D-Mart IPO, which saw good interest from small investors and TCNS Clothing's impressive listing, which was valued at Rs 45 bn, has convinced investors that retail can deliver good value in India
With Walmart, Amazon, Google, Alibaba, Reliance and a host of other new and old players stepping up their retail play, India could see fireworks of a different kind this Diwali
Sector majors redo consumer profiling strategy to maximise hyper-local presence
US-based Blackstone has bought malls such as AlphaOne Mall in Ahmedabad, Elante Mall in Chandigarh and Treasure Island Mall in Indore
Hiring from the beneficial sectors is also likely to rise over time
It is a tough business with wafer-thin margins and supply chain challenges