Dear Members & Friends,

India was identified as the most sought-after market by retailers who are looking to the world's emerging markets to drive the success of their businesses in the future, according to new research by CB Richard Ellis.

A report by the world's leading commercial real estate services firm has revealed that 40 per cent of retailers expect emerging markets to provide their main source of growth over the next five years, while only a quarter expect to see growth concentrated in their home market.

The Global Emerging Markets Survey explores the views of some 300 retailers worldwide, representing a global portfolio of 25,000 stores, and provides the latest insight into retailer attitudes towards the world's emerging retail destinations.

The report reveals that 27 per cent of international retailers surveyed have opened their first store in India in the last year or are planning to do so.

The country is considered particularly attractive because of the size of its market compared to its low presence of international retailers. With foreign ownership rules being gradually relaxed, foreign investment is also now possible, allowing single-brand retailers to own up to 49 per cent of their India operations.

Ukraine and Russia also ranked highly in the survey, in second and third positions respectively. Ukraine, in particular, benefits not only from its own rapid economic growth but also from its proximity to Russia.

Source: India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF)

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India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) is a public-private partnership between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the Confederation of Indian Industry. It aims to effectively present the India business perspective and leverage business partnerships in a globalising market place.



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