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With positive macro-economic news coming in from most quarters within India and from the large developed
economies, the consumer sectors in India are seeing increased activity from Indian firms, international
companies, investors, and real estate developers. In this second edition of the Perspective, we present
updates and analyses across retail, consumer products, fashion (textile & apparel), healthcare, tourism,
and education.
India’s ‘roti, kapda aur makaan’ consumption hierarchy is changing. This has already changed to ‘roti,
mobile, gaadi aur necklace’ and may soon further evolve to ‘roti, mobile, personal transport, and jewelry
& watches’. In this article, we present the drivers of this change and implications this has for consumer
product companies.
Over the last 12-16 months, the Indian media has gone to town over modern retail’s failure to take-off,
grow and attain profitability. However, the reality is very different. In A Financial Deep Dive into India’s
Retail Sector, we present an analysis of how the modern retail landscape is likely to shape up by 2014.
We also present opportunities for modern retailers to increase margins and returns. Continuing with retail,
in a piece titled Retail Real Estate Trends, we provide a snapshot of key trends and imperatives for the
industry. These include the importance of collaboration between retailers and developers, and the need for
transparency in occupancy charges.
The upcoming introduction of GST in India presents retailers and manufacturers an opportunity to
optimise their supply chains. We provide details on how they can capitalise on this opportunity in GST: An
Opportunity to Enhance the Supply-chain.
In FDI: A Catalyst for Growth of the Textile & Apparel Industry, we explore how FDI can push the
textile and apparel industry towards a new growth path, and the factors that make investment in this
industry an attractive option.
Building Operational Efficiency in Healthcare Delivery presents how hospitals can reduce costs and
improve efficiencies, the importance of customer relationship management, best practices in hospital
revenue management cycle, and the role of facility planning in improving performance.
We trace the journey of tourism and its growth in India, the factors which gave it a growth push, and the
distinct forms of tourism that have now taken shape. This is covered under Indian Tourism – Managing
Growth by Breaking Barriers.
Forecasting the Financial Potential in Education examines the investment scenario for creation of
additional capacity in the education sector and the relevant regulatory developments. It also presents
some investment thumb rules for entrepreneurs and investors.
Lastly, in Social Media: An Emerging Medium for Business Growth, we present the emergence and
significance of social media networks and how companies across the world are leveraging their power for
diverse business and social purposes.
We hope you enjoy reading this Perspective, as much as we did putting it together.
Raghav Gupta, President I raghav.gupta@technopak.com
Volume 02 / 2009
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