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RAI Survey: Retail Business Up 10% In March 2026, FY26 Ends Stable
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RAI Survey: Retail Business Up 10% In March 2026, FY26 Ends Stable

RAI Survey: Retail sales in India grew 10% year-on-year in March 2026, according to Round 69 of the Retailers Association of India’s (RAI) monthly Business Survey, closing FY2026 on a steady note. The retail sector has consistently recorded growth of around 9% to 10% over the past six months. Regional performance was broad-based. West and […]

Retail Growth Slows To 9% In February
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Retail Growth Slows To 9% In February, Consumption Stable: RAI Survey

RAI Survey shows retail sales in India grew 9% year-on-year in February 2026, signalling a normalisation in consumption after a strong festive-led performance in November and December, as per the latest Retail Business Survey by the Retailer Association of India (RAI). The survey indicates that growth has stabilised at a healthy level, with consumption trends […]

RAI Urges Govt To Ensure Uninterrupted LPG Supply
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RAI Urges Govt To Ensure Uninterrupted LPG Supply For Food Service

LPG supply to restaurants and food service establishments has emerged as a key concern for the hospitality sector, with the RAI (Retailers Association of India) urging the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and leading oil marketing companies to ensure an uninterrupted supply of commercial LPG cylinders across the country. Recent communications from oil marketing […]

RLS 2026 Concludes Successfully as RAI
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RLS 2026 Concludes Successfully As RAI Celebrates 20 Years Of Retail Ecosystem Development

Retail Leadership Summit 2026 (RLS 2026), the flagship event of the Retailers Association of India (RAI), marked its 20th edition by successfully convening leading voices from across the retail ecosystem at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, on February 16 and 17, 2026. Celebrating two decades of industry leadership, this landmark edition was bigger in […]

India’s Retail Market Seen Crossing INR 210 Trillion By 2035
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India’s Retail Market Seen Crossing INR 210 Trillion By 2035

India’s Retail Market took centre stage as Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Retailers Association of India (RAI) today unveiled their joint report, Winning Codes for Retail 2035: Capturing the ₹200 Trillion Prize, at the Retail Leadership Summit 2026. The report highlights India’s consumption-led growth momentum, the rapidly evolving consumer journey, and the strategic imperatives […]

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RAI On Union Budget 2026–27: Signals For Indian Retail

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, noting its focus on fiscal consolidation, public investment and long-term capacity creation. While the Budget does not prioritise short-term consumption stimulus, RAI observed that it lays out an enabling framework for the retail sector by strengthening operating conditions across supply chains, MSMEs, skilling, […]

December 2025 Retail Sales Grow 10% Year-Of-Year; Jewellery Up 12%
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December 2025 Retail Sales Grow 10% Year-On-Year; Jewellery Up 12%

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) today released the 67th edition of its Retail Business Survey, which shows that retail sales grow by 10 per cent in December 2025 compared to December 2024, marking a continuation of the double-digit momentum recorded during the festive season. The festive period had registered 11 per cent growth, and […]

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RAI Signs MoU With Kumaraguru College To Enhance Industry-Academia Engagement

RAI signs MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (KCLAS) today, marking a significant step towards deepening collaboration between India’s retail industry and higher education institutions. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shankar Vanavarayar, President, Kumaraguru Institutions, and Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, Retailers Association of India(RAI), as part of […]

RAI Presents The Retail Industry Review 2025 And The 2026 Outlook
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RAI Presents The Retail Industry Review 2025 And The 2026 Outlook

RAI, CEO, Kumar Rajagopalan : Spokesperson 1) Review of Indian Retail in 2025 2025 was a strong and steady year for India’s retail sector, marked by improving consumer sentiment, supportive policy moves, and broad-based growth across categories. After a mild start, retail demand strengthened through the year and peaked during the festive season, where overall […]

KRS 2025 Puts Spotlight On Technology, Consumer Trends, And Market Opportunities In Eastern India
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KRS 2025 Puts Spotlight On Technology, Consumer Trends, And Market Opportunities In Eastern India

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) successfully organised the Kolkata Retail Summit (KRS) 2025, also known as the Retail Convention of Eastern India, on December 2, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency, Kolkata. This year’s edition brought together retailers, service providers, and industry leaders to strengthen collaboration, uncover new avenues for growth, and delve into the […]

RAI signs pact with VJIM Hyderabad for launch of Functional Retail Management Bridge Programme
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RAI Signs Pact With VJIM Hyderabad For Launch Of Functional Retail Management Bridge Programme

Retailers Association of India (RAI), the unified voice of Indian retailers, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM), Hyderabad, to jointly design and deliver a Bridge Course in Functional Retail Management, alongside extending Academic Membership benefits for students and faculty. This MoU marks a significant step […]

GST Bachat Mahotsav Boosts Retail as Shoppers Spend Again
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GST Bachat Mahotsav Delivers A Much-Needed Boost To The Retail Industry As Customers Show Renewed Willingness To Spend

GST Bachat Mahotsav has driven a noticeable surge in festive demand, with the Retailers Association of India (RAI) reporting an 11% growth during the 87-day festive period (1st August–26th October 2025 vis-à-vis 9th August–3rd November 2024). This reflects a clear uplift in consumption influenced by the ongoing savings-led initiative. RAI’s 66th Retail Business Survey shows […]

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