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The Indian retail industry has emerged as one of the most dynamic and fast-paced industries due to the entry of several new players. It accounts for over 10 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and around 8 per cent of the employment. India is the world’s fifth-largest global destination in the retail space.


FICCI Retail division has been relentlessly working on addressing the issues which have been identified as major bottlenecks to the growth of the sector. The committee has the conviction that all of us in the industry have a great opportunity to shape a bright and successful future for this sector. The committee since its inception has been instrumental in promoting the Indian retail sector. With a vision to create a favourable environment for the growth of retail in India, the committee has consistently contributed to the cause of retail industry growth.

FICCI Retail & Internal Trade division is led by a high powered committee which is composed of the decision makers of Retail & related industry. It comprises of 48 members.


The Indian retail industry has emerged as one of the most dynamic and fast-paced industries due to the entry of several new players. It accounts for over 10 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and around 8 per cent of the employment. India is the world’s fifth-largest global destination in the retail space.

Indian Retail Industry has immense potential as India has the second largest population with affluent middle class, rapid urbanisation and solid growth of internet.

Market Size

India’s retail market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10 per cent to US$ 1.6 trillion by 2026 from US$ 641 billion in 2016. While the overall retail market is expected to grow at 12 per cent per annum, modern trade would expand twice as fast at 20 per cent per annum and traditional trade at 10 per cent#. Indian retail market is divided into “Organised Retail Market” which is valued at $60 billion which is only 9 per cent of the total sector and “Unorganised Retail Market constitutes the rest 91 per cent of the sector.

India’s Business to Business (B2B) e-commerce market is expected to reach US$ 700 billion by 2020.## Online retail is expected to be at par with the physical stores in the next five years.

India’s direct selling industry is expected to reach a size of Rs 23,654 crore (US$ 3.54 billion) by FY2019-20, as per a joint report by India Direct Selling Association (IDSA) and PHD.

Indian exports of locally made retail and lifestyle products grew at a CAGR of 10 per cent from 2013 to 2016.

The size of modern retail in India is expected to double to Rs 171,800 crore (US$ 25.7 billion) from Rs 87,100 crore (US$ 13 billion) in three years driven by omni-channel retail.


Team Leader

Leena Jaisani

Deputy Secretary General
2023
Mar
Study
FICCI Study:Overview of the Legal and Regulatory Framework: Retail

Overview of the Legal and Regulatory Framework: Retail

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Press Release

Govt working to introduce reasonably strict, but practical quality standards for manufacturing sector: Piyush Goyal

2021
Sep
Press Release

FMCG sector ushering in rapid structural reforms to make India USD 5 trillion economies: Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS, Ministry for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

Press Release

Thin line between drugs and cosmetics; well-informed policy and rules need of the hour: Shraddha Srivastava, Assistant Drugs Controller (I), CDSCO

Press Release

Public-private partnerships for digital MSMEs: Navneet Sehgal, Addl Chief Secretary, Information, MSME

Press Release

Augmented transparency; enhanced efficiency; facilitating ease of business and building economies of scale will enable MSMEs carve out a niche for themselves: BB Swain, MSME Secretary

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FICCI Study:Resilience in the FMCG & Retail Sector

Resilience in the FMCG & Retail Sector

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FICCI Events:

Massmerize 2021

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2020
Oct
Press Release

Concept of Atmanirbhar Bharat is not anathema to competition, it coexists with competition: Chief Economic Adviser, GoI

Press Release

Govt in final stages of drafting new National Retail Trade Policy: MoS for Commerce & Industry, GoI

Press Release

Unconventional, agile, and tech-driven strategies to help REBOOT the consumer industry: FICCI-Deloitte report on FMCG and Retail (e-commerce)

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FICCI Study: FMCG and retail (e-commerce) REBOOT

FMCG and retail (e-commerce) REBOOT

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FICCI Events:

MASSMERIZE 2020

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Apr
Event

FICCI and Grant Thornton Webinar: Impact of COVID-19 on Consumer and Retail sectors

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Jan
Press Release

Quick notification of e-pharmacy rules needed: FICCI

2019
Oct
Press Release

Industry should take lead in making investments to put growth back on 7% plus path: Chief Economic Advisor

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FICCI Study:Evolve for Consumer

Evolve for Consumer

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FICCI Events:

Massmerize 2019

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2018
Dec
Press Release

Indian Foodservice industry to reach Rs 5,52,000 crore by 2022 with a 10% growth

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FICCI Study:Changing Landscape of the Food Service Retail Industry

