Summary

The RTE market in India has been a new concept which is in its nascent stage. The market is worth INR 800 mn and shows huge potential for growth by tapping a larger consumer base. The changing perceptions of the rich and the upper middle class with a rise in their disposable income have driven the market.

The report begins with an introduction to the ready to eat (RTE) market and different segments of RTE market. This is followed by a market overview indicating the market size and historical growth of the market.

An analysis of the drivers explain the factors for growth of the industry including the target consumer base for RTE is expanding, organized retail displays advantages in driving RTE sales, cold chains development, and government initiatives. The key challenges identified encompass consumer's behavior and perceptions, and inefficient logistics and infrastructure. Key trends have also been analyzed including focus on export market, lack of significant product differentiation and use of "retort technology".

The competition section provides an overview of the competitive landscape including brief profiles of key domestic and foreign players in RTE market.

Table of Contents

Page 1: Executive Summary
Introduction
Page 2: Segments in the market-Shelf Stable Packaged Food and Frozen Packaged Food
Overview
Page 3: Market size & growth (2006-2008),
Drivers & Challenges
Page 4: Summary-Drivers & Challenges
Page 5-8: Drivers
Page 9-10: Challenges
Trends
Page 11: Summary-Trends
Page 12-14: Key Trends
Competition
Page 15: Overview
Page 16-18: Major domestic players
Page 19-20: Major foreign players