Format for the Dissertation/ Research Projectto be submitted by the students

General Instructions

The report should be neatly computerized in double space on one side and in A 4 size Bond Paper only. Times New Roman 12 or Arial 12 font should be only used.The report must be cardboard bound and with Gold Embossing. (You have to submit only print out. Binding will be done by Institute’s printer)

Three copies of the dissertation duly signed by the Guide should be submitted to the Director or to the person nominated by the Director for this purpose.

To submit soft copy to the person nominated by the Director.

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Format of the Dissertation

(Pease see the sample sheets attached)

The dissertation should be of the following format:

Front Wrapper Cover page

Title, name of the student, roll no, name of the guide and other

such details.

Title Page (same as above)

Declaration of the student

Certificate of the Guide

Acknowledgements

Contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

Main Body of the Dissertation – should not be less than 80

pages.

Reference Section

o Appendix 1 Copy of the questionnaire if any

o Appendix 2 Bibliography

o Appendix 3 Newspaper clippings, Articles and other

reading Material.

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Sample for Card bound with gold embossed

TITLE of the Project Report

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

(Specialization)

by:

XXXXXXXXXXXX

(Roll No.yyyyy)

Taheri Scholarship Society’s

BES’s Institute of Management Studies and Research

(Affiliated to University of Mumbai)

Feb 2013

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(First Page) TITLE of the Project Report

Dissertation Submitted to the

BES’s Institute of Management Studies and Research

( Approved by AICTE & Affiliated to University of Mumbai)

in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award

of the Degree of

MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Submitted by:

XXXXXXXXXXXX

(Roll No.yyyyy)

Research Guide: xxxxxxxxxxxx

Feb 2013

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(Second Page SAMPLE)

Foreign Direct Investment, Supply Chain Aspects and the Competitive

Scenario of theRetail Sector in India:An Analysis of Problems,

Implications & Perspectives(with a case study of Pantaloon Retail India Ltd.)

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Sample

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the dissertation titled “Foreign Direct

Investment, Supply Chain Aspects and the Competitive Scenario

of the Retail Sector in India: An Analysis of Problems, Implications

& Perspectives (with a case study of Pantaloon Retail India Ltd.)”

submitted for the MMS Degree of University of Mumbai at BES’s

Institute of Management Studies and Research, is my original work

and the dissertation has not been plagiarized or formed the basis

for the award of any other diploma or degree, associate ship,

fellowship or any other similar titles.

Place: Mumbai

Date:

(XXXXXXXXXXX)

Signature of the Student

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Certificate

This is to certify that the dissertation titled “Foreign Direct

Investment, Supply Chain Aspects and the Competitive Scenario

of the Retail Sector in India: An Analysis of Problems, Implications

& Perspectives (with a case study of Pantaloon Retail India Ltd.)”

is the bona fide research work carried out by Mr.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX student of MMS, at BES’s Institute of

Management Studies and Research (Affiliated to University of

Mumbai) during the year 2011 -2013, in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the award of the Degree of Master of

Management Studies of University of Mumbai and that the

dissertation has not formed the basis for the award previously of

any degree, diploma, associate ship, fellowship or any other

similar title.

Place: Mumbai

Date:

Signature of the Director Signature of the Guide

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I am grateful to BES’s Institute of Management Studies and Research

(Approved by AICTE & Affiliated to University of Mumbai) for giving me an

opportunity to pursue MMS. I wish to thank Professor N. S. Kazi Director,

BES’s Institute of Management Studies and Research, who has been a

perpetual source of inspiration and offered valuable suggestions to improve

my Research work.

I am thankful to my Research Guide XXXXXXXXX Professor, BES’s Institute

of Management Studies and Research, for abundant guidance, support, and

encouragement throughout my study.

I wish to express my gratitude to various people from the xxxxxxx sector for

providing me valuable information.

I would like to express my thanks to my family, friends and colleagues for their

unfailing support.

Place: MumbaiDate: March. 2013

Signature of the student

( Name )

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( This page is OPTIONAL)

Preface

While searching for a suitable topic for the MMS Dissertation, I happened to

meet a person from the Retail Sector, who suggested to me the topic on the

Retail Sector of India. During the course of the discussion, it transpired that

the problems that this sector faces is with respect to Foreign Direct

Investment, Supply Chain Aspects and the intense competitive scenario in

future say 2014 or 2015.

The topics having aroused my curiosity, discussions were held with several

people in the retail sector to understand the veracity of the above thought

process and also understand the real issues plaguing the industry.

All these aspects then resulted in the development of the project report titled

‘Foreign Direct Investment, Supply Chain Aspects and the Competitive

Scenario of the Retail Sector in India – An Analysis of Problems, Implications

and Perspectives with a case study of Pantaloon India Ltd.’

