White Paper

Doubling retailers’ incomes through focus on beverages sector. :

India's aspirations our national pride and self esteem asevident from sever al vocalization

from our honorable Prime Minister.

Towards developing our own ‘markers’, the aim is to reach
‘Amrit Kaal’ in the next 25 years.
In the same pursuit, we are presenting

this white paper, with focus on bever-
ages sector. This sector has a substan-
tial role to play towards becoming ‘Outshining India’.

White Paper On Quick Commerce :

Table of Contents
A. Quick Commerce: Violating Regulations to Crush India’s Kirana Stores ..................... 2
B. Overview of Quick Commerce (QC) Industry...................................................... 4
C. India's Quick Commerce Market..................................................................... 5
D. Foreign Investment Dominance in India’s Q-Commerce Industry ............................. 6
E. The Modus Operandi of Quick Commerce (QC) Platforms ...................................... 9
F. Evidence of FDI Misuse, Market Manipulation and Impact on Kirana Stores ............... 11
G. Regulatory Framework Governing Quick Commerce in India ................................. 17
H. Major Regulatory Violations by Q-commerce Players .......................................... 18

White Paper on E-commerce :

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
E-commerce and digital trade in India have seen an exponential growth in a past few years in
all the streams, be it grocery, electronics or general retail, and the industry has expanded from
20 billion USD in 2015 to nearly 84 billion USD in 2021. Benefits of e-commerce have been
commonly accepted worldwide, which includes convenience and increased accessibility to
range by the consumers, and it is a fact the e-commerce is here to stay. In this background, it
becomes quintessential to ensure that benefits of the e-commerce ecosystem are reaped by all
the stakeholders, viz., the platform, the sellers and the buyers. Presently, e-commerce is
dominated by a few big platforms and a few big sellers, who are generally affiliated to the
platforms, which often puts smaller sellers in a disadvantageous positions owing to reduced
visibility in the market. Although the market size of the e-commerce has grown, the small
sellers have not seen the benefits at the same pace. Therefore, it is important to formulate a
policy for e-commerce with a focus on all the stakeholders.

Retailers and traders are the backbone of our growing economy :

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) is the apex body of the trading community of India, comprising
of prominent trade bodies of different states, representing thousands of traders and retailers who keep the
economy of India bustling at the ground level. We represent the interests of more than 8 crore traders and
40,000 Trade Federations/ Associations/ Chambers across the country.
In this paper we bring to your esteemed attention the opportunity of unlocking the potential of doubling
retailers’ income in India through a focus on the FMCG industry.
India’s aspirations are national pride and self-esteem as evident from several vocalizations from our
Honourable Prime Minister. Towards developing our own ‘markers’, the aim is to reach ‘Amrit Kaal’ in the next
25 years. In this journey, the government envisages doubling the contribution of India's micro, small and
medium enterprises sector to the economy by realising its full potential. Retail sector plays a very important in
this - while currently contributing 10% of India's gross domestic product (GDP), the sector employs nearly 8%
of its workforce. This has the potential to rise to 20% over time1 Boosting retail will allow India to leverage its
large domestic market. It is also an area in which we have traditional skills. This is the time to harness them.

1 https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-s-economy-needs-the-retail-sector-to-grow-11588785884086.html

बेवरेज सेक्टर पर ध्यान देकर खदुरा ववक्रेताओं की आय दोगनी करना :

जैसा की हमारे माननीय प्रधानमंत्री द्वारा दिए गए बयानों से स्पष्ट है, भारत की आकांक्षाएँ  राष्ट्रीय गौरव और आत्म-सम्मान के लिए है !

भारत का लक्ष्य अपना खुद का "बाजार'' विकसित करके अगले २५ वर्षों में "अमृत काल" की उपलब्धि प्राप्त करना है!

हम इसी कोशिश प्रयास के तहत उद्योग पर ध्यान केंद्रित करते हुए इस श्वेत पत्र को प्रस्तुत कर रहे हैं !

इस सेक्टर पर ध्यान दिया जाना चाहिए ताकि इसमें भारत अन्य देशो की बजाय ज्यादा अच्छा प्रदर्शन कर सके और अपने आपको विश्र्व बाजार में स्थापित कर सके 

WHITE PAPER ON LEVY OF EXCISE DUTY ON JEWELLERY TRADE :

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has always raised strong voices and concern to bring transparency,

efficiency, accountability in retail trade and at the same time has also advocated ease of doing business in India

free from the clutches of outdated laws, Rules & Regulations as also from the vicious circle of bureaucratic hurdles

which have become an integral part of business structure in India. Prompted by its vision,

the CAIT stands in support of visionary programs " Digital India", Skill India, Startup India and financial inclusion

through MUDRA " of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. Curbing circulation of black money in retail trade is yet

another vision of CAIT and in furtherance of the same, the CAIT in association with MasterCard,

the global leader in card payment technology is already conducting a nationwide campaign for

promotion of "less cash economy" in India.

India :

This white paper addresses issues related to data privacy and the digital economy, focusing

on how data security and privacy laws can impact the trade sector,

particularly as businesses move to online platforms.

• Data protection, privacy laws for online businesses, and the role of digital trade in India’s economy.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Trade :

CAIT has also released papers promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) among traders,

advocating for ethical business practices and social contributions.

• CSR initiatives for traders, ethical trade practices, sustainability in business, and community development.

Global Trade and the Role of Indian Traders :

CAIT has published papers on the challenges and opportunities for Indian traders in the global market,

focusing on export opportunities, international trade agreements, and market access for Indian businesses.

• Export promotion, global trade agreements, market access, and opportunities in international trade.

Consumer Protection and Trade Regulation :

In this white paper, CAIT addresses issues related to consumer protection in the context of trade and retail.

It includes recommendations for enhancing consumer rights, product quality standards, and grievance redressal mechanisms.

• Consumer rights, consumer protection laws, product quality assurance, and improving dispute resolution systems.

Challenges and Solutions for Retail Trade in India :

This paper analyzes the overall challenges faced by retail traders in India, including competition from organized retail,

high real estate costs, and regulatory hurdles. It provides policy recommendations to address these issues.

• Infrastructure issues, regulatory barriers, access to finance, and support for traditional retail businesses.

Tax Reforms and Simplification for Small Traders :

CAIT has issued several white papers calling for tax simplification and reforms that make it easier for small traders

to comply with tax laws, particularly in relation to GST and other indirect taxes.

• Tax simplification, lower compliance costs, reducing the tax burden on small traders, and advocating for tax rebates or exemptions.