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The groups speciality retail formats include supermarket chain - Food Bazaar, sportswear retailer - PlaneSports, electronics retailer - eZone, home improvement chain -Home Town and rural retail chain - Aadhaamong others. It also operates popular shopping portal - www.futurebazaar.com.

Future Group believes in developing strong insights on Indian consumers and building businesses based oIndian ideas, as espoused in the groups core value of Indianness. The groups corporate credo is, Rewrrules, Retain values.

Group Websites:

y Pantaloon Retail (www.pantaloonretail.in)y FutureBazaar (www.futurebazaar.com)y Future Brands (www.futurebrands.co.in)y Future Group (www.futuregroup.in)y Future Capital Holdings (www.fch.in)y Future Generali (www.futuregenerali.in)y Future Human Development (www.fhdl.in)y Future Supply Chain Solutions (www.futuresupplychains.com)y Future Media (www.futuremedia.in)

CORPORATE STATEMENT

Future Group Manifesto

Future the word which signifies optimism, growth, achievement, strength, beauty, rewards andperfection. Future encourages us to explore areas yet unexplored, write rules yet unwritten; create newopportunities and new successes. To strive for a glorious future brings to us our strength, our ability to leaunlearn and re-learn, our ability to evolve.

We, in Future Group, will not wait for the Future to unfold itself but create future scenarios in theconsumer space and facilitate consumption because consumption is development. Thereby, we will effe

socio-economic development for our customers, employees, shareholders, associates and partners.

Our customers will not just get what they need, but also get them where, how and when they need.

We will not just post satisfactory results, we will write success stories.

We will not just operate efficiently in the Indian economy, we will evolve it.

We will not just spot trends, we will set trends by marrying our understanding of the Indian consumer totheir needs of tomorrow.

It is this understanding that has helped us succeed. And it is this that will help us succeed in the Future. Wshall keep relearning. And in this process, do just one thing.

Rewrite Rules. Retain Values.

Group Vision


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Future Group shall deliver Everything, Everywhere, Everytime for Every Indian Consumer in the mostprofitable manner.

Group Mission

We share the vision and belief that our customers and stakeholders shall be served only by creating andexecuting future scenarios in the consumption space leading to economic development.

We will be the trendsetters in evolving delivery formats, creating retail realty, making consumptionaffordable for all customer segments for classes and for masses.

We shall infuse Indian brands with confidence and renewed ambition.

We shall be efficient, cost- conscious and committed to quality in whatever we do.

We shall ensure that our positive attitude, sincerity, humility and united determination shall be the drivingforce to make us successful.

Core Values

y Indianness: confidence in ourselves.y Leadership: to be a leader, both in thought and business.y Respect & Humility: to respect every individual and be humble in our conduct.y Introspection: leading to purposeful thinking.y Openness: to be open and receptive to new ideas, knowledge and information.y Valuing and Nurturing Relationships: to build long term relationships.y Simplicity & Positivity: Simplicity and positivity in our thought, business and action.y Adaptability: to be flexible and adaptable, to meet challenges.y Flow: to respect and understand the universal laws of nature.

COMPANY TIME LINE

MajorMilestones

1987 Company incorporated as Men Wear Private Limited. Launch of Pantaloons trouser, Indias fiformal trouser brand.

1991 Launch of BARE, the Indian jeans brand.

1992 Initial public offer (IPO) was made in the month of May.

1994 The Pantaloon Shoppe exclusive menswear store in franchisee format launched across thenation. The company starts the distribution of branded garments through multi-brand retailoutlets across the nation.

1995 John Miller Formal shirt brand launched.

1997 Company enters modern retail with the launch of the first 8000 square feet store, Pantaloons inKolkata.

2001 Three Big Bazaar stores launched within a span of 22 days in Kolkata, Bangalore andHyderabad.


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2002 Food Bazaar, the supermarket chain is launched.

2004 Central - Indias first seamless mall is launched in Bangalore.

2005 Group moves beyond retail, acquires stakes in Galaxy Entertainment, Indus League Clothing aPlanet Retail.

Sets up Indias first real estate investment fund Kshitij to build a chain of shopping malls.

2006 Future Capital Holdings, the companys financial is formed to manage over $1.5 billion in reaestate, private equity and retail infrastructure funds. Plans forays into retailing of consumer

finance products.

Home Town, a home building and improvement products retail chain is launched along withconsumer durables format, Ezone and furniture chain, Furniture Bazaar.

Future Group enters into joint venture agreements to launch insurance products with Italianinsurance major, Generally.

Forms joint ventures with US office stationery retailer, Staples.

