India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world. Due to lack of adequate cold storage facilities, more than INR 100 bn worth of fresh produce is wasted every year in the country. In absence of improvements in the area of cold chain infrastructure, food wastage problem is likely to grow furthermore. More modern facilities along with planned establishment between the point of production and market can help India improve the situation, helping it lower wastage and increase profitability.
Netscribes' latest market research report titled Cold Chain Market in India 2014 illuminates the dynamics in the domestic cold storage and chain operations. Growth in organized retail and the food processing sector drives the cold chain market in India. Further shift towards horticultural crops by farmers to evade risk boosts the demand for cold chain. Rising demand for cold storage in pharmaceutical sector is also driving the growth in cold chain market.
Slide 1: Executive Summary
Macroeconomic Indicators
Slide 2: GDP at Factor Cost: Quarterly (2011-12 - 2014-15), Inflation Rate: Monthly (Jul 2013 - Dec 2013)
Slide 3: Gross Fiscal Deficit: Monthly (Feb 2013 - Jul 2013), Exchange Rate: Half Yearly (Apr 2014 - Sep 2014)
Slide 4: Lending Rate: Annual (2011-12 - 2014-15), Trade Balance: Annual (2010-11 - 2013-14), FDI: Annual (2009-10 - 2012-13)
Introduction
Slide 5-11: Cold Chain - Overview, Cold Storage Classification, Cold Chain Logistics Services, Impact of Cold Chain on Shelf Life, Developments in Refrigeration Systems in Cold Storage, Energy-efficient Refrigeration for Food Storage,
Market Overview
Slide 12-15: Market Overview - Global, Market Overview - India, Refrigerated Transport Market
Government Initiatives
Slide 16-19: Fiscal Incentive For Investment In Cold Chain (2014-15), Recent Government Initiatives, MoFPI Scheme for Cold Chain Infrastructure Development, Other Financial Support Schemes
Assisted Cold Chain Projects
Slide 20-32: Information regarding major assisted cold chain projects approved across various states in India
Drivers & Challenges
Slide 33: Drivers and Challenges - Summary
Slide 34-38: Drivers
Slide 39-40: Challenges
Competitive Landscape
Slide 41: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Slide 42-46: Competitive Benchmarking
Slide 47-54: Major Public Players
Slide 55-75: Major Private Players
Recent Developments
Slide 76-77: Key Recent Developments - Cold Chain Market
Strategic Recommendations
Slide 78-79: Recommendations
Appendix
Slide 80: Key Ratios Description
Slide 81: Sources of Information