RAI hosts NERS 2025 in Guwahati to unlock Northeast India’s retail potential

 27 May, Mumbai 2025

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) successfully held the 3rd edition of the North East Retail Summit 2025 (NERS 2025) in Guwahati, reaffirming its commitment to harness the growing retail potential of India’s North-Eastern region. The summit brought together key retail professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from the seven northeastern states to collaborate, share insights, and build a resilient retail ecosystem.

Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO of RAI, highlighted the region’s awareness of global trends and its multilingual, experimental consumer base. While he acknowledged challenges around logistics and political factors, he emphasised the employment potential and the importance of tailored strategies to deliver a seamless customer experience.

The summit featured dynamic sessions on marketing, strategy, and local retail transformation. Prominent regional speakers included Vikram Bothra of Chandan Retail, Kunal Mordani of Tanishkaa Retails, Raja Gohain of MG Solutions, Manish Jain of Gangwal Furniture, Subhash Soni of MNJ Jewellers, and Gaurav Sureka of Maa Kamakhya Retails.

Bothra stressed the importance of local adaptation and long-term commitment, calling the Northeast “the next five years’ growth story in Indian retail.” Gohain spoke on blending national best practices with local insights, while Mordani noted how rising incomes and evolving consumer expectations are driving a need for digital transformation, quick commerce, and data-driven inventory management.

NERS 2025 was co-powered by Infinity and Go Beyond, with Askaran Binjraj as the Gold Partner. The Retailers Association of Assam served as the Ecosystem Partner, alongside TRRAIN, Storai, and Replenish. The summit strengthened its role as a vital platform to propel retail growth in the Northeast.

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