It is strongly hoped that this project covers not only the various requirements

of the Project Study but also of the Industry.

Signature of the Student

This page is OPTIONAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter No TitlePage No

A   List of Tables  

B   List of Figures  

C   List of Abbreviations  

1   Executive Summary  

    Objective of the Study  

3   Research Methodology  

4   Review of Literature  

5   Retail Industry - A perspective  

  5.1 Introduction  

  5.2 Global Scenario  

  5.3 Indian Scenario  

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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - Analysis and Impact on the Retail Sector in India

 

  6.1 Introduction  

  6.2 Locational Determinants for Fdi  

  6.3 Government Regulation in FDI  

  6.4 Impact of the Foreign Player due to FDI on the Retail Sector in India  

  6.5 Impact of FDI on the Retail Sector in India  

  6.6 FDI in Retail - Beefits and Concerns  

  6.7 Case Study: Imapct of FDI in China  

7   Drivers of Growth in the Retail Sector  

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Contd)

Chapter No TitlePage No

8   Supply Chain Aspects in the Retail Sector  

  8.1 Introduction  

  8.2 Components of the Supply Chain Management  

  8.3 Activities involved in the Supply Chain Management  

  8.4 The Drivers of the Supply Chain Management Initiatitives  

  8.5 The Key issues in the Supply Chain Management  

  8.6 The Issues involved in the Supply Chain Management in India  

  8.7 The Retail Supply Chain  

9   Case Study: Pantaloon India Ltd.  

  9.1 Introduction  

  9.2 Core Strengths of Pantaloon India Ltd  

  9.3 Areas of Concern for Pantaloon India Ltd  

  9.4 The Future Plans of Pantaloon India Ltd  

  9.5 The Challengers of Pantaloon India Ltd  

  9.6 The Financial Analysis of Pantaloon India Ltd. And Shopper’s Stop  

10   Conclusion  

  10.1 The Pluses and Minuses of Pantaloon India Ltd  

  10.2 Action Strategies for Pantaloon  

11   Strategies for success of the Retail Sector in India  

12  Reference Section

 

  12.1 Details of Field Research  

  12.2 Annexure  

  12.3 Bibliography  

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LIST OF TABLES

Table No TitlePage No

5.1Details of Revenue generated and No of employees of some of the World's Largest Companies.

 

5.2 Details of the Malls expected by the year 2006-07 

5.3 Comparison between the various formats used by retailers

 

5.4 Characteristics of the various retail formats 

6.1 Growth in the number of stores in China due to FDI 

6.2 Growth in employment in China due to FDI 

7.1 The changing pattern of the Indian Customer - Income wise

 

7.2 The changing pattern of the Indian households 

7.3 The changing pattern of the Indian demographic pattern 

9.1 The Major Milestones of Pantaloon India Ltd 

9.2 Michael Porter's Five Force Field Analysis 

9.3 Competitive Scenario in the Retail Market 

9.4 to 9.10 The Financial Analysis of Pantaloon and Shopper's Stop

 

LIST OF FIGURES

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Fig No. TitlePage No

5.1Flow of goods and services from the manufacturer to the retailer

 

5.2 Types of retailer 

5.3 Classification of retailers according to store / non store basis

 

5.4 Retail growth rate in selected countries in 2004 

5.5Share of the organized and unorganized retail in the total retail market

 

5.6 Growth of the organized retail over the years 

5.7 Growth of the unorganized retail over the years 

8.1 The cost concept of Supply Chain Management System 

8.2 Influencers of the Supply Chain Management Process 

8.3The flow of goods and suppliers in the Retail Supply Chain process

 

9.1 The BCG Matrix 

9.2 Probable strategies of the competitors in the future 

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

EU European Union

FDI Foreign Direct Investment

GDP Gross Domestic Product

NAFTA North American Free Trade Agreement

SAARCSouth Asian Association for Regional Corporation

M & A Mergers and Acquisition

MNC Multinational Corporation

VAT Value Added Tax

MRP Maximum Retail Price

FMCG Fast Moving Consumer Goods

EPCG Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme

DIPP Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion

CAGR Compounded Annual Growth Rate

NRI Non Resident Indian

RFID Radio Frequency Identification

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Chapter 1

Executive Summary

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“Foreign Direct Investment, Supply Chain

Aspects and the Competitive Scenario of

the Retail Sector in India:

An Analysis of Problems, Implications & Perspectives

(With a case study of Pantaloon Retail India Ltd.)”

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Executive Summary (at least one page)

Organized Retailing has played a major role world over in contributing to

the nation’s GDP and in providing opportunities for skilled employment.

This can be best seen in countries like U.S.A., U.K., Mexico, Brazil,

Thailand, Malaysia Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Dubai and more recently

China. Organized Retailing

… … … …. …. …. …. ….

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Webliography

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Appendix

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