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RAI Kochi Retail Summit 2025: The Future of Retail
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RAI Kochi Retail Summit 2025 Sets The Agenda For India’s Next Retail Growth Wave

The third edition of the Kochi Retail Summit 2025, hosted by the Retailers Association of India (RAI) in partnership with the Malabar Chamber of Commerce, took place on October 14, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Kochi. The event gathered an elite lineup of thought leaders, industry experts, and retail veterans, creating an influential forum for […]

RAI Welcomes Government Green Signal for 24x7 Retail Establishments in Maharashtra
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RAI Welcomes Government Green Signal For 24×7 Retail Establishments In Maharashtra

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) has welcomed the Maharashtra Government’s progressive decision to allow 24×7 retail operations across the state. This move is set to provide a significant boost to the retail sector, offering consumers greater flexibility, convenience, and accessibility while driving economic growth and employment opportunities. RAI believes that enabling shops, malls, and […]

RAI Retail CFO Summit 2025 Sets New Growth Benchmarks
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RAI Retail CFO Summit 2025: Setting New Milestones in Retail Finance Excellence

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) successfully hosted the “Retail CFO Summit 2025” at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar on August 24, 2025.This distinguished event brought together CFOs, CEOs, and finance leaders from across the retail sector. The summit focused on the timely theme: Beyond the Balance Sheet –The Evolving Role of the Retail CFO. As […]

RAI BUSINESS SURVEY: QSRs LEAD RETAIL GROWTH; OVERALL SALES UP 8% IN JULY 2025
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RAI Business Survey: QSRs Lead Retail Growth; Overall Sales Up 8% In July 2025

The Indian retail sector continued its upward trajectory in July 2025, recording an 8% year-on-year growth in sales, according to the 64th Retail Business Survey conducted by the Retailers Association of India (RAI). This positive momentum comes at a crucial time when retailers are closely monitoring policy shifts and preparing for the upcoming festive season, […]

CMAI & RAI Share Their Views on Proposed GST Reforms
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CMAI & RAI Share Their Views on Proposed GST Reforms

Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), shared his views on the proposed GST reforms – Based on media reports, we understand that the objective of the GST reforms is to reduce the number of slabs, thereby bringing ease in operating GST and making products for mass consumption cheaper by placing them […]

Chennai Retail Summit 2025: RAI Showcases Innovation and the Next Phase of Retail
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Chennai Retail Summit 2025: RAI Showcases Innovation and the Next Phase of Retail

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) successfully hosted the Chennai Retail Summit 2025 at the prestigious ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, bringing together influential leaders and decision-makers from across the Indian retail landscape. Held under the theme “Changing World of Retail,” the summit served as a vibrant platform for industry stakeholders to exchange insights, explore growth […]

RAI RETAIL BUSINESS SURVEY INDICATES 7% GROWTH IN MAY 2025 VIS-A-VIS MAY 2024
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RAI RETAIL BUSINESS SURVEY INDICATES 7% GROWTH IN MAY 2025 VIS-A-VIS MAY 2024

Retailers Association of India (RAI) has reported a 7% increase in retail sales for May 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to its 62nd Retail Business Survey. The survey highlights key trends shaping various retail segments across different regions of the country. The figures suggest that the retail sector gains momentum with May […]

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RAI Retail Business Survey Indicates 6% Growth in March 2025 Vis-a-Vis March 2024

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) has reported a 6% increase in retail sales for March 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to its 60th Retail Business Survey. The figures point to steady domestic demand at a time when global trade conditions remain unsettled. Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO of RAI, said: “Retail businesses in India […]

RAI RETAIL BUSINESS SURVEY INDICATES 4% GROWTH IN FEBRUARY 2025 VIS-A-VIS FEBRUARY 2024
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RAI Retail Business Survey Indicates 4% Growth in February 2025

Retailers Association of India (RAI) has released its 59th Retail Business  Survey, reporting a 4% growth in the retail sector from February 2025 compared to the same time  period last year. The survey highlights key trends shaping various retail segments across different  regions of the country.  “Retail performance in India shows a modest 4% year-on-year […]

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Budget 2025: Association Leaders & Experts Share Their Views

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget 2025-26 on February 1, 2025, continuing her tradition of using a digital tablet encased in a traditional ‘bahi-khata’ style pouch. In this budget, significant measures were introduced to stimulate economic growth and support various sectors: Tax Reforms: Income Tax Relief: The threshold for the nil […]

INFLATION DAMPENS CONSUMER SPENDING, RETAIL SECTOR RECORDS MODEST 5% GROWTH IN DECEMBER
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INFLATION DAMPENS CONSUMER SPENDING, RETAIL SECTOR RECORDS MODEST 5% GROWTH IN DECEMBER

Retailers Association of India (RAI) has released its 57th Retail  Business Survey, reporting a 5% growth in the retail sector from 2 December 2024 to 29  December 2024 compared to the same festive time period last year (4 December 2023 to 31  December 2023). The survey highlights key trends shaping various retail segments across  different […]

Festival Season Shows Moderate Growth For Retail Sector
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Festival Season Shows Moderate Growth For Retail Sector

Retailers Association of India (RAI) has released the 56th Retail  Business Survey, reporting a 7% growth in the retail sector from 7 October 2024 to 1  December 2024 compared to the same festive period last year (2 October 2023 to 26  November 2023). The survey highlights key trends shaping various retail segments across  different regions […]

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