India Retail Consulting

YCP provides unparalleled consulting service to navigate the India Retail market. Our global insights help businesses grow and thrive.

YCP Solidiance Retail Experts in India

In the dynamic retail landscape of India, market nuances present unique challenges and opportunities.

YCP, a top consulting firm, leverages global insights to overcome India's retail barriers, ensuring growth and innovation for our clients.

As a trusted partner in India's retail industry, YCP is dedicated to fostering sustainable success for businesses navigating its complexities.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with India's Retail Professionals

India's retail market is booming, driven by a demographically diverse landscape. YCP's expertise can guide clients to tap into this dynamic sector.

Navigating regulations and consumer trends in India can be complex. YCP offers strategic insights to thrive in the competitive retail environment.

With digital transformation reshaping retail, YCP helps clients in India harness tech and innovation to capture market opportunities and drive growth.

Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Elevate your marketing & sales in India with YCP's tailored retail consulting solutions.

Branding & Brand Management
Product & Portfolio Management
Pricing
Digital Marketing
E-commerce
Customer Experience
Sales Channel Strategy
Digital Sales

Operations

Streamlining India's retail ops with strategic insights and tailored solutions.

Project Management Office (PMO)
Growth Strategy Implementation
Operation Transformation
Manufacturing
Organization Design

Supply Chain Management

Optimize your supply chain in India to boost efficiency and profitability with YCP.

Supply Chain
Digital Supply Chain
Procurement
Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Guiding seamless M&A, Transactions, and PMI strategies in India's dynamic retail sector.

M&A Strategy
Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
M&A Target Scouting
Buyer/Investor Search
Commercial Due Diligence
M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
Valuation
Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
Value Creation
IPO PMO
Joint Venture
Corporate Venture Capital

Strategy

Empower your India retail journey with YCP's expert strategy services.

Business Strategy
Corporate Finance
Growth Opportunity Identification
New Business Development
Organization Strategy
Enterprise Risk Management
Asset/Project Risk Management
Digital Strategy
Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy

Digital Transformation

Boost your retail business in India with YCP's digital transformation expertise

DX Vision
Digital Roadmap
CIO/CDO Support
System Architecture Design
DX PMO
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Big Data Analysis
IT Organization Design & Restructuring
IT Portfolio Management
Off-shore Development Centre Set-up

Public Services

Strategizing public service growth in India with data-driven insights and local expertise.

Economic Development
Public Policy Development
E-Governance

Sustainability

Guiding India's retailers to achieve sustainable growth and operations.

Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
Double Materiality
Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
Sustainability Due Diligence
Supply Chain Assessment
ESG Reporting
Investor Relations & Fundraising
Organization & Governance Design

Market Research

In-depth market research for India's retail sector, guiding brands to strategic success.

Market Landscape
Market Size
Industry Structure and Trend
Competitive Benchmark
Business Partner Search & Screening
B2B/B2C Customer Survey
B2B Customer Survey
Consumer Research

Navigating Retail Sector in India

Fragmented Distribution Network Stalling Growth

India's retail sector, dominated by over 12 million small outlets, struggles with a fragmented distribution network, limiting consistent supply chains across the country.
Streamlining these networks by leveraging e-commerce adoption, which is currently at a 36% growth rate, and advanced logistics can help retailers navigate this vast landscape effectively.

Taxation Policies Complicating Profit Margins

The retail industry is burdened by complex taxation imposed across different states, cutting profit margins by as much as 8% nationally, affecting overall competitiveness.
Innovating operational efficiencies and adopting compliant fiscal software can aid retailers in optimizing their cost structures and minimizing tax-related setbacks.

Expanding Middle-Class Accelerating Demand Surge

With over 300 million members, India's burgeoning middle class is dramatically boosting the retail market, with growth rates forecasted at 8% annually across sectors.
Enhancing product diversity and focusing on value-for-money offerings can position retailers to tap into this rapidly expanding consumer segment effectively.

Innovation in Technology Enhancing Consumer Engagement

Emerging technology in retail such as AI and data analytics is redefining customer interactions, leading to a potential 20% increase in consumer engagement in the coming years.
By adopting these technologies, businesses can elevate the shopping experience, resulting in stronger brand loyalty and improved sales trajectories through personalization.

Our Clients

We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

What Our Clients Say About Us

"YCP Solidiance’s vast network and enormous experience in India, benefited us in identifying some of the competent Institutes, which were not on our radar before. Being a huge country, it is not easy to locate such Institutes that may not be popular or generally well known but that may have specific competencies useful for our applications. YCP Solidiance truly served as a partner to link us with new academia in India, which has great potential for collaboration. I personally appreciate the dedication and professionalism of Solidiance's entire team, & particularly would like to thank Heiko for his excellent project management & valuable inputs. Thank you for the cooperation and we hope to continue the partnership we have built up so far."

Asia Partnerships Manager - ITC Asia

Essilor

"YCP Solidiance has proven to be a very solid partner. We enjoyed the regular project interactions enabling us to better leverage the market situation. The advisory work done by YCP Solidiance was very useful to set our business direction and marketing investments. We also want to thank the YCP Solidiance team for their professional approach and client management. It was a project worth our time and investment."

Vice President, International Marketing Department

PTT Public Company

Results Through Expertise: Case Studies

Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.

M&A Target Analysis and Engagement Strategy Development in Japan

Client

A global leader in apparel manufacturing based in India

Area

Japan

Expertise Scope

M&A Target Analysis, Communication Planning, Engagement Facilitation

Project Summary

Our team conducted analysis and validation on the M&A target company list specified by the client, wherein we assisted in initiating conversations with up to 10 target companies. Our approach included understanding the client's M&A strategy, developing communication plans for engagement with target companies, performing in-depth analysis and validation of the target list, and approaching these companies using appropriate methods.

Revenue Acceleration and Business Growth for a Branded Apparel Client

Client

A branded apparel company

Area

India, United States

Expertise Scope

Business Support, Industry Analysis, Leadership Presentation Preparation

Project Summary

We focused on project and business management, excluding technical aspects, in the branded apparel industry. Our team developed an in-depth understanding of the client's operating model and provided support in technological interventions. We assisted in project management and presentations, enabling client leadership to gain valuable industry insights. Additionally, we provided ongoing support to align the client’s objectives with evolving market trends and operational demands within the apparel industry.