These political parties should stop interfering with the economical development in the country. Let there be scope for true free enterprise. If India is a tre democracy then, true free enterprise should go hand in hand and these political parties should not interfere and cause hinderance to setting up of business enterprises and development such as that of Reliance Fresh. In a true free enterprise there are all forces of competition that are allowed as well so every one is allowed to compete fairly and noone can stop the entry of new players in the field just because they feel threatened by the competition. The new entrants such as Reliance Fresh afterall promise better service to the consumers, and in the retail business, the interests of the consumers is of utmost importance. Whoever can serve the interests of the consumers the best will survive the competitive forces and last in the business in a free enterprise environment, without any interference from the political parties. In addition Organized retail is the advancement of the state-of-the-art and progress and moves the country forward and also provides much needed infrastructural improvement in terms of supply chain and public distribution. Before the political parties oppose development they should examine why they are opposed to development policies such as the Nuclear deal as well, as such of their agenda's will only keep the country backward.
Before we cry wolf, look at the Lucknow newspapers, read about the aduleration in milk, vegetables, fruits and everything you can possibly eat. There are no ethics left, no one cares, everyone is out to make a quick buck. Give reliance a chance, let them provide stuff which can at least by consumed without fear. Would you like to drink urea milk that the local milkman supplies. The govt and we people have to ensure that we get good stuff. It is govt's failure that we do not get safe food, and our failure becuase we elected them to office. We deserve this to happen to us - if you do not care about anything, why should anyone care for you or your families??
RE:Organised Retailing
by Ramesh Nittoor on Sep 02, 2007 02:46 AM
Yes stabilising quality and ethical marketing is a major benefit, also increased productivity and reduction in wastes. It is this monetary gain via productivity gain which enables large-scale investment and leads to brand proliferation.
It is also a fundamental life-style change. The flip side of the change process being that it is highly disruptive and highly painful to the losers. Many of the petty businesses are going to get wiped out, unless they are also able to move upscale and become part of the new landscape. It would not be easy for them to make such professional transition. Political challenges in this big money transition are very complex. Democracy, which is responsible for safe operation within 'crucible of law' has severe challenges in this complex politics of development to atleast insure progress is in one direction, even if by fits and starts.
RE:Organised Retailing
by Ramesh Nittoor on Sep 02, 2007 03:02 AM
It is Vendor development to source for Brand proliferation which would lay the foundation for a long term boom in manufacturing and agriculture sector.
We are a domocratic country.By the people for the people. But only in theory not in practical.Citizens make to suffer every where.India is bigest producer of milk & fruits ,vegitable etc , But how many people have acess to pure milk fresh fruits & vegitables.You would not get pure milk at any rate you want to pay.Millions of children dont have reach to one glass full of fresh & pure milk daily.Once govt. decide to import milk and dairy product on cheap rates,but some political parties start shouting this will not in the favour of milk industry.They have more concerned for these few thousand people then million ordanary Indians who are deprived of thier right of fresh & pure milk at reasonable rate.Same is happening now few lac people's intrest is much important than millions.They want we consume rotten and unhygenic fruits and vegitable and higher cost,we have no right to eat fresh and pure fruits because road side vendor goes busness less.Them why govt introduce mobile phone ,it seriously effected the busness of S.T.D P.C.O owners.Nuclear bomb is most important not power supply,bidi makers are above public health,carpet makers are above the innocent children(who actually make them)..........oh God there was no other country for me else this.............
RE:Organised Retailing - a Organised Loot
by Vijay Vardhineni on Sep 02, 2007 09:41 AM
If you compare the quality of products, quality is always better at the big retail chain stores. Once the number of stores increases, they maintain the quality (to protect their brand image) and they start price wars to increase their market share. This is what you see in Airline Industry now.
Because of telecom revolution in India, many telephone booth operators lost their job. Many more people got the job as technicians, sales/service people.
If you want the country to prosper, eliminate the middleman. Big Retail stores will achieve this.
Advantages of the Big Retail stores
1) Lower prices to the consumer. 2) Higher prices for the producer. 3) Lower Tax Evasion. Small shops may or may not pay their taxes. Big shops can not manipulate their accounts in each and individal shopts. 4) Better quality products. 5) Reduction in the cash transactions. Which helps minimize other problems such as counterfeit currency etc. 6) Reduction in corruption. Small shop owners may bribe lots of govt officials. Big shops don't need do this.
For better complainace with the tax laws, we need fewer employers and lots of employees. This way govt can monitor the small number of employers. It is practically impossible to monitor billions of small shop owners.
For a better society, we need big retail stores. Big retail stores save money not by charging more from the customer. They may more money by making their operations highly efficient.
RE:Organised Retailing - a Organised Loot
by savior on Sep 01, 2007 06:18 PM
small shop owners will learn to adapt to the situation and innovate accordingly finding new means of business. But you cannot hold back progress which benefits a large section of society just because a few people will be affected. Also you should remember that Reliance will pay a much better price to farmers than what the middlemen pay.
RE:Organised Retailing - a Organised Loot
by viccy vora on Sep 01, 2007 07:10 PM
sAVIOUR - What about the commision that the farmer will have to pay to the procuring agent which Relaince will employ in their stores.The greed of the educated corrupt is going on & on.
So we need foreigners to make aerated water drinks, potato chips, soaps, tooth pastes, shampoos, etc. If Reliance enters hue and cry? May be the politicians have a choice for Wal-Mart. Jai Hind.
and middlemen are smaller in number than consumers and farmers. They cannot hijack the progress of the country in retailing area. They should learn to organize themselves into a co-operative society and compete properly.
RE:Traders
by VSR on Sep 01, 2007 05:55 PM
What reliance professionalism? They don't have parking place outside their shops. Half of vegetables are rotten. I felt FoodWorld is better than Reliance.
RE:Traders
by ASHOK on Sep 01, 2007 06:05 PM
VSR If Reliance fails to come upto our expectations, we will reject it. It is just as simple.
I fully agree with savior, I feel politicians are trying to hijack the progress in organised Retail along with middlemen.
Same thing happenned with Local Cable operator, who pays no taxes and is a local Goon.
I stopped his services and went in for DTH, who is charging service tax as well as giving me official reciept. Reception is great and I give a damn to watching pirated movies of local cable operator.
From the perspective of Indian management thought, even if the ones opposing Retail professionalisation are political, even when the retail unions become political, it would be healthier for management of business to remain non-partisan and non-political.
Constitution provides for adequate 'social space' where sahebs can to put it with a tinge of literal jest 'toast the Queen' i.e. space under Preisdent, Governors, DM/SP, VC etc etc.. Businesses have adequate opportunities to create brand equity and also setup a network of stake-holders for thriving business and thereby induce economic emancipation.
Such differentiation of power and influence is what sociologist Nurske has spoken about.
