U have made a valid point. Reliance is a Big Fish who will hold stocks and increase in drought/floods.
Isnt the local traders/retailers not doing this..They are nameless and countless. Reliance is a name and breed of same sect. Dont you think it will be easy to catch or hold responsible Reliance as with countless retailers.
With strict government policies the price etc can be controlled. If competition brings quality/less price it benefits the consumer. Still Debatable....