India's Retail Market

Indian retail eyes strong growth as demand shifts to Tier II, III cities

Shrugging off past disruptions, the Indian retail industry is gearing up for 2026 with a solid foundation and is expected to see better margins, driven by a shift in demand from major metros to Tier II and III cities, all while maintaining its position as the world's third-largest retail market. The Indian retail industry, valued at approximately USD 1.1 trillion, is marked by rapid digital integration, expansion into smaller towns, and significant mall development, driven by strong domestic demand, tech-led disruption, and rising consumer expectations for quality and value. With policy interventions such as GST reforms and income tax relief, coupled with a good monsoon and higher Minimum Support Prices (MSP), the industry anticipates a silver lining in consumer demand. Moreover, the rise of the value retail boom and premiumisation, is expected to usher in a year of accelerated growth. However, the industry faces challenges such as growing rentals, fierce competition across digital

India's retail REIT market may hit Rs 80,000 crore by 2030: Anarock

Indian retail Reit market expected to be worth Rs 60,000-80,000 crore by 2030

Retail market expected to reach over Rs 190 trn by 2034, says report

The Indian retail market is expected to reach over Rs 190 lakh crore by 2034 and retailers capable of embracing the country's diverse demographics and contrasting consumer behaviours stand to gain the most, according to a report. With distinct consumer groups, each with their own unique needs even within a city, retailers will need to recognise the different opportunities and pick sharply where they want to play to be successful in 'Bharat' and 'India', said the report prepared jointly by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Retailers Association of India (RAI). The retail market in India reached a size of Rs 82 lakh crore in 2024, up from Rs 35 lakh crore in 2014, growing at over 8.9 per cent in the last decade, driven by the India's economic growth and an increasingly discerning and diverse consumer base, said the report titled 'Winning in Bharat & India: The Retail Kaleidoscope'. India's consumption growth trajectory has been secular, barring during the COVID-19 pandemic ..

Analysts cut targets for Trent amid slowing growth, weak consumer sentiment

While Trent reported strong profit and revenue growth, several brokerages have slashed their target prices, citing slowing growth momentum and weak consumer sentiment

Delhi's Khan Market 22nd most expensive retail location globally: C&W

Delhi's upscale Khan Market has retained the 22nd rank in a global list of most expensive high-street retail locations with an annual rent of USD 229 (over Rs 19,000) per sq ft, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Via Monte Napoleone in Milan, Italy, has become the most expensive main street globally with an annual rent of USD 2,047 per sq ft, beating New York's Upper 5th Avenue (49th to 60th Sts) which commands a rental of USD 2,000 per sq ft a year. Global real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield on Thursday released the 34th edition of its flagship retail report 'Main Streets Across The World 2024' that focuses on headline rents in 138 best-in-class urban retail locations across the globe. The global index ranks the most expensive destination in each market. With rents at USD 229 per square foot annually (around Rs 19,330), Khan Market retains its position on the prestigious global list and continues to be India's most expensive high street, the consultant said. Khan Market

Reliance Retail expects rising demand for premium to fuel Indian market

The oil-to-telecom conglomerate also added that its retail arm remains steadfast in innovating across formats and products to improve customer experience and serve evolving consumer needs

Reliance Retail plans to launch sports format to compete with Decathlon

Reliance is in talks to lease 8,000-10,000 sq ft space across malls and high streets in top cities for the new venture. The name of the new brand has not been disclosed yet

Audi India reports 33% increase in retail sales at 7,027 units in FY24

Luxury carmaker Audi India on Tuesday reported 33 per cent increase in retail sales at 7,027 units for the fiscal ended March 31, 2024. The German automaker had sold 5,275 units in the country in 2022-23 financial year. "We have seen a robust growth of 33 per cent in FY23-24 on the back of a diverse portfolio. Our product portfolio continues to witness strong demand and we are poised to overcome supply challenges," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said in a statement. He further said: "Despite ongoing growth in the luxury market, which is tapering off on the back of record-breaking sales in 2023, we are confident about the industry's potential to exceed 50,000 cars in 2024." In the March quarter, the automaker said it retailed 1,046 units in the domestic market. The company encountered challenges related to supply chain disruptions during the first quarter which had an impact on sales. The automaker had retailed 1,950 units in the January -March period of last year. Audi sta

Retail market to double in size to reach $2 trn in 10 years: BCG report

The report stated that organised retail in the country has consistently demonstrated faster growth, despite subdued performance in the recent quarters owing to potential headwinds

American retail major Walmart sourcing from India hits $30 bn in 20 years

India is the first country, outside the US, where the retail major has announced an export target

New supply of retail space up 72% last year to nearly 6 mn sq ft: Cushman

The new supply of retail space in shopping malls increased 72 per cent last year to 59.48 lakh square feet across eight major cities to meet rising demand from retailers, according to Cushman & Wakefield. In 2023, as many as 11 shopping malls became operational, covering 59,48,395 square feet of space across the top eight cities. In the previous year, nine malls came into eight markets, totalling 34,49,222 square feet area. Hyderabad witnessed the completion of three shopping malls, while Pune and Chennai had two each. One shopping mall each came up in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. No fresh supply was seen in Kolkata. With 59 lakh square feet of mall commencing operations across the top 8 cities in India, Cushman said the year 2023 saw the biggest supply addition in the post-COVID world. In 2019, the same cities witnessed a new supply addition of around 50 lakh square feet of Grade-A and B+ malls. Saurabh Shatdal, Managing Director, Capital ...

