Supermarkets

High-cost realty may trip Wal-Mart in India

Even though Bharti Wal-Mart plans on rolling out its first Indian retail store in 12-18 months, the availability and cost of real estate in India, especially in the metros, is very high and could prove to be a challenge for the low-price retailer.

Kiranas will survive despite retail FDI. Here's why

Kiranas are in every nook and cranny of densely populated neighbourhoods, whereas domestic supermarkets are mostly found in shopping malls. With land at a premium, foreign supermarkets will likely have to set up shop outside the main cities.