Format for the Dissertation/ Research Project to 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 Institutes 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.

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.

Sample for Card bound with gold embossed

TITLE of the Project Report

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (Specialization)

by: XXXXXXXXXXXX (Roll No.yyyyy)

Taheri Scholarship Societys BESs Institute of Management Studies and Research

(Affiliated to University of Mumbai)

Feb 2013

(First Page)

TITLE of the Project Report

Dissertation Submitted to the

BESs 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

(Second Page SAMPLE)

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.)

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 BESs 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

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 BESs 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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I am grateful to BESs 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, BESs 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, BESs 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: Mumbai Date: Feb. 2012

Signature of the student ( Name )

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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

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter No

Title List of Tables List of Figures List of Abbreviations Executive Summary Objective of the Study

Page No

A B C 1

3 4 5

Research Methodology Review of Literature Retail Industry - A perspective

5.1Introduction 5.2Global Scenario 5.3Indian Scenario

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - Analysis and Impact on the Retail Sector in India 6
6.1Introduction 6.2Locational Determinants for Fdi 6.3Government Regulation in FDI 6.4Impact of the Foreign Player due to FDI on the Retail Sector in India 6.5Impact of FDI on the Retail Sector in India 6.6FDI in Retail - Beefits and Concerns 6.7Case Study: Imapct of FDI in China

Drivers of Growth in the Retail Sector

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Contd)

Chapter No

Title Supply Chain Aspects in the Retail Sector

Page No

8
8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7

Introduction Components of the Supply Chain Management Activities involved in the Supply Chain Management The Drivers of the Supply Chain Management Initiatitives The Key issues in the Supply Chain Management The Issues involved in the Supply Chain Management in India The Retail Supply Chain

9
9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6

Case Study: Pantaloon India Ltd.

Introduction Core Strengths of Pantaloon India Ltd Areas of Concern for Pantaloon India Ltd The Future Plans of Pantaloon India Ltd The Challengers of Pantaloon India Ltd The Financial Analysis of Pantaloon India Ltd. And Shoppers Stop

10
10.1 10.2

Conclusion
The Pluses and Minuses of Pantaloon India Ltd Action Strategies for Pantaloon

11 12
12.1 12.2 12.3

Strategies for success of the Retail Sector in India Reference Section

Details of Field Research Annexure Bibliography

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LIST OF TABLES
Table No

Title
Page No

5.1

Details of Revenue generated and No of employees of some of the World's Largest Companies. Details of the Malls expected by the year 2006-07 Comparison between the various formats used by retailers Characteristics of the various retail formats Growth in the number of stores in China due to FDI Growth in employment in China due to FDI The changing pattern of the Indian Customer - Income wise The changing pattern of the Indian households The changing pattern of the Indian demographic pattern The Major Milestones of Pantaloon India Ltd Michael Porter's Five Force Field Analysis Competitive Scenario in the Retail Market The Financial Analysis of Pantaloon and Shopper's Stop

5.2

5.3

5.4 6.1 6.2

7.1

7.2 7.3 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 to 9.10

LIST OF FIGURES

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Fig No.

Title
Page No

5.1

Flow of goods and services from the manufacturer to the retailer Types of retailer Classification of retailers according to store / non store basis Retail growth rate in selected countries in 2004 Share of the organized and unorganized retail in the total retail market Growth of the organized retail over the years Growth of the unorganized retail over the years The cost concept of Supply Chain Management System Influencers of the Supply Chain Management Process The flow of goods and suppliers in the Retail Supply Chain process The BCG Matrix Probable strategies of the competitors in the future

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

5.6 5.7 8.1 8.2

8.3

9.1 9.2

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

EU FDI GDP

European Union Foreign Direct Investment Gross Domestic Product

NAFTA North American Free Trade Agreement SAARC South Asian Association for Regional Corporation M & A Mergers and Acquisition MNC VAT MRP Multinational Corporation Value Added Tax 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 RFID Non Resident Indian 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 nations 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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Bibliography
Reference Books
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Doctoral Dissertation (Unpublished) Scoble, K. 1991. "Career Resilient Characteristics and Commitment Among Registered Nurses: Predictors of Organizational and Professional Retention." Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Columbia University Teacher's College, New York. Tong, A. 1991. "A Study of Organizational and Professional Commitment Among Nurses in Singapore." Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The City University, London.
Webliography

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Appendix

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