about metro cash & carry india Limited

About METRO Cash & Carry India Limited

METRO Cash & Carry India Limited

METRO Cash & Carry, a unit of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd., is India's leading wholesale company, with food and non-food assortments, and specializes in serving the needs of Traders, Kiranas; Hotels, Restaurants, and Caterers (HoReCa); Services, Companies, Offices (SCO) and as well as independent businesses. METRO India started operations in India in 2003 and was the first company to introduce cash-and-carry business format in India. Currently, METRO Cash & Carry India Ltd. operates large format stores under the brand 'METRO Wholesale' across the country. In 2023, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. (RRVL) acquired 100% equity stake in METRO Cash & Carry India Limited.

METRO Cash & Carry India offers 7,000 to 18,000 world-class products across a multitude of categories - such as fruits & vegetables, general grocery, dairy, frozen & bakery products, confectionery, detergents & cleaning supplies, health & beauty products, media & electronics, household goods and apparel - all under one roof, and at transparent, low wholesale prices. This helps us improve our customers' offerings, while providing them with a reliable supply source. Analyzing the local requirements, a large percentage of the goods are sourced locally and are tailor-made to meet the specific demands of the region.

METRO has well-tried and sophisticated mechanisms in place to ensure that each product complies with the highest quality standards. Products are available with options of bulk packs, refill packs, or multiple-packs for the convenience of professional customers. With the assurance of stock availability at all times at METRO, customers do not need to maintain stocks on account of uncertainty of supplies. This significantly reduces costs incurred in procurement and inventory management for the customers.

The company regularly conducts customer engagement programs for various target groups. METRO's focus on small traders is aimed at helping kiranas become more competitive and profitable. It helps them enhance their offerings with sharper assortments and more efficient inventory management, greater hygiene in the handling and storage of goods, and improved ambience and services for their customers. METRO also provides its HoReCa customers with a range of customized services and interactive platforms for knowledge sharing through a unique initiative called Chef-o-logy. It also provides hygiene and quality training initiatives for small and mid-sized restaurants and dhabas.

METRO Cash & Carry is a close partner of the local economy and is committed to bringing benefits to local communities. Through its Fruits & Vegetables Collection Centres, METRO works along the agricultural supply chain to source fresh produce directly from farmers, reduce wastage levels and help farmers realize better financial value for their products. The company also partners closely with local producers and manufacturers to procure goods locally. In every State it enters, METRO creates a number of direct and indirect employment opportunities for local talent, and also provides them with comprehensive training to develop their skills.

Our Motto

With small and medium-sized entrepreneurships being the backbone of the Indian economy, METRO Cash & Carry prides itself on being the Champion for Independent Business, by helping them thrive, be profitable and make a difference to the community.

Our Achievements/ Awards

  • Awarded Most Trusted Brands of India 2021 for Excellence in Food Retail by CNBC TV18 and Marksmen.
  • METRO Cash & Carry has ranked 23rd in the Best Places to Work for in India 2021 survey and consistently ranked amongst Top Ten Retail Companies by Great Place To Work® (GPTW) Institute.
  • METRO Cash & Carry India is the country's first HACCP-certified wholesaler.
  • METRO Cash & Carry India has won the CII National Award for Quality & Food Safety for its flagship wholesale centre at Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore in 2013 and for its Moosapet centre in Hyderabad in 2015.