Modernizing India: Farms, Food, and Supply Chain Development

  • Date: Thursday, Oct 22, 2009
    Location:

    Center for Strategic and International Studies
    1800 K Street, NW
    Washington DC, 20006

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    Raj Jain, President, Wal-Mart India, and Managing Director and CEO, Bharti Wal-Mart Pvt. Ltd., discussed Walmart India’s work establishing a modern wholesale business in India, including developing a robust supply chain infrastructure--and what that will mean for the Indian consumer. In addition, supply chain efficiency in India has special relevance for opening up markets for "the bottom of the pyramid." Mr. Jain discussed his company's experience with what Indian consumers, farmers, and small retailers want--and how the development of a modern retailing infrastructure in India will transform opportunities for all.

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    India, South Asia

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