The Break-Up of the RPG-DFI Joint Venture
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Case Code : BSTR229
Case Length : 15 Pages
Period : 1999-2006
Organization : RPG Enterprises And Dairy Farm International
Pub Date : 2006
Teaching Note :Not Available
Countries : India
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The DFI Story
Post split, DFI announced that it had no intention of exiting
the Indian market and that it would look out for a suitable partner to continue
its operations in India.
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Said Howard Mowlem (Mowlem), group finance director, DFI, "We see great potential in the Indian market and are keen to expand our presence through both Foodworld and Health & Glow."
After the split with RPG, DFI engaged DSP Merrill Lynch Limited to find a suitable joint venture partner for its retail businesses in India.
RPG was believed to be in a better position than DFI after the break up of the joint venture, because DFI needed to overcome several regulatory hurdles to continue its presence in the country. Finding the right joint venture partner too was a difficult task....
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The Outlook for RPG
In 2005, the Indian retail sector was booming. Global giants like Wal-Mart and Tesco were among the many retailers who were interested in entering the lucrative Indian market. Wal-Mart, the largest retail chain in the world, considered India an attractive investment destination. In fact, in June 2005, Wal-Mart lobbied with the GoI to relax the rules related to foreign direct investment in the retail industry...
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Exhibits
Exhibit I: The FW Logo
Exhibit II: The Rpg Group of Companies in 2006
Exhibit III: DFI's Businesses
Exhibit IV: Major Players in the Indian Retail Sector
Exhibit V: The New Spencer's Logo
Exhibit VI: Retail Scenario in India in 2005-2006
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