Retailers are increasingly focused on protecting margins, with improved stock management becoming a clear priority.
Retailers Association of India (RAI) has released its 59th Retail Business Survey, reporting a 4 per cent growth in the retail sector from February 2025 compared to the same time period last year. The survey highlights key trends shaping various retail segments across different regions of the country.
“Retail performance in India shows a modest 4 per cent year-on-year gain for February 2025. Categories such as food and grocery, QSR, and consumer durables have reported specific upticks. Retailers are increasingly focused on protecting margins, with improved stock management becoming a clear priority. In the context of global tariff shifts and economic uncertainty, the sector is showing signs of steady adjustment rather than expansion,†said, Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, RAI.
The survey further reveals that North India experienced the highest sales growth at 5 per cent, while West India recorded a 4 per cent increase followed by South India at 3 per cent. East India showed a growth of only 2 per cent.