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Indian retail sales increase 8 percent in July 2025: RAI report

The Indian retail sector saw an 8 percent increase in sales in July 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the 64th Retail Business Survey by the Retailers Association of India (RAI). This marks the third consecutive month of steady growth in the 7-8 percent range, indicating a positive trend in consumer spending. The growth was...

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India's retail sales see 8 percent growth in June, led by apparel: RAI Survey

India’s retail sales experienced an 8 percent year-on-year growth in June 2025, according to the 63rd Retail Business Survey released by the Retailers Association of India (RAI). This marks a positive acceleration in retail performance, following nearly a year of 4-5 percent year-on-year growth. Among various categories, apparel and sporting...

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E-tail spending to grow 10 times with 64 percent annual rise

In its first report on India’s retail sectors, ‘Think India Think Retail’, Knight Frank and the Retailers Association of India estimate that retail spending across the top seven cities would more than double in the next five years. And it would be driven by e-commerce with e-tail spending touching Rs 839 billion by 2019. The report was prepared...

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Inflation impacting consumer spending, says study

Consumers across urban India have been postponing major purchases over the past twelve months, spending only on essential item. This is their response to the prolonged inflation, says a report by consulting firm KPMG and the Retailers Association of India (RAI), the apex body representing retailers of India. High prices deter spending Because of...