2007 Future Group crosses $1 billion turnover mark.

Specialized companies in retail media, logistics, IPR and brand development and retail-ledtechnology services become operational.

Pantaloon Retail wins the International Retailer of the Year at US-based National RetailFederation convention in New York and Emerging Retailer of the Year award at the WorldRetail Congress held in Barcelona.

Futurebazaar.com becomes Indias most popular shopping portal.

2008 Future Capital Holdings becomes the second group company to make a successful Initial PublOffering in the Indian capital markets.

Big Bazaar crosses the 100-store mark, marking one of the fastest ever expansion of ahypermarket format anywhere in the world.

Total operational retail space crosses 10 million square feet mark.

Future Group acquires rural retail chain, Aadhar present in 65 rural locations.

BOARD OF Directors

Mr. Kishore Biyani, Managing Director

Kishore Biyani is the Managing Director of Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited and the Group Chief ExecutOfficer of Future Group.

Mr. Gopikishan Biyani, Director

Gopikishan Biyani is a commerce graduate and has more than twenty years of experience in the textilebusiness.


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Mr. Rakesh Biyani, Wholetime Director

Rakesh Biyani is a commerce graduate and has been actively involved in category management; retail stooperations, IT and exports. He has been instrumental in the implementation of the various new retailformats.

Mr. Vijay Biyani, Wholetime Director

Vijay Biyani has more than twenty years of experience in manufacturing, textiles and retail industry and h

been actively involved in the financial, audit and corporate governance related issues within the company

Mr. Kailash Bhatia, Wholetime Director

He has over 28 years of valuable experience in the fashion business and has worked with some of the welknown companies like Arvind Mills and Weekender.

Mr. Vijay Kumar Chopra, Independent Director

V.K.Chopra is a fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) by profession ais a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB). His banking career spans over 31 years an

he has served senior management positions in Central Bank of India, Oriental Bank of Commerce, SIDBICorporation Bank and SEBI.

Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Independent Director

Shri Shailesh Haribhakti is a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and a Certified Internal Auditor. He Deputy Managing Partner of Haribhakti & Co., Chartered Accountants and past president of Indian merchanthambers. He is on the Board of several Public Limited Companies, including Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltmbuja Cement Eastern Ltd. etc. He is on the Board of Company since June 1, 1999.

Mr. S Doreswamy, Independent Director

S. Doreswamy is a former Chairman and Managing Director of Central Bank of India and serves on theboard of DSP Merrill Lynch Trustee Co and Ceat Limited among others.

Dr. D O Koshy, Independent Director

Dr. Darlie Koshy, a PhD from IIT Delhi and rank holder in MBA headed NID (Ministry of Commerce,GOI) as Director for 2 terms of office prior to which he was the founding Chairperson of FashionManagement at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (Ministry of Textiles, GOI). He is currentlythe Director General & CEO of ATDC Network of 58 Institutes / Centers and two premier campuses ofInstitute of Apparel Management under the aegis of AEPC (Sponsored by Ministry of Textiles, GOI). Dr

Koshy received the Delhi IIT Alumni Award for contribution of National Development in 2008. Dr. DarliKoshy was also conferred with the Star of Italian Solidarity one of the highest civilian awards of theGovernment of Italy. Dr. Koshy is the author of three pioneering books including the much acclaimedIndian Design Edge.

Ms. Bala Deshpande, Independent Director

Bala Deshpande is Independent Director, Pantaloon Retail (India) Ltd. and also serves on the boards ofDeccan Aviation, Nagarjuna Construction, Welspun India and Indus League Clothing Ltd, among others.

Mr. Anil Harish, Independent Director


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Anil Harish is the partner of DM Harish & Co. Associates & Solicitors and an LLM from University ofMiami. He also serves on the board of Mahindra Gesco, Unitech, IndusInd Bank and Hinduja TMT, amonothers.

Home Solutions Retail (India) Limitedome Solutions Retail (India) Limited (HSRIL) offers complete retailing solutions for all products and services rela home building and home improvement. The key product categories are Consumer Durable & Electronics (CDE),urniture, Home furnishing & decor, Home improvement and Home services. HSRIL operates retail format Collectiourniture Bazaar, Electronics Bazaar, Home Town and e-zone.

uture Brands Limited

uture Brands Limited (FBL) has been incorporated on November, 2006 and is involved in the business of creating,eveloping, managing, acquiring and dealing in consumer-related brands and IPRs (Intellectual Property Rights).

