Impact of Organised Retail on Local Economy with Special Reference to Vidarbha Region

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2026

International Journal of Commerce and Management Studies, ISSN 2456-3684

Paper Title

Author Name and Affiliation

Dr. Sagar Chintamanrao Khursange

Asst. Professor, Central Institute of Business Management, Research and Development, Nagpur.

Dr. Shubhangi Gore

Assistant professor, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Management studies and Research, Nagpur

Abstract

The Indian retail industry has transitioned into one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic market sectors globally. This paper investigates the empirical impact of expanding modern organised retail formats on the socio-economic framework of the Vidarbha region (encompassing the Nagpur division) between 2023 and 2026. Utilizing a descriptive, casual comparative, and exploratory research methodology, primary quantitative data was compiled from four primary targeted strata: 400 retail consumers, 160 traditional unorganised retailers, 50 local vegetable farmers, and 50 formal organised retail store entities.The structural equation models and non-parametric analytical diagnostics reveal multi-faceted outcomes: while consumer satisfaction scales rose profoundly across parameters like product assortment, digital checkout flexibility, and pricing campaigns, traditional unorganised mom-and-pop stores encountered systematic contractions, marking an average turnover decrease of approximately 10%. Conversely, agricultural supply loops recorded institutional efficiencies; direct collection-center interventions eliminated traditional intermediaries, subsequently reducing crop degradation, compressing cross-regional logistical turnaround times, and boosting farm-gate margins by up to 88%. This paper details the structural transformations, policy adjustments, and strategic responses shaping sub-urban developing markets.

Keywords

Organized Retail, Unorganized Retail, Consumer Satisfaction, Supply Chain Management, Farmers, Local Economy, Vidarbha Region. Linkages, Internships, Maharashtra, Skill Development, Industry Exposure, Higher Education.

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DOI

DOI: 10.67061/ijcams.2026.vol.11.issue.01.4074

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