Indian Retail Sector

Kiranas to quick commerce: How the landscape changed for retail trade

India's retail sector has evolved from neighbourhood kiranas to organised retail, ecommerce and quick commerce, driven by liberalisation, technology and changing consumer habits

Vishal Mega Mart shares rally 9.5% on re-appointment of CEO for five years

Gunender Kapur was appointed MD and CEO for a period of three years, with effect from June 27, 2024. His existing term of three years is due to expire on June 26, 2027.

Trent still in early growth phase, confident of 10x revenue goal: Noel Tata

Noel Tata says Trent remains in the early stages of growth and is on track to achieve its goal of becoming 10 times larger in revenue

Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail

Booming air travel and new airports turn terminals into retail hotspots, with brands betting big on premium, high-intent consumers in transit

The new retail clock is ticking, and it's just 60 minutes to your closet

60-minute fashion delivery is reshaping retail, as stores double as fulfilment hubs and brands test new economics in India's fast-evolving Q-commerce landscape

Retailers ramp up women hiring as sector reshapes frontline teams

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

Value fashion outperforms as analysts highlight V-Mart as top retail pick

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.

How FDI can unlock India's consumption economy and power MSME growth

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

Retail leasing up 45% in Q3 2025 led by fashion, F&B and entertainment

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

Indian retail sector to reach $1.93 trn by 2030: Deloitte-FICCI report

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

Retailers, online firms may score big over Independence Day weekend

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

India's retail sector among fastest growing consumer markets globally: RIL

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

Investors find their way back to retail and consumer checkout aisle

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

India's e-commerce to reach $550 bn by 2035 driven by Tier II-III demand

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

Retailers see modest 7% growth during 2024 festive season sales: RAI

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

Transforming retail industry in 2025: AI & automation to play crucial role

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

Reliance shuts G-Star RAW and Replay fashion stores amid sluggish demand

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

CAIT's White Paper details violations by Amazon, Flipkart; calls for action

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

Baazar Style Retail makes quiet debut; lists at par versus issue price

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.

Baazar Style Retail IPO subscribed 40.63 times on last day of bidding

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