... by domestic supply chains rather than large corporate retail.
According to CAIT, India’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for October 2025 stood at 8.4/10, reflecting strong optimism in household spending. ...
... 5% tax slab. This could force them to alter their product mix and marketing strategies.
● Supply chain: A higher tax burden on finished goods could disincentivize domestic manufacturing and encourage ...
... a core offering of Meta's advertising and platform capabilities. For example an Indian boutique or apparel brand specializing in ethically sourced, handcrafted textiles previously relying on domestic sales ...
The recently released 'Estimates of State Domestic Product 2024-25' by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics gives a peek into India’s economic landscape at the sub-national level.
While the report ...
India's fashion and apparel industry is seeing a boom riding high on the ongoing travel and vacation season. As more Indians embark on both domestic and international trips, the demand for stylish clothing, ...
... to domestic manufacturing, shifts in retail practices, and a growing trade imbalance.
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India’s retail sector recorded a 6 per cent year-on-year sales growth in March 2025, according to the Retailers Association of India’s (RAI) 60th Retail Business Survey. The growth reflects stable domestic ...
... promoting awareness of the state’s industrial policy, and connecting local apparel manufacturers with domestic markets across India.
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Santosh Katariya, President of CMAI, said, “Chhattisgarh ...
... their focus on alternative markets like the EU, UK, and Australia, heightening competition for Indian exports.
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These nations may also target India’s domestic market, increasing competitive ...
... trends. Meanwhile, domestic and international brands are expanding their presence in smaller cities through physical stores and online channels.
Local brands have strong market hold
The apparel market ...
... disproportionate outcomes. A unicorn creation rate of 3.7 per cent, exceeding that of premier domestic institutions, underscores a growing investor thesis: that global exposure is now a competitive advantage ...