come on their own as credible, responsible and forward-thinking stewards in the arena of shopping centre development and management. This attempt by SCAI to bridge the gap between the Indian shopping centre industry and the retail industry, and create important linkages between thetwo will be brought about through: Creating a research cell that will support design, centre management, marketing and promotion, and thereby create or redefine the rules of the industry; Developing new managing parameters for creating profitable operations from the experienced institutions, which will support upcoming (individual) centres and the industry; Working towards marketing and promotional activities affecting the shopping centre industry and guiding it towards creating new techniques for growth.

Research / Reports by SCAI

http://www.scai.in/ResearchNreport/ResearchNreport.aspx?LID=MA%3d%3d-dXogLed

Case Studies Market View India Retail The Retail Development Pipeline International Design Concepts - A Case Study Reading Material How business interact with government Survival and growth in the real estate industry (SECURED) Structure of Indian economy Reports Research onpoint appd 2010 Q4 Asia Pacific Jones Lang Lasalle Colliers International Budget Analysis 2011 November 2010 E & R @ Glance

http://www.india-reports.com/

http://www.indiainfoline.com

http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/S

About IIFL..
The IIFL (India Infoline) group, comprising the holding company, India Infoline Ltd (NSE: INDIAINFO, BSE: 532636) and its subsidiaries, is one of the leading players in the Indian financial services space. IIFL offers advice and execution platform for the entire range of financial services covering products ranging from Equities and derivatives, Commodities, Wealth management, Asset management, Insurance, Fixed deposits, Loans, Investment Banking, GoI bonds and other small savings instruments. IIFL recently received an in-principle approval for Securities Trading and Clearing memberships from Singapore Exchange (SGX) paving the way for IIFL to become the first Indian brokerage to get a membership of the SGX. IIFL also received membership of the Colombo Stock Exchange becoming the first foreign broker to enter Sri Lanka. IIFL owns and manages the website, www.indiainfoline.com, which is one of Indias leading online destinations for personal finance, stock markets, economy and business. IIFL has been awarded the Best Broker, India by FinanceAsia and the Most improved brokerage, India in the AsiaMoney polls. India Infoline was also adjudged as Fastest Growing Equity Broking House - Large firms by Dun & Bradstreet. A forerunner in the field of equity research, IIFLs research is acknowledged by none other than Forbes as Best of the Web and a must read for investors in Asia. Our research is available not just over the Internet but also on international wire services like Bloomberg, Thomson First Call and Internet Securities where it is amongst one of the most read Indian brokers. A network of over 2,500 business locations spread over more than 500 cities and towns across India facilitates the smooth acquisition and servicing of a large customer base. All our offices are connected with the corporate office in Mumbai with cutting edge networking technology. The group caters to a customer base of about a million customers, over a variety of mediums viz. online, over the phone and at our branches.

A retail intelligence organisation with publications, research, education, events, awards and retail support services, the IMAGES Multimedia Group (established in 1992) has played a vital role in organising fashion and retail businesses in India and has successfully set up an information exchange via media, which equips the trade with the knowledge that drives the fashion and retail businesses across the globe. Establishing a continuous flow of information through its activities facilitating networking amongst investors, retailers, realtors and brand leaders, IMAGES has emerged as the most vibrant link between the marketers and the market-place. IMAGES fora are known worldwide, where the retail, franchise and shopping centre fraternities converge to explore India - a market that is highly likely to emerge as one of the largest retail destinations in the world by the end of this decade. IMAGES straddles the two emerging segments in India - Fashion and Retail. Established in 1992, IMAGES has played a crucial role in the development of these two industries by helping organize them, giving them an industry status, providing global benchmarks and facilitating networking amongst retailers, fashion houses, designers, investors and brand leaders.

About www.indiaretailing.com
An initiative of Images Group, indiaretailing.com is a path-breaking retail information interface portal. Addressed and directed towards the retailing community across the world, the portal provides a wideangle view and analysis of the business of retail in India. Alongside interactive features that includes interviews, feedbacks and business development tools, it also contains exclusive and investigative editorial content that no other media possibly has access to. It is a platform to connect various verticals of the retailing community across India and the world, networking through retail brands, individual retailers, retail chain formats, real estate developers and retail professionals at all levels. Beside retail news feeds, indiaretailing.com boasts an exclusive database of retail brands and retailers, retail investors and consultants, retail real estate developers, retail technology and system firms, finance outfits, store design, and shop-fit professionals., Exclusive video interviews and live coverage of retail events make it all a truly converging affair. With the retail contours in India still in an extremely fluid stage, indiaretailing.com will surely continue to be a dynamic medium for stakeholders in the business.

AC Nielsen

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What We Do Nielsen offers an integrated suite of market information gathered from a wide range of sources, advanced information management tools, sophisticated analytical systems and methodologies, and dedicated professional client service to help our clients find the best paths to growth. Clients work with our services to: Measure their market performance Analyse market dynamics Diagnose and solve marketing and sales problems, and Identify and capture growth opportunities Our people work closely with clients to help them choose the right set of information and services and use it to make the best possible decisions.