Nov retail inflation rises 7.37% for farm workers, 7% for rural labourers

Retail inflation for farm workers rose to 7.37 per cent and that for rural labourers climbed to 7.13 per cent in November, mainly due to higher prices of certain food items. Retail inflation in October was 7.08 per cent and 6.92 per cent for farm workers and rural labourers, respectively, according to an official statement. Food inflation stood at 9.38 per cent and 9.14 per cent for agricultural and rural workers, respectively, in November compared to the respective figures of 8.42 per cent and 8.18 per cent in October 2023, and 6.19 per cent and 6.05 per cent recorded in the corresponding month of previous year (November 2022), a labour ministry statement said. According to the statement, point-to-point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL (Consumer Price Index-Agricultural Labourers) and CPI-RL (rural labourers) stood at 7.37 per cent and 7.13 per cent in November this year as compared to 7.08 per cent and 6.92 per cent, respectively, in October 2023. The two comparable numbers

India's e-retail market estimated to reach over $160 bn by 2028: Report

The market has experienced strong growth post-pandemic, with an estimated value of $57-$60 billion in 2023, according to the report

Moth to a flame: Why are retail traders inexorably drawn to derivatives?

Why do sensible traders use these? Some hedge using F&O. Others play news-based events

FY24 earnings makeover: IndianOil to MRF, companies rewrite profit playbook

Q2 of 2023-24 saw a profit metamorphosis as standout firms marked the biggest earnings upgrades

Reliance Retail Q2 results: Net profit rises 21% to Rs 2,790 crore

During the quarter, Reliance Retail raised Rs 15,314 crore from KKR, Qatar Investment Authority and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

Uniqlo announces second store in Mumbai; plans to enter southern market

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo now plans to enter the southern market to open its stores as part of the next phase of offline expansion in India. Uniqlo India on Wednesday announced to launch its second store in Mumbai as part of the strategic expansion of its retail network in the country. The retailer, which forayed into the Indian market in October 2019, has a substantial presence in North Indian cities like Delhi-NCR, where it operates 8 stores. It is also present in Lucknow and Chandigarh. The company is also on track to achieve 30 per cent domestic sourcing, as per the current FDI policy, with the help of a local supplier. It now works in India with 17 sewing factories and 6 fabric mills, Uniqlo India CEO Tomohiko Sei said. Uniqlo had announced to enter Mumbai earlier this year. Its first store in Mumbai at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla, will open on October 6, and the second store at Goregaon East is scheduled to be launched on October 20, he said. Besides, the company, wh

Real estate demand firm, retail leasing up by 130% YoY: CBRE Report

High-ticket projects that cost Rs 1.5 crore or more would continue to see high-demand. The impact of rising home loan interest rates is likely to be limited

Retail inflation for industrial workers eases to 5.79% in March

Retail inflation for industrial workers eased to 5.79 per cent in March compared to 6.16 per cent in February this year, mainly due to lower prices of certain food items. "Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 5.79 per cent compared to 6.16 per cent for the previous month (February 2023) and 5.35 per cent during the corresponding month (March 2022) a year before," an official statement said. Similarly, it stated that food inflation stood at 5.02 per cent against 6.13 per cent in the previous month and 6.27 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago. The All-India CPI-IW (Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers) for March 2023 increased by 0.6 points and stood at 133.3 points. It was 132.7 points in February 2023. On one-month percentage change, it increased by 0.45 per cent with respect to the previous month compared to a rise of 0.80 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago. The maximum upward pressure in the current index came from the fuel &

Size of retail market projected to touch $2 trillion by 2032: Report

The size of the country's retail market is expected to touch USD 2 trillion by 2032, growing from USD 690 billion in 2021, according to a joint report by Anarock and Retailers Association of India (RAI). The report by property consultant Anarock and RAI said that real estate developers plan to add nearly 25 million square feet of new mall space across seven major cities over the next 4-5 years. In 2022, these seven cities added over 2.6 million sq ft of mall space, up 27 per cent from the preceding year. "The festive season, devoid of restrictions and any fear of the contagion, was exemplary with record high volumes and sales value," Anuj Kejriwal, CEO & Managing Director - ANAROCK Retail, said. Sales value estimated during the festive season in late 2022 was Rs 2.5 lakh crore, nearly 2.5 times compared to the previous year, he said. "Further, the retail market size is expected to touch USD 2 trillion by 2032, growing from USD 690 billion in 2021, facilitating the organised retail