Retail

How this Retail-tech company became Reliance-backed

In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, Co-founder of Fynd, Sreeraman Mohan Girija shares insights on innovation, leadership, and what it takes to scale in the age of AI >

RBI flags algorithmic risks; Retail inflation hits 99 month low; Indian firms raise ₹5 47 trillion

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J has warned that unchecked risks from algorithms, data dependence, and emerging technologies could spread quickly through the financial system

Navratri drives record auto retail sales, overall up 5.2% in Sep: Fada

Fada said vehicle sales surged after September 22 as GST 2.0 reforms took effect, with Navratri 2025 delivering record-high footfalls and festive purchases across all categories

Retail exodus: Why millions of investors are leaving Groww, Zerodha, Angel One & Upstox?

India’s biggest discount brokerages — Groww, Zerodha, Angel One, and Upstox — are losing active investors at a record pace. Nearly 20 lakh clients have exited in just the first half of 2025.

Patel Retail raises ₹43 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO

Supermarket chain Patel Retail Ltd on Monday collected over Rs 43 crore from anchor investors, ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) opening for subscription. The investors participated in the anchor round included Chanakya Opportunities Fund, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Maybank Securities, Beacon Stone Capital, Saint Capital Fund and Pine Oak Global Fund, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. As per circular, the company allotted 17.04 lakh equity shares to investors at Rs 255 apiece, aggregating the fund raising to Rs 43.46 crore. The company's IPO -- a mix of a fresh issue of 85.18 lakh shares and an offer for sale of 10.02 lakh shares of promoters -- will open for public subscription on August 19 and conclude on August 21. At the upper end of the price band, the company's public issue is expected to fetch Rs 242.76 crore. The company's shares will be available for subscription in the price band of Rs 237 to Rs 255 apiece. Proceeds from the fresh issuance w

Buy-buy AI: Why India's retailers are betting big on AI-powered growth

The concluding part of the series looks at how artificial intelligence is transforming every aisle with algorithms, from product discovery to logistics and marketing

Audi retail sales decline 14% in H1 2025 at 2,128 units amid weak demand

Luxury carmaker Audi on Tuesday said its half-yearly retail sales declined 63 per cent year-on-year to 2,128 units. The company sold 2,477 units in the January-June period of last year. The brand with the four rings is facing headwinds as slowing demand driven by price increases from a weakening exchange rate and heightened market uncertainty amid evolving geopolitical tensions continues to impact performance, Audi India said in a statement. However, the company remains confident in the growth of the Indian luxury car market in the forthcoming festive season, driven by growing customer aspirations, it added. "While H1 2025 presented unique market challenges, we have used this period to strengthen our foundation for sustainable growth," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said. By prioritising a luxury-first approach and delivering exceptional customer experiences, the automaker continues to reinforce brand loyalty, he added. "We see growth potential in the luxury segment in th

AI-ML hiring grows 25% in May, IT sector records 5% decline: Report

While hiring in the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) sector posted 25 per cent year-on-year growth in May 2025, the broader Information Technology sector saw a decline in job opportunities. According to the Naukri JobSpeak May 2025 report, overall hiring in the IT sector fell by 5 per cent compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. "In an otherwise stable job market, what stood out in May was the continued momentum in AI/ML hiring across metros alongside steady demand for senior professionals, a trend that's held firm over the past year," Naukri Chief Business Officer Pawan Goyal said. In May 2025, while overall hiring remained stable, industries like real estate (5 per cent growth) and insurance (6 per cent growth) emerged as relatively bright spots, according to the report. Hiring in Retails, Telecom/ISP, and Banking, Finance & Broking declined 8-9 per cent. However, unicorns in Banking and Financial Services ramped up hiring by 29 per ...

Indians seeking newer forms of entertainment activities in malls: CBRE

A CBRE-Invest India survey shows consumers shifting to active formats like VR and trampoline parks, with Gen Z favouring high streets and spending up to Rs 4,000 monthly

Higher competitive pressures to cap DMart's margins in near term

DMart's stock slips after weak Q4 margin performance and cautious outlook as analysts flag rising cost pressures and competitive intensity in the FMCG segment

India's consumer, retail deal volumes surge to 3-yr high: Grant Thornton

The sector closed 139 deals worth $3.8 billion, marking a 65 per cent surge in volume and a 29 per cent rise in value over the previous quarter

India's e-retail market set to reach $190 billion GMV by 2030: Bain report

The report highlighted India's position as the world's second-largest e-retail shopper base, with over 270 million online shoppers in 2024

Metros ditch stores for qcom; retailers adopting tech to counter decline

Retail stores in India are integrating CRM tools, online ordering platforms, and inventory management software to counter onslaught of ecom and qcom, says a new PwC study

Retail's next wave: Brands chase growth in India's emerging cities

Beyond technology leaders, retailers in apparel, beauty, fashion, and entertainment are targeting Tier-II and -III cities, extending their reach beyond metro hubs

Ultraviolette plans new models, global expansion to boost retail footprint

So far, the company has deployed 1,000 vehicles on the road and aims to hit a monthly sales target of 1,000 units within the next 6 to 8 months

SAHIs share in retail health insurance segment rises to 57% in FY24

According to the red herring prospectus (RHP) filed by Niva Bupa, the growth in share is attributed to the rising number of individual agents, an expanding hospital network

Small Indian cities to witness high retail developments by 2029: Report

30 per cent of institutionally held retail assets are located across 12 Tier II and Tier III Indian cities

Phoenix ARC gets EOIs from ARCs for Rs 3,550 crore retail NPA sale

This portfolio put up for sale by Phoenix ARC includes 420 secured retail accounts of Rs 186.9 crore and 560,805 unsecured retail accounts totalling Rs 3,363 crore

Carrefour set to enter India through partnership with Apparel Group

Through the partnership, Carrefour will launch its exclusive brands initially in North India with plans for nationwide expansion

Plant-based leather gains traction, but costs rise due to limited infra

Local brands in India have been a step ahead and have already established various products using vegan leather