Changing Landscape of the Food Service Retail Industry

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Event

Foodzania 2018 - Food Service Retail Conference

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Press Release

Set-up a robust consumer grievance redressal mechanism in Direct Selling Sector - Anil Bahuguna, Jt. Secy., Department of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India

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FICCI Study:DIRECT 2018: Implementation of Direct Selling Guidelines in States & Viewing the Direct Selling Industry with a Futuristic Lens

DIRECT 2018: Implementation of Direct Selling Guidelines in States & Viewing the Direct Selling Industry with a Futuristic Lens

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Event

Direct 2018

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Oct
Press Release

Win consumers' trust, uphold their rights through legible product labelling in Hindi and regional languages: Ram Vilas Paswan

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FICCI Study:Consumer LEADS

Consumer LEADS

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FICCI Events:

MASSMERIZE 2018

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2017
Nov
Press Release

Indian Food Services market to grow at a CAGR of 10% to reach INR 5,52,000 crore in 5 years: FICCI-Technopak Report

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FICCI Study:Indian Food Services Industry: Engine for Economic Growth & Employment - A Roadmap for Unlocking Growth

Indian Food Services Industry: Engine for Economic Growth & Employment - A Roadmap for Unlocking Growth

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FICCI Events:

FICCI Foodzania 2017

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Sep
Press Release

Food Processing Minister urges MNCs to test Indian waters at World Food India 'Food Street'

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FICCI Study:KONNECTED Consumers

KONNECTED Consumers

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FICCI Events:

Massmerize 2017

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2016
Nov
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FICCI Study:The contribution of Direct Selling to Building India

The contribution of Direct Selling to Building India

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FICCI Events:

Foodzania: Food Service Retail Conclave

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Sep
Press Release

We are confident these guidelines will certainly help in bringing in regulatory clarity for the sector - A. Didar Singh, Secretary General, FICCI

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FICCI Study:Shaping Consumer Trends

Shaping Consumer Trends

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FICCI Events:

MASSMERIZE 2016

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Jul
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FICCI Study:E-Pharmacy in India: Last Mile Access to Medicines

E-Pharmacy in India: Last Mile Access to Medicines

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FICCI Events:

FICCI Whitepaper launch of 'ePharmacy in India - Last mile access of medicines'

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Jun
Press Release

FICCI comments on the cabinet approval on the Model Shop & Establishment Act

Press Release

Delhi's direct selling market estimated to reach INR 15-20 billion by 2025: FICCI-KPMG Report

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FICCI Study:Direct Selling: Delhi - A Global Industry, Empowering Millions

Direct Selling: Delhi - A Global Industry, Empowering Millions

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FICCI Events:

Launch of FICCI-KPMG Report: 'Direct Selling: Delhi - A Global Industry, Empowering Millions'

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Mar
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FICCI Events:

MoU Signing Ceremony between FICCI and Ministry of Consumer Affairs on SixPoint Partnership Agenda

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FICCI Events:

FICCI-KPMG Report Launch : Direct Selling; Kerala - Global Industry Empowering Millions in India

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Feb
Press Release

FICCI comments on Cabinet's decision on initiating measures to promote digital payments

2015
Nov
Press Release

Andhra CM Naidu releases FICCI-KPMG Report on Direct Selling in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in New Delhi

Sep
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FICCI Events:

Master-Class on Branding & Innovation

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Aug
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FICCI Study:Sell SMART Moving towards a SMARTer consumer market

Sell SMART Moving towards a SMARTer consumer market

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FICCI Events:

Massmerize 2015

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Jun
Press Release

Drugs Controller General of India to formulate guidelines for e-commerce marketplace to ensure safety of consumers

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FICCI Study:FICCI Stakeholder's Consultation on Online Sale of Drugs and Medicines

FICCI Stakeholder's Consultation on Online Sale of Drugs and Medicines

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FICCI Events:

FICCI consultative meeting on 'Pharma Guidelines for Reinforcing Due Diligence for Intermediaries (E-commerce Marketplace)'

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May
Event

Seminar on 'Unlocking the Potential for Growth in Food & Beverage Service Industry'

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Feb
Event
FICCI Events:

The ROI of Branding - How smart design can add to profit

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2014
Aug
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FICCI Study:Creating synergies, erasing boundaries

Creating synergies, erasing boundaries

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FICCI Events:

