Indian Retail Sector

The gender gap is widest in FMCG feet-on-street sales, where demanding travel, tough targets, low pay and poor facilities keep women below 5 per cent

Brokerages have identified V-Mart Retail as a preferred pick on the back of superior same-store momentum, strengthened unit economics, and accelerating store expansion.

Deeper capital flows, strong logistics, digital retail and MSME integration can energise the consumption economy and accelerate the path to Viksit Bharat

India's retail real estate leasing rose 45% YoY to 2.41 msf in Q3 2025, driven by strong occupier demand from fashion, food and beverage, and entertainment categories

According to the report, the quick commerce segment is projected to reach $35 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) by 2030

Raksha Bandhan cheer rolls into the holiday break, with fashion and consumer durables eyeing a near double-digit sales lift

Reliance says India's retail sector is poised for sustained growth, backed by tech, rural demand, and income gains, while citing challenges in rentals and manpower

Valuations normalise, dealmaking surges and investors return to India's consumer sector, with record Q1 activity driven by aspirational demand and demographic tailwinds

Demand for mall space has also increased, signalling growth in both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail industries: Report

West India recorded the highest regional growth at 8 per cent, while North, South, and East India saw a 7 per cent rise each

With the rapid evolution of channels like quick-commerce and the emergence of ONDC, the Indian retail industry is 'cautiously optimistic' for 2025, in which new-age technologies such as AI and automation will play a crucial role, driving efficiency and personalisation. The New Year could be a period of transformation for the Indian retail industry, one of the fastest-growing globally, where the contemporary retail landscape is rapidly evolving, influenced by the preferences of digital-first generation Gen Z and retail tech. Helped by tailwinds such as rising disposable income, rapid urbanisation, the rise of non-metro tier II cities, and growing middle class along with a digitally-savvy consumer base, the organised retail sector is poised to grow expanding its play further with a customer-centric approach. "FY25 is likely to see continued focus on building supply chain efficiencies, along with upgrades to logistics hubs and tracking systems to meet fast delivery demands. Employment

Most G-Star RAW stores in India have already closed down, while the brand is still available through online platforms. Italian brand Replay will shut stores due to losing relevance in Indian market

The White Paper focuses on the violations committed by e-commerce giants, particularly regarding the Foreign Direct Investment policy and other regulatory frameworks governing e-commerce

Post listing, the stock of speciality retail company has moved higher to Rs 415.50, a 7 per cent premium over its issue price of Rs 389 per share on the BSE at 10:04 am.

The initial public offer of Rekha Jhunjhunwala-backed value fashion retailer Baazar Style Retail garnered 40.63 times subscription on the closing day of bidding on Tuesday. The Rs 835-crore initial share sale received bids for 61,07,33,758 shares against 1,50,30,116 shares on offer, according to data available with the NSE. The portion meant for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) received 81.83 times subscription while the category for non-institutional investors got subscribed 59.41 times. The quota for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) garnered 9.07 times subscription. Baazar Style Retail Ltd on Thursday said it has collected Rs 250 crore from anchor investors. The price band for the offer is Rs 370-389 per share. The IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 148 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 1.76 crore shares valued at Rs 687 crore (at the upper end of the price band) by promoter group entities and other selling shareholders. Proceeds fro

Questions Amazon's India investment strategy, says it is to make up for losses

The Indian retail market is one of the fastest growing markets in the world, expected to cross USD 1.4 trillion by 2027, said the latest annual report of Reliance Industries (RIL). RIL operates the country's leading retailing firm Reliance Retail. India is poised to become the third-largest retail market by 2030, the report said adding the growth is propelled by factors like increasing urbanisation, rising income levels, expanding female workforce, and an aspirational young population. Moreover, a rising demand for premium and luxury products further fuels this growth trajectory, reflecting the evolving preferences with rising disposable incomes. This growth extends across various town classes, benefiting numerous local, regional and international brands and manufacturers. "They are being connected with consumers across diverse markets, thereby actively participating in India's ongoing growth narrative," said Reliance. Segments such as grocery, fashion and lifestyle and consumer

Digital transformation needs to have zero tolerance on consumer data breaches

Retailers noted that shrinkage is most pronounced in apparel, footwear, and fashion categories, with the next highest rates observed in gadgets such as mobile phones, smartwatches, and headphones

The Decoding Omnichannel report indicates that digital-first brands are best positioned to lead the charge in scaling omnichannel strategies across various consumption categories in the country