A.T.

Kearney GRDI

Rahul Agarwal Section 4 144112

Introduction
The index is 15 years old. It tells global retailers when to invest in developing markets. It doesnt specifies whats more big or rich but identifies the hot spot for investors. The ranking is done on 4 factors: Where the consumers are getting richer Regulations are more open to FDI Logistics are more simpler Shopping centers are more amenable for having new brands to come from around the world

Rankings in 2013
South America is the winner with 3/10 and 7/30 developing markets. Brazil, Chile and Peru are at 1, 2 and 3 position respectively. India came down to 14 position. Countries like Namibia, Morocco entered 1st time in top 30 of GRDI. Countries like North Africa which has tragic political developments and business risks associated with it has gone down.

Columbia & Peru

It has become quite powerful market for regional investors. Still less opportunities for foreign retailers. Low inflation increase. rates, moderate deficits, minimum wage

BRIC Countries
All BRIC countries have different stories to tell: Brazil It has great FDI opportunities as world cup and Olympics is coming and is also at number 1 position. Russia It is challenged by natural resource pricing. India Regulations are tough and difficult to invest. China It has to balance between its investment in infrastructure and consumer development.

Sub Sahara Africa

Countries like Botswana and Namibia are on top 30 list. Ghana and Ethiopia are not too far behind in the list. These countries have tremendous opportunities for retail investments. 7/12 of the most populous countries viz. Nigeria are in Africa and hence development scope. There are dozens of retailers there but still have plenty of scope.

Little Gems
Countries like Uruguay, Mongolia, Georgia are on the top 30 list. These countries are ready for 1,2 or 3 shopping malls but not for dozens. The market is good for luxury retailers and for vertically integrated manufactures.

Central Asia &Middle east

It have countries like U.A.E. , Turkey, Saudi etc. and is on the list. The consumers are sophisticated here. Middle class is growing. Regulations have become easy GDP/capita is growing.