India’s e-commerce market is on track for rapid expansion, with its share of total retail sales projected to increase from 7–9% in FY 2023 to 15–17% by 2030, according to a recent McKinsey & Company report. With over 850 million internet users but only 20–25% currently shopping online, the market...
Over the past decade, rural India has emerged as a dynamic growth engine for the ₹5-lakh-crore FMCG sector, with rising adoption of aspirational products like toilet cleaners, floor cleaners, and bottled soft drinks. As per Kantar, this shift reflects both improved access and evolving consumer mindsets, where rural shoppers are...
India’s retail inflation cooled to 3.16% in April, down from 3.34% in March, driven largely by a continued softening in food prices. This is the third straight month that inflation has remained below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) medium-term target of 4%. The figure came in lower than economists’...
Is the age of traditional retail coming to an end? With just a tap on a smartphone, groceries, beauty products, and even high-value essentials arrive at your doorstep in minutes. Quick commerce (Q-commerce) is no longer just about last-minute milk and eggs—it’s redefining how India shops. But as ultra-fast delivery...
India’s retail sector is poised to surpass Rs 190 lakh crore by 2034, fueled by rapid economic growth and shifting consumer preferences. A joint report by BCG and RAI highlights the key opportunities and challenges retailers must address to succeed in both urban ‘India’ and rural ‘Bharat’ markets. Image credit:...
The Indian retail market is on the brink of a significant upswing, with 41 million square feet of retail space slated to open across seven major cities from 2024 to 2028, according to a study by JLL India. Delhi-NCR leads with 34% of the total supply, followed by Chennai at...
Choithrams stands out as a thriving conglomerate, boasting engagements in various sectors such as wholesaling, commodity brokerage, and the production of both edible and non-edible goods. Since its inception in the UAE in 1974, Choithrams has evolved into a retail powerhouse, currently overseeing a network of more than 39 supermarkets...
India’s retail inflation surged to 4.81% in June, from a 25-month low of 4.25% in May. The upsurge in vegetable prices and a less supportive base further raised the CPI inflation. The consumer-price index (CPI) based inflation in June, has remained within the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) tolerance range...
Social media has become an inevitable part of our lives, and by implication, the lives of the brands we engage with. To leverage social media effectively, brands need to be creative, engaging and result oriented. Also, they need to be extremely receptive of customer feedback and mindful of their brand...
Value-based shopping is likely to continue to gain momentum during the festive period. Consumers could indulge in mid to big ticket purchases that they might have postponed due to the pandemic. Sectors like consumer durables, electronics, FMCG, apparel & gems and jewellery, etc. are likely to do well, aided by...
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