Massmerize 2014

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Jul
Press Release

Need for clear distinction between fly-by-night operators & genuine business

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FICCI Study:Establishment of an Appropriate Regulatory Framework for Direct Selling in India

Establishment of an Appropriate Regulatory Framework for Direct Selling in India

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Press Release

FICCI Retail Committee Delegation suggests measures to contain price rise of perishables to Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

May
Press Release

FICCI Condemns the Sudden Arrest of Amway India MD

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FICCI Study:FICCI Report on Direct Selling Industry

FICCI Report on Direct Selling Industry

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Survey

Survey on How Retailers and FMCG players can collaborate to create Win-Win Model

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Mar
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FICCI Events:

Food Supply Chain in India: Analyzing the Potential for International Business

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Jan
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FICCI Study:Compilation of Various International Acts & Laws for Direct Selling Industry

Compilation of Various International Acts & Laws for Direct Selling Industry

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Press Release

FICCI Disappointed with Delhi Decision on FDI in Retail

2013
Aug
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FICCI Study:TCS-FICCI - Massmerize 2013, Adapting to the Multi-channel Customer, A Roadmap for Integrated Multi-channel Retailing

TCS-FICCI - Massmerize 2013, Adapting to the Multi-channel Customer, A Roadmap for Integrated Multi-channel Retailing

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FICCI Events:

Massmerize 2013

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Jun
Press Release

FICCI Retail Committee Submission on Multi Brand Retail Policy and on recent clarifications to the Hon'ble Minister during the Roundtable of MB retailers

Event

FICCI Retail Committee Delegation to Mr. Anand Sharma, Hon'ble Commerce Minister on FDI in Multi-Brand Retail

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May
Press Release

FICCI Condemns the Arrest of CEO, Amway India

Apr
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FICCI Events:

FICCI-FACC Inter-College Nukkad Natak Competition on Safe Online Shopping

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FICCI Events:

Workshop on Food Safety in Organized Retailing

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Mar
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FICCI Events:

Meeting with the Japanese Retailers Association

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Feb
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FICCI Events:

UK/India: Retail, Food and Drink: Accessing Opportunities

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Event
FICCI Events:

FICCI-RAI Joint Session on FDI in Retail: Retail Leadership Summit

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2012
Nov
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FICCI Study:FICCI Report on FDI in Retail

FICCI Report on FDI in Retail

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Event
FICCI Events:

Interaction with the Thought leaders on FDI in Retail

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Policy

FICCI Representation on Essential Commodities Act to Shri Anil Vasantrao Deshmukh, Hon'ble Minister of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection, Government of Maharashtra

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Sep
Press Release

Reaction from President, FICCI on FDI in Multi-Brand Retail

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FICCI Study:Driving Indian Consumption through Integrated Multichannel Retailing

Driving Indian Consumption through Integrated Multichannel Retailing

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Aug
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FICCI Events:

Massmerize 2012

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Jun
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Industry Connsultation on Trustmark for E-retailers

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2011
Dec
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FICCI Events:

Workshop on Improving Safety & Quality in Food Retailing

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Event

Workshop on Improving Safety & Quality in Food Retail Chain

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2010
Event

Massmeize 2010-FICCI FMCG conference

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Nov
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FICCI Study:Footfalls : Feb-Mar 2010

Footfalls : Feb-Mar 2010

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Oct
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FICCI Events:

Interactive Meeting with Mr Subodh Kant Sahai, Hon'ble Union Minister for Food Processing Industries and Mr.Mike Duke, President & CEO, Walmart Stores Inc

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Jul
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FICCI Study:Footfalls: June-July 2010

Footfalls: June-July 2010

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2009
Oct
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FICCI Study:Footfalls : Dec 09 - Jan 2010

Footfalls : Dec 09 - Jan 2010

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Jul
Event
FICCI Events:

MASSMERIZE 2009

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FICCI Events:

Massmerize 2009: Curtain Raiser

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Jun
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FICCI Study:Footfalls : May-June 2009

Footfalls : May-June 2009

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Apr
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FICCI Study:Footfalls : March-April 2009

Footfalls : March-April 2009

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Jan
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FICCI Study:Footfalls : December-January 2009

Footfalls : December-January 2009

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2008
Nov
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FICCI Study:Footfalls : October-November 2008

Footfalls : October-November 2008

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Past Events

Archive
FICCI Past Event: Massmerize 2021

Massmerize 2021

Sep 23, 2021, FICCI, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: MASSMERIZE 2020

