The retail inflation under the revised Consumer Price Index (CPI) series stood at 2.75 per cent in January, the first reading with a new base year of 2024, the Statistics Ministry said on Wednesday. The updated series aims to better reflect current household spending patterns. Officials cautioned that the January print is not directly comparable […]
Auto sales in January 2026 were at their highest since the festive season last year as the momentum brought on by GST rationalisation sustained for vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Auto sales in January 2026: A total of 27,22,558 vehicles were registered on the government’s VAHAN portal last month—up 17.61% over the year-ago period. […]
Sebi on Monday proposed a sharp reduction in the minimum investment required from individual investors in social impact funds to Rs 1,000 from the existing Rs 2 lakh, in a move aimed at widening retail participation and easing fundraising for not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE). In its consultation paper, Sebi also […]
Italian fashion brand OVS has leased over 11,000 sq ft of retail space in Sky City Mall at Borivali, Mumbai, for a total rent of around ₹28 crore for a period of five years, or 10 per cent of the company’s revenue from the store, whichever is higher, according to property registration data accessed by […]
Peter Jones has added the American Golf chain to his growing business empire, snapping up the UK’s largest golf retailer in a deal that marks a new chapter for the loss-making brand. The Dragons’ Den investor, a keen golfer who is said to play off a handicap of eight, has agreed to acquire American Golf […]
For brands and retailers, success is not just about executing assortments or managing seasonal demand. It’s about making the correct decisions quicker and doing so constantly across increasingly complex operations. In this scenario, the ability to step back, prioritize what matters, and act with precision has become a significant differentiator. In 2025, one topic constantly […]
India’s retail leasing touched a record 8.9 million square feet in 2025, even as fresh supply jumped to 4.3 million sq ft, a 268 per cent rise from 2024. Hyderabad led new completions, contributing over half of the annual supply additions, followed by Mumbai and Delhi-NCR. Demand continues to be driven by retailers’ push for […]
Retail sales growth is expected to slow across the US, UK and major European economies in 2026 as consumers continue to feel financial pressure and discretionary spending remains subdued, according to new forecasts from Bain & Company. In its 2026 Global Retail Sales Outlook, Bain said macroeconomic uncertainty, cost-of-living pressures and cautious shopper behaviour would […]
Delhi’s Connaught Place landmark and a go-to shopping destination for the city’s middle class, Super Bazar, is poised for a comeback. The iconic six-storey building on Connaught Place’s Outer Circle, India’s first modern superstore, may soon be redeveloped, with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) planning to place the redevelopment proposal before its council in […]