Product Code: ETC038765 | Publication Date: Jun 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The India general merchandise market is expected to witness a significant growth rate from 2025-2031, primarily driven by the increasing demand for consumer goods in India due to higher disposable incomes and changing lifestyles. The increase in online shopping coupled with rising retail sales has also contributed to the growth of this industry. Additionally, the presence of various e-commerce players such as Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and Snapdeal have revolutionized the way Indians shop online. Furthermore, government initiatives like Make In India are supporting foreign investments which is further strengthening the domestic economy giving impetus to this sector.
1) Rising Disposable Income ? With an increase in per capita income levels across all sections of society and growing awareness about hygiene and health products among consumers has led to an increased spending on personal care products. This is resulting in increased demand for quality product offerings from both offline as well as online channels driving up sales of general merchandise items such as apparel & accessories, personal care products etc.
2) Ease Of Shopping Online ? The availability of easy payment options offered by numerous e-commerce platforms along with discounts & offers have made it easier for customers to purchase any item at their convenience without having to visit physical stores or markets leading them towards preferring shopping through e-commerce sites over traditional outlets thus providing a boost to this industry.
3) Increasing Retail Sales? There has been steady rise in retails sales owing largely due introduction of modern retail formats such as hypermarkets , supermarkets etc offering larger variety under single roof along with added features like loyalty programmes , home delivery services thus attracting more footfall into these stores boosting overall revenue generated from sale of general merchandise items.
4) Government Initiatives ? Incentives provided by central government including taxation reforms & FDI approvals combined with state level initiatives towards infrastructure development , skill upgradation programs etc have supported domestic production base which will eventually help promote exports making Indian companies more competitive globally helping them gain greater share within international market ultimately benefitting whole industry.
Low Penetration Of Organised Retailing - Despite having large land area filled with myriad shops selling non branded low cost products however organised retailing still continues be relatively small portion when compared total size consumer goods business causing major challenge hindering rapid expansion plans mainly attributed inability attract customers away local unorganised stores who?ve long standing relationships clients earning regular repeat business.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India General Merchandise Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India General Merchandise Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India General Merchandise Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India General Merchandise Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of the middle-class population in India |
4.2.2 Growing urbanization leading to higher demand for convenience and variety in general merchandise |
4.2.3 Expansion of organized retail chains and e-commerce platforms in the country |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Price sensitivity of Indian consumers affecting purchasing decisions |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and compliance requirements in the retail sector |
4.3.3 Competition from unorganized retail players impacting market penetration |
5 India General Merchandise Market Trends |
6 India General Merchandise Market, By Types |
6.1 India General Merchandise Market, By Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume, By Home and Furniture, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume, By Garden, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Drink, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India General Merchandise Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarket, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail market, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty store, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume, By E-tailer, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 India General Merchandise Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 India General Merchandise Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India General Merchandise Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India General Merchandise Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India General Merchandise Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average basket size per customer |
8.2 Customer satisfaction scores for general merchandise purchases |
8.3 Growth rate of online sales in the general merchandise segment |
8.4 Number of new product launches in the market |
8.5 Percentage of repeat customers in the general merchandise sector |
9 India General Merchandise Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India General Merchandise Market Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India General Merchandise Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India General Merchandise Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India General Merchandise Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India General Merchandise Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |