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TABLE 7.2 <strong>India</strong>: Food retail establishments <strong>and</strong> characteristics by outlet type
Street markets <strong>and</strong>
Type <strong>of</strong> outlet
The central plazas/bazaars roadside st<strong>and</strong>s Small stores/kiranas Midsize grocery stores Hypermarkets
Estimated number 1,000 10–12 million Over 6.5 million
Unknown, but certainly a small number, as organized
retail is estimated at 1 percent <strong>of</strong> the market.
Estimated store size Groups <strong>of</strong> approximately 100 Varies greatly. Can range
stalls. Average stall size is from a table to a large shop Less than 2,000 square ft 3,000-6,500 square ft 25,000-150,000 sq ft
5–10 ft by 10–15 ft.
with multiple vendors.
Type Unorganized Unorganized
Mostly unorganized, but some
organized chains
Organized
Organized
Characteristics
Typical refrigeration
Types <strong>of</strong> goods sold
Groups <strong>of</strong> stalls that together
sell a large range <strong>of</strong> items,
usually within a building
complex.
None
A wide selection <strong>of</strong> goods,
including local fruits <strong>and</strong>
vegetables, pulses, snack
foods (including chips <strong>and</strong>
nuts), <strong>and</strong> spices. Some
processed <strong>and</strong> consumer
goods. Small amount <strong>of</strong>
imported fruit.
Generally, little to no
ambiance.
None
Selection <strong>of</strong> goods can
range from a h<strong>and</strong>ful <strong>of</strong>
items at small stores to a
wider range (20–30 different
fresh items) at large stores.
Imported fruit available.
Limited information on other
products available.
Variety <strong>of</strong> range <strong>of</strong> products from
limited amount to a wide range <strong>of</strong>
products, although not
necessarily a large number <strong>of</strong>
each product. Generally, little to
no ambiance, but good customer
service.
Some, mostly small beverage
units.
Produce selection averages
15–30 items. Also dry goods.
Some have bakeries <strong>and</strong>/or meat
counters. Mainly at organized
outlets: domestic food br<strong>and</strong>s,
including regional <strong>and</strong> specialty
br<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> some imported
foods. Imported fruit available.
Some outlets carry dairy <strong>and</strong>/or
frozen foods.
Often clean <strong>and</strong> well lit.
Self-service.
Some refrigerated cases
Produce selection averages
20–50 products, although
some chains <strong>of</strong>fer
significantly more selection.
Domestic food br<strong>and</strong>s
available, including regional
<strong>and</strong> specialty br<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong>
some imported foods.
Imported fruit available.
Many have bakeries <strong>and</strong>
dairy sections. Some have
frozen food section.
Quality varies, both for
the store itself <strong>and</strong> for
the presentation <strong>of</strong> all
products. Some stores
are dimly lit <strong>and</strong> poorly
managed; some are
well lt, clean, <strong>and</strong> well
run. Self-service.
Full range <strong>of</strong>
refrigerated display
cases
Range <strong>of</strong> products,
including produce, dry
goods, beverages, <strong>and</strong>
snack foods <strong>of</strong> both
domestic <strong>and</strong> foreign
origin. Some also have
bakeries <strong>and</strong> meat
sections. Also sell
nonfood items.
Sources: Florida Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture <strong>and</strong> Consumer Services, <strong>India</strong>: Road to Success, 2007; Singh, <strong>India</strong>: Retail Food Sector; 2006; Commission staff interviews with industry
<strong>of</strong>ficials, Mumbai <strong>and</strong> New Delhi, <strong>India</strong>, May 4 to June 5, 2009; Commission staff observation <strong>of</strong> various food retail outlets, Mumbai <strong>and</strong> New Delhi, <strong>India</strong>, May 30, 2009, <strong>and</strong>
May 27, 2009.
Note: There are no clear dividing lines between categories <strong>of</strong> unorganized retail, <strong>and</strong> even the number <strong>of</strong> outlets varies according to the different definitions.