27 February 2026, Mumbai
Indian retail is metamorphosing from price-driven purchases towards a value-centric, performance-oriented mindset. As highlighted at the 2026 EconomicTimes Global Indian Retail ...
... This isn’t nostalgia. It’s economics. And economics are winning.
The collapse of the fast-fashion profit model
Western fast fashion in India has become a battlefield of sameness. Catalogues often originate ...
... the trend cycle for smaller urban hubs is yielding strong unit economics, noted Shreyans Surana, Managing Director.
Despite an 8 per cent cannibalization effect in mature clusters due to rapid proximity-based ...
... cycle has been the adoption of AI-native inventory management. Brands utilizing real-time demand forecasting - which integrates macroeconomic trends and weather patterns - have reported up to 40 per cent ...
... a target of Rs 130 crore for FY27. This growth is underpinned by strong unit economics, with an average order value of Rs 2,300 successfully offsetting a first-time customer acquisition cost (CAC) of Rs ...
... superior unit economics. While groceries build frequency, fashion builds profits.
Table: Fashion the smart add on in the list
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FMCG (grocery/snacks)
Fashion & apparel
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... for flagship experiences against the necessity for sustainable unit economics.
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By leveraging the manufacturing scale of Shark Shopfits - a firm that reported a 16.7 per cent ...
24 December 2025, Mumbai
Raymond is marking its 100th anniversary by converting its historic dominance in worsted fabrics into a high-octane retail expansion.
In an interview conducted by The Economic ...
... the nucleus of India’s consumption engine, steering not only their own wardrobes but also influencing household spending.
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... the awareness gap between major metros and smaller towns.
This expanding consumption landscape is closely tied to India’s broader economic growth trajectory. Private consumption is set to add $300 billion ...
... mall Bansal Plaza.
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This development is a clear manifestation of India's leading apparel retailers focusing their aggressive expansion strategies on Tier-II cities, where economic growth and ...
... now maintain a steady, year-round flow of inventory.
Women are the core economic drivers: Growing financial independence and workforce participation have made women the primary decision-makers in categories ...
... into a powerful economic force within India’s booming men’s apparel industry.
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From ritual wear to runway relevance
For decades, the kurta-pyjama was an occasional indulgence, worn at weddings, ...
... a deeper look reveals a far broader movement. From V2 Retail to Baazar Style, Vishal Mega Mart, and Cantabil Retail, a cohort of agile value retailers is quietly building an empire by mastering the economics ...
... to India’s rapid socio-economic transformation.
“Over the last decade, Indian consumers have changed dramatically. They are wealthier, globally exposed, digitally connected, and more willing than ever ...
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In an interview with the EconomicTimes, Siva Ganapathi, Managing Director, outlines the potential fallout and the company's plan to cope. With India’s garment exports to the US valued at around ...
... India is witnessing a rare convergence of macroeconomic tailwinds: growing domestic consumption, favorable global demand reallocation, and strong government backing through Production Linked Incentive ...
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As per a report by the EconomicTimes, transitioning to Sabyasachi Couture from a senior leadership position at Shein India, Chopra brings extensive experience in the retail and e-commerce sectors to ...
... economic, demographic, and technological factors. While the penetration of e-fashion remains under 15 per cent—markedly lower than the global average—this seemingly modest figure conceals a massive growth ...
... outlets primarily in metros and Tier I cities.
Reasons for store closures
The widespread shuttering of retail outlets stems from a blend of internal missteps and external economic pressures.
1. The ...