Department of Economics, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, Punjab.
The food and grocery segment, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the retail trade with meager one per cent under organised retail, holds promises as well as challenges for all those along the food supply chain. This article has delved into different dimensions of organised retailing, particularly in case of food retailing with a view to assess its role in reshaping the Indian agribusiness. The article has conclusively established that the proposal of organised retailing is a win-win situation for every stakeholder of the supply chain, starting from farmer to end-consumer. The increased penetration of organised retail into the food & grocery (F&G) segment can improve the efficiency of the supply chain and boost farm incomes. The study has predicted that higher farm incomes can go a long way in improving the lot of 60 per cent rural population of the country.
