CII Retail East 2026 highlights India’s rapid transformation into a global retail powerhouse, redefining growth, innovation and competitiveness across sectors while reinforcing the nation’s journey toward the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. With a strong focus on building responsible, scalable and future-ready retail enterprises, the country’s retail ecosystem is entering a dynamic new phase of expansion.
India’s retail market currently contributes over 10% to the nation’s GDP and nearly 8% to total employment, making it one of the most significant pillars of economic development. Ranked as the world’s third-largest retail market, India continues to attract leading global retail giants eager to tap into one of the fastest-growing consumer landscapes.
Rising purchasing power, particularly among urban consumers, is reshaping spending behaviour and driving demand for branded products across apparel, cosmetics, footwear, watches, beverages, food and jewellery. With a middle-income segment of nearly 158 million households and increasing urbanisation, India’s demographic advantage and expanding consumption base position it as one of the most attractive destinations for retail investment globally.
Strengthening this momentum, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Eastern Region will organise CII Retail East 2026 on 25 February 2026 at Taj Bengal, Kolkata. The high-level industry platform will bring together senior leaders from leading brands, retailers, suppliers, policymakers and academia to deliberate on emerging opportunities, evolving consumer trends and key challenges shaping India’s retail future.
CII Retail East 2026 aims to foster strategic dialogue, strengthen collaboration and outline a roadmap for sustainable, innovation-led retail growth in Eastern India and beyond. The event is expected to serve as a catalyst for new partnerships, policy insights and investment opportunities in the region.
Industry stakeholders are encouraged to confirm participation in advance. Registration will be approved only upon prior confirmation via email with complete participant details, including full name, organisation name, mobile number and email ID.
With India’s retail sector poised for unprecedented expansion, CII Retail East 2026 is set to become a pivotal forum driving the next chapter of growth in the country’s vibrant retail landscape.
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