MASSMERIZE 2020

Oct 28, 2020, Virtual Platform
FICCI Past Event: FICCI and Grant Thornton Webinar: Impact of COVID-19 on Consumer and Retail sectors

FICCI and Grant Thornton Webinar: Impact of COVID-19 on Consumer and Retail sectors

Apr 24, 2020, Webinar, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
FICCI Past Event: Massmerize 2019

Massmerize 2019

Oct 16, 2019, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Foodzania 2018 - Food Service Retail Conference

Foodzania 2018 - Food Service Retail Conference

Dec 12, 2018, FICCI, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Direct 2018

Direct 2018

Dec 03, 2018, FICCI, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: MASSMERIZE 2018

MASSMERIZE 2018

Oct 09, 2018, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: FICCI Foodzania 2017

FICCI Foodzania 2017

Nov 14, 2017, FICCI, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Massmerize 2017

Massmerize 2017

Sep 07, 2017, FICCI, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Foodzania: Food Service Retail Conclave

Foodzania: Food Service Retail Conclave

Nov 18, 2016, FICCI, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: MASSMERIZE 2016

MASSMERIZE 2016

Sep 01, 2016, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: FICCI Whitepaper launch of 'ePharmacy in India - Last mile access of medicines'

FICCI Whitepaper launch of 'ePharmacy in India - Last mile access of medicines'

Jul 25, 2016, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Launch of FICCI-KPMG Report:  'Direct Selling: Delhi - A Global Industry, Empowering Millions'

Launch of FICCI-KPMG Report: 'Direct Selling: Delhi - A Global Industry, Empowering Millions'

Jun 28, 2016, FICCI, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: MoU Signing Ceremony between FICCI and Ministry of Consumer Affairs on SixPoint Partnership Agenda

MoU Signing Ceremony between FICCI and Ministry of Consumer Affairs on SixPoint Partnership Agenda

Mar 22, 2016, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: FICCI-KPMG Report Launch : Direct Selling; Kerala - Global Industry Empowering Millions in India

FICCI-KPMG Report Launch : Direct Selling; Kerala - Global Industry Empowering Millions in India

Mar 18, 2016, Thiruvananthapuram
FICCI Past Event: Master-Class on Branding & Innovation

Master-Class on Branding & Innovation

Sep 01, 2015, Mumbai
FICCI Past Event: Massmerize 2015

Massmerize 2015

Aug 31, 2015, The Lalit, Mumbai
FICCI Past Event: FICCI consultative meeting on 'Pharma Guidelines for Reinforcing Due Diligence for Intermediaries (E-commerce Marketplace)'

FICCI consultative meeting on 'Pharma Guidelines for Reinforcing Due Diligence for Intermediaries (E-commerce Marketplace)'

Jun 17, 2015, FICCI, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Seminar on 'Unlocking the Potential for Growth in Food & Beverage Service Industry'

Seminar on 'Unlocking the Potential for Growth in Food & Beverage Service Industry'

May 26, 2015, FICCI, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: The ROI of Branding - How smart design can add to profit

The ROI of Branding - How smart design can add to profit

Feb 11, 2015, Dusit Devarana, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Massmerize 2014

Massmerize 2014

Aug 07, 2014, The Lalit, Mumbai
FICCI Past Event: Food Supply Chain in India: Analyzing the Potential for International Business

Food Supply Chain in India: Analyzing the Potential for International Business

Mar 28, 2014, FICCI, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Massmerize 2013

Massmerize 2013

Aug 07, 2013, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: FICCI Retail Committee Delegation to Mr. Anand Sharma, Hon'ble Commerce Minister on FDI in Multi-Brand Retail

FICCI Retail Committee Delegation to Mr. Anand Sharma, Hon'ble Commerce Minister on FDI in Multi-Brand Retail

Jun 27, 2013, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: FICCI-FACC Inter-College Nukkad Natak Competition on Safe Online Shopping

FICCI-FACC Inter-College Nukkad Natak Competition on Safe Online Shopping

Apr 04, 2013, Miranda House, Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Workshop on Food Safety in Organized Retailing

Workshop on Food Safety in Organized Retailing

Apr 01, 2013, FICCI, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Meeting with the Japanese Retailers Association

Meeting with the Japanese Retailers Association

Mar 29, 2013, FICCI, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: UK/India: Retail, Food and Drink: Accessing Opportunities

