Several private companies based in the Gulf region are making plans to enter India’s booming retail sector. Most comapanies are following up cautiously as yet, even though there are lots of opportunities, the infrastructure and other operational and logistical issues have not been smoothed out as yet. Other major reasons why international companies hesitate is the enormous size of the country, with each area being almost completely different than the other, language problems and a sver shortage of professionally trained staff at all levels.