utureMedia (India) Limiteduture Media (India) Limited (FMIL) was incorporated as the Groups media venture, aimed at creation of mediaroperties in the ambience of consumption and thus offers active engagement to brands and consumers. FMIL offerslevant engagement through its media properties like Visual Spaces, Print, Radio, Television and Activation.

uture Supply Chain Solutions Limiteduture Supply Chain Solutions Limited (FSCS) has been incorporated as a separate entity and is involved in theusiness of providing logistics, transportation and warehousing services for all group companies and third-parties.

uture Axiom Telecom Limiteduture Axiom Telecom Limited is a Joint Venture with Axiom Telecom LLC, UAE. The Company has a 50% stake uture Axiom Telecom Limited (FATL) which is a joint venture Company with Axiom Telecom LLC, UAE. Theompany would be engaged in sourcing and wholesale distribution of mobile handsets, accessories and in setting up

ervice centres for mobile handsets in India.

antaloon Food Product (India) Limitedantaloon Food Product (India) Limited (PFPIL) was incorporated with the object of sourcing and backward integraf food business of the Company. PFPIL has sourcing and distribution bases at all key cities across the country.

uture Knowledge Services Limiteduture Knowledge Services Limited (FKSL) was incorporated on January, 2007 and is engaged in the business ofusiness process outsourcing and knowledge process outsourcing.

uture CapitalHoldings Limiteduture Capital Holdings Limited (FCH) was formed to manage the financial services business of Pantaloon Retailndia) Limited and other group entities. FCH is one of the fastest growing financial services company in India, withresence in Asset Advisory, Retail Financial Services and Proprietary Research. The company operates a consumernance retail format, Future Money and manages assets worth over US$ 1 Billion through Indivision, Kshitij, Horizond Future Hospitality Funds. FCH subsidiary companies include Kshitij Investment Advisory Company Ltd., Ambinvestment Advisory Company Ltd., and Indivision Investment Advisors Ltd.


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uture Generali India Insurance Company Limiteduture Generali India Insurance Company Limited (FGIICL) was incorporated on October 30, 2006 to undertake anarry on the business of general insurance. The approval for carrying on General Insurance Business has been receivom the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDA) on September 4, 2007.

uture Generali India Life Insurance Company Limiteduture Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited (FGILICL) was incorporated on October 30, 2006 to establind conduct the business of life insurance in India, which comprises of whole life insurance, endowment insurance,ouble benefit and multiple benefits insurance etc. The approval for carrying on Life Insurance Business has been

ceived from the IRDA in September, 2007.

uturebazaar India Limiteduturebazaar India Limited (FBIL) is set up as the e-Retailing arm of the Future Group for providing on-line shoppinxperience. Futurebazaar.com was launched on January 2, 2007, and has emerged as one of the most popular onlinehopping portals in India. It was awarded with the Best Indian Website award, in the shopping category, by the PC

World Indian Website Awards.

taples Future Office Products Private Limitedtaples Future Office Products Private Limited (SFOPPL) was incorporated on January, 2007 and is involved in theusiness of dealing in all kinds of office supplies, office equipments and products. SFOPPL is a joint venture betwee

he Company and Staples Asia Investment Limited (a subsidiary of Staples Inc USA). The companys first retail outlpened in Bangalore in December, 2007.

INE OF BUSINESS

Futurebazaar.com

uturebazaar.com offers the widest range of products at lowest prices everyday!

Having pioneered the retailing business in India, PRIL has now decided to revolutionize the consumer e-commerceusiness in India. It intends to provide customers with a streamlined, efficient and world class personalized shoppingxperience, which will be supported with the best technology platform.

Buying products is a 3 step simple process. All one has to do is Search, Register and Buy. Here you can expect ahopping experience akin to shopping at an actual bazaar but with added simplicity & everyday low prices and anssurance of 'your product' will be delivered within 7 days of purchase.

We are proud to inform you that Future Bazaar has been named as the Best Indian Website 2007 in the Shoppingategory by PCWorld.

uture Bazaar won the top spot after beating other established players like Rediff, India times, Sify, eBay, India plazChennai Bazaar and India Mall. The award was presented to Future Bazaar for its "decent, no-nonsense approach, wroviding a good shopping experience".


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Brew BarThe Brew Bar is a classy and refined; yet reasonable an egalitarian a bar with loads ofbonhomie!

Cafe BollywoodIndian street food but with assurance of highest levels of hygiene and quality.

Food Bazaar

Life is all about good taste and food bazaar aims to ensure the same. With the low prices, awide selection of products and guaranteed freshness, you are bound to find it irresistible.

Sports BarA bistro focused on the world of sport, the Sports Bar is complimented with an unrivalled

ambience.

