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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 […]

RAI Signs MoU
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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 […]

RAI’s RISE 2025 Unites Retail Leaders For Growth & Tech
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RAI’s RISE 2025 Brings Retail Pioneers Together To Redefine Growth And Technology

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) successfully hosted the Retail India Summit & Expo (RISE) 2025 on 11 November 2025 in New Delhi. The event brought together a distinguished gathering of industry leaders, retail service providers, and innovators to engage in strategic discussions on the evolving landscape of the retail sector. The summit focused on […]

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’s Reaction to GST 2.0 Rate Changes
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RAI’s Reaction to GST 2.0 Rate Changes

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) has welcomed the introduction of a cleaner two-slab GST framework, describing it as a crucial reform that paves the way for simpler, fairer, and more transparent taxation. According to the association, the step is significant not only for its immediate economic benefits but also for the long-term stability it […]

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 […]

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