This document discusses the retail sector in India. It begins by defining retail and describing the role of retailers in the supply chain. It then outlines some of the major players in the Indian retail sector, including companies like AV Birla Group, Pantaloon Retail, K Raheja Group, Tata Group, RPG Group, Landmark Group, Bharti-Walmart, Reliance, Metro, and Viveks Ltd. For each company, it provides a brief overview of their retail operations, store formats, and annual revenues. The document aims to outline the landscape of the retail industry in India and some of the largest companies operating in the sector.