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aLLShop big and shop for big, coz fashion just got a little larger! Fashion for plus size people.

Big BazaarIf value for money is what drives your purchase; there can be no better place for you other thanBig Bazaar.

Blue SkyAccessorieslike never before....get the best in sunglasses and watches at your kind of prices.

Brand FactoryThe thought behind Brand Factory is to raise the bar of expectation and experience when itcomes to Brand + Bargain Shopping'.

CelioCelio, a market leader in men's ready to wear clothing in France, is now available in India.


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CentralA showcase, seamless mall for all your needs. Located in the heart of your city, Central invitesyou to Shop, Eat, Celebrate.

EthnicityEthnicity is the first concept store in India to offer everything Indian under one roof. Ethnicitycelebrates Indianness through its diverse designs and products.

Fashion@Big BazaarWith fashion apparel and accessories for all age groups across categories like men, ladies, kidsand infants, Fashion@Big Bazaar is the fashion destination for all.

Lee Cooper

Regarded as a brand that is fun to wear and be associated with, Lee Coope

offers the entire range of lifestyle products in fashions category for youngmen and ladies.

Navaras

Navaras is a fine 22 carat pure gold and diamond jewellery brand, retailed

from Big Bazaar stores.

Pantaloons

Pantaloons Fresh Fashion stands out as a fashion trendsetter, on the lines ohow fashion is followed internationally for the youth and the trendy.

Planet Sports

India's largest multi-brand sports and lifestyle speciality retail chain, Planet

Sports offers the largest collection of international sports and lifestyle

brands.

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HomeTownA one-stop destination for every need of the aspirational Indian home-owner, HomeTown,brings together a vast range of products and services under one roof.more>>

eZoneeZone brings to you the trendiest in electronics, at the lowest prices. Technology changes at arapid pace and so does our merchandise.more>>


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Furniture BazaarFurniture Bazaar offers an entire range of Home Furniture needs that are utilitarian andaffordable in their pricing.more>>

Electronics BazaarCurrently present within Big Bazaar stores, Electronics Bazaar offers the best deals in brandeelectronic goods and appliances.more>>

Home BazaarHome Bazaar brings together a vast range of products and services under one roof forconsumers that goes into building a house and everything to make it a Home.more>>

Collection i

Collection i, a lifestyle furniture store is built on the concept of ideas for home dcor, offeringthe trendiest and latest in furniture, furnishings and home accents.more>>

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GenMGen M, as the name suggests, is for the young and the hip. Gen M offers a whole array of thelatest and the best gadgets and gizmos to tech junkies.more >>

OneMobileM bazaar is the first and one of its kind concept offering comprehensive solutions to satisfy tknowledge, entertainment and communication aspirations of Individuals.more >>

M - PortWalk into the ever-progressive world of technology and super brands. M-port is a one-stopshop for everything that you need to fulfil your home and I.T. needs.more >>

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Big BazaarIf value for money is what drives your purchase there can be no better place for you other thanBig Bazaar.more>>


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Blue SkyArm yourself with the latest shades and watches at Blue Sky.

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Brand Factory

The thought behind Brand Factory is to raise the bar of expectation and experience when itcomes to Brand + Bargain Shopping'.

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CentralCentral is a one-stop seamless mall which offers everything for the urban aspirational shopper shop, eat and celebrate.

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KB's FairPriceKBs FairPrice are simple but modern, self service ration shops or neigbourhoodstores, spreadacross an average area of 1,000 to 1,500 sq.ft.

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NavarasNavaras is a fine 22 carat pure gold and diamond jewellery brand, retailed

from Big Bazaar stores.

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Pantaloons

Pantaloons Fresh Fashion stands out as a fashion trendsetter, on the lines o

how fashion is followed internationally for the youth and the trendy.more >>

Shoe FactoryA value format, to the core, Shoe Factory brings with it a fresh experience in footwear retailing

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Bowling Co.There is something for everyone at this state-of-the-art premium family entertainment center.more >>

F 123An entertainment zone, F 123 is a leisure solution for all age groups.more >>


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Star SitaraStar & Sitara, a unique beauty salon for men and women democratises salon services and delivquality service at very affordable prices.more >>

Fit & Healthy

At Fit & Healthy our focus is on helping you stay healthy by providing access to the bestallopathic, ayurvedic and homeopathic medicinal products.more >>

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DepotDepot is one of the youngest brands from the Pantaloon stable and is a tribute to our freedomthought, speech and expression shared in a novel fashion with customers as books, multimedtoys, stationary and gifts.

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