UK/India: Retail, Food and Drink: Accessing Opportunities

Feb 19, 2013, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: FICCI-RAI Joint Session on FDI in Retail: Retail Leadership Summit

FICCI-RAI Joint Session on FDI in Retail: Retail Leadership Summit

Feb 07, 2013, Grand Hyatt, Santacruz (E), Mumbai
FICCI Past Event: Interaction with the Thought leaders on FDI in Retail

Interaction with the Thought leaders on FDI in Retail

Nov 17, 2012, FICCI, Federation House, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Massmerize 2012

Massmerize 2012

Aug 07, 2012, The Leela, Mumbai
FICCI Past Event: Industry Connsultation on Trustmark for E-retailers

Industry Connsultation on Trustmark for E-retailers

Jun 28, 2012, FICCI, Federation House, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Workshop on Improving Safety & Quality in Food Retail Chain

Workshop on Improving Safety & Quality in Food Retail Chain

Dec 14, 2011, Mumbai
FICCI Past Event: Workshop on Improving Safety & Quality in Food Retailing

Workshop on Improving Safety & Quality in Food Retailing

Dec 14, 2011, Mumbai
FICCI Past Event: Massmeize 2010-FICCI FMCG conference

Massmeize 2010-FICCI FMCG conference

Dec 14, 2010, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Interactive Meeting with Mr Subodh Kant Sahai, Hon'ble Union Minister for Food Processing Industries and Mr.Mike Duke, President & CEO, Walmart Stores Inc

Interactive Meeting with Mr Subodh Kant Sahai, Hon'ble Union Minister for Food Processing Industries and Mr.Mike Duke, President & CEO, Walmart Stores Inc

Oct 26, 2010, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: MASSMERIZE 2009

MASSMERIZE 2009

Jul 23, 2009, New Delhi
FICCI Past Event: Massmerize 2009: Curtain Raiser

Massmerize 2009: Curtain Raiser

Jul 08, 2009, New Delhi

Chair / Co-Chair

Chair

FICCI Chair Cochair: Mr. V Subramaniam

Mr. V Subramaniam

Managing Director, Reliance Retail

Co-Chair

FICCI Chair Cochair: Mr. Sunil Kataria

Mr. Sunil Kataria

CEO, Lifestyle Business
Raymond Ltd

Studies

Surveys

Survey on How Retailers and FMCG players can collaborate to create Win-Win Model

Policy Recommendations

FICCI Representation on Essential Commodities Act to Shri Anil Vasantrao Deshmukh, Hon'ble Minister of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection, Government of Maharashtra

Media Coverage

The Telegraph Online |

National retail trade policy in the works

Deccan Herald |

Retail trade set for revamp

United News of India |

Industries be built in remote areas: CEA

The Economic Times |

Coronavirus impact on India's retail sector

Retail4Growth |

Retail brands react to Union Budget 2020

India Education Diary |

Quick notification of e-pharmacy rules needed: FICCI

The Hans India |

Kirana stores need digitisation: Deloitte

Industry Global News |

Indian Retail Market to the touch $1,200 billion

Indian Retailer.com |

6 Rules of engagement that all retailers must know

The Hindu Business Line |

Fundamentals of economy ‘very very strong’: CEA

Business Today |

Three mega trends shaping how you eat

IndianRetailer.com |

How Walmart India is banking on private labels?

The Times of India |

Print labels in local languages: Paswan to FMCGs

The Hindu Business Line |

India to be a key market for PepsiCo: country CEO

The Indian Express |

'Direct selling can be regulated'

The Asian Age |

Direct selling may be regulated soon

Absolute India |

FSSAI tightens the noose around eateries

The Telegraph |

Licence must for eateries: Regulator

The Times of India |

'Open up multi-brand retail more for job push'

Financial Express |

FSSAI plans web-based system for inspection

The Hindu Business Line |

Flipkart Global to enable sellers to export worldwide

Financial Express |

Ensuring a seamless shopping experience

Asian Age |

FSSAI to review food biz rules

Business Standard |

How Big Bazaar lost its way online

Business Standard |

India Inc hails move on direct selling

The Hindu Business Line |

From GST to G.I.S.T

The Times of India |

46 e-firms ignore govt mail on buyers’ plaints

Financial Chronicle |

Single policy for e-comm retail, FMCG on cards

The Economic Times |

'Facebook will be Bigger Media than TV'

