A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT ON THE RETAIL SECTOR

Affiliated to
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of

MASTER OF COMMERCE By TIFFANY. R (Reg. No. : 11APCO28)

Department of Commerce St. Marys College (Autonomous) Reaccredited with A by NAAC Thoothukudi 2012 2013

Dr.(Mrs.) J. Ellora, M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor and Head Department of Commerce St, Marys College (Autonomous) Thoothukud i- 628001. CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the project entitled A study on the impact of FDI on the Retail sector submitted by the candidate Tiffany.R in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Commerce of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University is done by her during the period of her study under my guidance and supervision.

Place: Thoothukudi Date :

Head of the Department

Guide

External Examiner

Principal

DECLARATION

I hereby state that the project entitled A study on the Impact of FDI on the Retail sector submitted for the award of the Degree of Master of Commerce is my original work and that no part of this project has been submitted for the award of any degree, Diploma, Fellowship or other similar titles.

Place : Thoothukudi Date :

Signature of the Candidate

Counter Signed

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

At the outset I thank the ALMIGHTY for the successful completion of my project. I extend my special thanks to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University for giving me this Wonderful opportunity to do the project work. I also wish to extend my special thanks to our Principal Dr.Sr.Decla, M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.d. for her support. I extend my deep sense of gratitude to my esteemed Guide Dr. (Mrs.) J.Ellora, M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D., Head of the Department of Commerce for her wonderful assistance, valuable suggestions and parental care on me throughout this project. I am greatly indebted to thank my parents who have encouraged me continuously throughout my work. I also extend my and all others who have helped me in my project. thanks to my friends

TIFFANY.R

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER

TITLE

PAGE No.

Introduction and Design of the Study

1-11

II

Profile of the Study

12-39

III

Analysis and Interpretation of Data

40-82

IV

Findings ,Suggestions and Conclusion

83-87

Bibliography Annexure Interview Schedule