Market Measurement Our major market-measurement services provide comprehensive coverage of: Sales to consumers of fast-moving consumer packaged goods, gathered at the point of sale in retail stores of all types and sizes. These retail measurement services provide clients with essential facts on how their products are performing compared with their competitors, and on trends and changes in market conditions and sales results. They also provide critical information on the use of promotional activities at the retail level, such as special displays or pricing, and on distribution and stock conditions in retail stores. Purchases by consumers of packaged goods and other products, gathered through participating panels of consumer households and through customised studies. These consumer panel and consumer research services provide a foundation for understanding and analyzing consumers motivations, attitudes, behaviour, shopping patterns and demographic characteristics. Analytical Tools and Services We offer a wide range of software and professional services that enable clients to receive, select and evaluate our market-measurement information, integrate it with their own data and third-party information, and apply it to specific business issues and situations. Clients can view and analyse information from many perspectives, such as by specific product categories, by geographic area or by retail channel. We also organize and present information to suit the specific needs of many individuals in manufacturing, service and retail organisations, including general managers, marketing professionals, sales professionals, purchases, merchandisers and category managers. Diagnostic Services Our consumer panel and consumer research services provide clients with many opportunities and techniques to examine trends and understand the impact of the market forces that influence consumers purchasing decisions. Consumer panels link purchasing information to demographics and provide a controlled environment for examining motivational factors. Our analytical and modelling services provide clients with a range of options to evaluate and understand why marketing campaigns succeed or fail, and to address specific future marketing opportunities and issues, such as promotion optimisation, pricing, consumer targeting and marketing mix optimisation. In many markets, we offer a suite of consumer-focused consumer research techniques and services that address clients unique and specific marketing and sales issues.

Opportunity Identification While our major clients all share a common focus on consumers, each individual client has its own distinct set of business characteristics and marketing and sales concerns. Our information and services are designed to help each client identify and act upon unique growth opportunities. Using a structured and disciplined approach to building and managing long-term relationships, our people work in close partnership with their clients to understand their strategies and business objectives... To design the right suite of Nielsen services that fits their needs... To agree on clear and measurable business objectives... And to measure the results and clients return on their investment.

technopak
http://www.technopak.com/

About technopak.
We build and enhance business capabilities for leading Indian and international companies Technopak made its foray into Management Consultancy in 1991. The services offered by us across diverse sectors have had a far reaching impact on the businesses of our varied clients. Over 70% of our projects come from repeat clients. Founded on the principle of concept to commissioning, we have been the trusted advisors for more than 20 years. We are the strategic advisors to our clients during the ideation phase and implementation guides through start-ups. Our team comprises of uniquely talented professionals from leading International and Indian engineering and management institutes. Our consultants have the expertise and hands-on industry experience in their fields of specialization and represent a wide variety of functional backgrounds. This enormous knowledge and talent pool enables Technopak to create special customized teams for each project, depending on the client requirements. Based in Gurgaon (NCR Delhi, India), we engage and connect with clients across the world. We have worked with an array of Clients across numerous projects, in 20 countries besides India, spread over 5 continents. With a team of established domain experts at work, Technopak builds and enhances business capabilities for leading Indian and international companies, by offering end-to-end solutions that are unique due to our rich experience, strong industry relationships and an in depth knowledge of the Indian market. With the effectiveness and the efficiency of our strategies, Technopak has always uncovered new perspectives and insights. Industries We Serve Technopaks services are focused in the following industries and sectors : Retail Consumer Products Fashion (Textile and Apparel) Healthcare Hospitality & Leisure Food & Agriculture Education Entertainment Real Estate

Services We Offer Business Strategy Assistance in developing value creating strategies based on consumer insights,competition mapping,International benchmarking and clients capabilities Corporate Strategy Organic Growth Strategy Growth through Partnerships and JVs Value Based Management

Performance Enhancement Operations, industry & MOC expertise to enhance the performance and value of client businesses Organisation Effectiveness Productivity Enhancement Supply Chain Improvement Cost and Capital Efficiency Sourcing base Effectiveness Consumer Insights Holistic consumer understanding applied to offer implementable business solutions Shopper Insights Trend Insights Design and Innovation Insights Start-Up Assistance Leveraging operations & industry expertise to commission the concept on a turnkey basis Design and Build Start-up Organisation Assist in Installing Business Infrastructure Develop and Implement Business Processes Capital Advisory Supporting business strategy and execution with comprehensive capital advisory in our industries of focus M&A Due Diligence commercial & financial Fund Raising Corporate Finance Certifications Technopak is an ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified Company

A.T. Kearney

http://www.atkearney.com/

About A.T.Kearney..
A.T. Kearney is a global team of innovative, insightful and collaborative experts who deliver creative, meaningful and, above all, sustainable results. We're a team of management consultants that generates powerful strategic insights to address practical, real-world needs and we see each project through to completion. By daring to challenge conventional thinking, we create customized approaches, rightly suited to our clients' challenges, which help them achieve both immediate and long-term business objectives. With deep expertise across a wide range of global industries, and a proud legacy of collaboration, we pride ourselves on delivering great outcomes for every one of our clients. We believe, above all else, that by doing good, we will do well for our clients, ourselves and our community. We do this with passion for people, ideas and the world in which we live.

McKinsey

http://www.mckinsey.com/

About McKinsey
We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can. We have deep functional and industry expertise as well as breadth of geographical reach. We are passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to our clients and, often, to the world. We work with our clients as we do with our colleagues. We build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity. We do this to help build internal support, get to real issues, and reach practical recommendations. We bring out the capabilities of clients to fully participate in the process and lead the ongoing work.

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