The Economic Times |

Roadshows to push the FDI cart in food retail

Sunday Guardian |

Direct selling businesses may get a makeover

Financial Chronicle |

Soon, guidelines for direct selling firms

Sunday Guardian |

New FDI policy will boost e-commerce

The Hindu |

FMC gets more teeth

The Statesman |

FMC gets more teeth

The Indian Express |

Retailers meet Sharma, ask for more in FDI policy

The Indian Express |

Govt drafting law on direct selling business

Financial Chronicle |

New law on direct selling on the anvil

The Statesman |

`64K cr needed for strong infra'

HT Mint |

Retail to grow six times by 2020

Hindustan Times |

Hot food retail sector gets government push

The Financial Express |

FICCI for FDI in retail to tame food inflation

The Financial Express |

Bharti Wal-Mart to rope in 35,000 farmers by 2015

The Economic Times |

Sahai bats for FDI in multi-brand retail

Financial Chronicle |

Wal-Mart’s training centre in Bangalore

The Financial Express |

FDI in retail sector likely to be liberalised

Mail Today |

FDI ease for retail and pharma likely

Hindustan Times |

‘Tax on rentals will impact retail’

Financial Chronicle |

Retail FDI to help everyone

Business Line |

Marico hopes to `maintain' product prices

Business Standard |

Festive season sales push up retail targets

Financial Chronicle |

Big boom bonanza month sparks buoyant demand

The Statesman |

Domestic demand picking up: Survey

Financial Chronicle |

Bharti Wal-Mart looks towards south India

Government Papers

Review of the policy on Foreign Direct Investment- allowing FDI in Multi-Brand Retail Trading.

Press Releases

Govt working to introduce reasonably strict, but practical quality standards for manufacturing sector: Piyush Goyal

FMCG sector ushering in rapid structural reforms to make India USD 5 trillion economies: Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS, Ministry for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

Public-private partnerships for digital MSMEs: Navneet Sehgal, Addl Chief Secretary, Information, MSME

Thin line between drugs and cosmetics; well-informed policy and rules need of the hour: Shraddha Srivastava, Assistant Drugs Controller (I), CDSCO

Augmented transparency; enhanced efficiency; facilitating ease of business and building economies of scale will enable MSMEs carve out a niche for themselves: BB Swain, MSME Secretary

Concept of Atmanirbhar Bharat is not anathema to competition, it coexists with competition: Chief Economic Adviser, GoI

Unconventional, agile, and tech-driven strategies to help REBOOT the consumer industry: FICCI-Deloitte report on FMCG and Retail (e-commerce)

Govt in final stages of drafting new National Retail Trade Policy: MoS for Commerce & Industry, GoI

Quick notification of e-pharmacy rules needed: FICCI

Industry should take lead in making investments to put growth back on 7% plus path: Chief Economic Advisor

Indian Foodservice industry to reach Rs 5,52,000 crore by 2022 with a 10% growth

Set-up a robust consumer grievance redressal mechanism in Direct Selling Sector - Anil Bahuguna, Jt. Secy., Department of Consumer Affairs, Govt. of India

Win consumers' trust, uphold their rights through legible product labelling in Hindi and regional languages: Ram Vilas Paswan

Indian Food Services market to grow at a CAGR of 10% to reach INR 5,52,000 crore in 5 years: FICCI-Technopak Report

Food Processing Minister urges MNCs to test Indian waters at World Food India 'Food Street'

We are confident these guidelines will certainly help in bringing in regulatory clarity for the sector - A. Didar Singh, Secretary General, FICCI

FICCI comments on the cabinet approval on the Model Shop & Establishment Act

Delhi's direct selling market estimated to reach INR 15-20 billion by 2025: FICCI-KPMG Report

FICCI comments on Cabinet's decision on initiating measures to promote digital payments

Andhra CM Naidu releases FICCI-KPMG Report on Direct Selling in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in New Delhi

Drugs Controller General of India to formulate guidelines for e-commerce marketplace to ensure safety of consumers

Need for clear distinction between fly-by-night operators & genuine business

FICCI Retail Committee Delegation suggests measures to contain price rise of perishables to Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

FICCI Condemns the Sudden Arrest of Amway India MD

FICCI Disappointed with Delhi Decision on FDI in Retail

FICCI Retail Committee Submission on Multi Brand Retail Policy and on recent clarifications to the Hon'ble Minister during the Roundtable of MB retailers

FICCI Condemns the Arrest of CEO, Amway India

Reaction from President, FICCI on FDI in Multi-Brand Retail