Indian retail is close to its destined orbit and what it needs now is an initial push of momentum to get there, says Badri Beriwal, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Business Development Officer, Bata India
Net profit was reported at Rs 172 crore, up 37 per cent versus year ago, driven by double digit topline growth and a favourable product price-mix
Regionally, retail growth in December 2025 remained broad-based, with the west recording the strongest performance at 14 per cent
From GST rationalisation and disposable income support to manufacturing incentives, omnichannel infrastructure and export enablement, India’s retail leaders see Union Budget 2026–27 as a decisive moment to convert consumption momentum into durable, broad-based growth As India heads into Union Budget 2026–27, the retail sector—one of the country’s largest employers and most visible economic bellwethers—is […]
The company opened 431 new stores during the period, taking the total store count to 19,979 with area under operation at 78.1 million square feet
McLay will remain in the role until 31 January but will continue at the company through the first quarter to help ensure a smooth transition.
The surge is due to increase in prices of other manufacturing, minerals, manufacture of machinery and equipment, manufacture of food products and textiles
Food and beverage segment is expected to revert to an inflation in January 2026 after remaining in the deflationary zone in six of the last seven months
Data shows that food inflation again remained negative in the seventh consecutive month at -2.71 per cent in December 2025
Changes in taxes, import duties and cross-border trade rules are likely to be used as lures in phishing campaigns and fraudulent online stores, promoting unrealistically cheap offers or claims of avoided fees
