Retail Inflation Rises To 1.33% In Dec, Continues Upward Trajectory
Data shows that food inflation again remained negative in the seventh consecutive month at -2.71 per cent in December 2025
Economy
Retail
Companies
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Retail
Chatbots, Image Search May Fuel Next Phase of Ecommerce Privacy Risks: Report
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 6, 2026
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
News
Retail
Retail Inflation Likely Inched Up To 1.66% In Dec, Says Union Bank
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 5, 2026
While the month-on-month (MoM) food prices registered an uptick, food inflation is still expected to have remained negative last month
Companies
Retail
PL Capital Expects DMart To See 14.5% Sales Growth In Q3FY26
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 2, 2026
PL capital notes that quick commerce platforms are reducing the price gap with DMart Ready, the online grocery and home essentials platform by retailer
consumer
Interviews
Retail
Retailers Cautiously Optimistic On Double-digit Growth In 2026: RAI CEO
- by kishan
- January 1, 2026
In an interview, Kumar Rajagopalan notes that retailers see clear business opportunities and are hopeful of returning to double-digit growth, but are far more measured than in the past
Companies
Consumer
Retail
India’s Incense & Fragrance Sector: What 2026 Will Really Look Like
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 31, 2025
Strong quality control, reliable production and clear brand positioning will be critical tools for brands success, writes Anshul Agrawal, Director Mysore Deep Perfumery House (MDPH) and Zed Black
Retail
Stores
Bhumi World To Invest Rs 200 Cr To Set Up Outlet Mall of India
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 22, 2025
Operating on a year-round discount model, the mall is designed to bring value to consumers, offering premium international and domestic brands at significantly reduced prices
Retail
QR Code Adoption Putting Kirana Stores On Par With Modern Retail: Report
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 22, 2025
A report notes that 709 million active QR codes have effectively connected the local kirana store to the formal economy
Government
Retail
Rai Calls For Priority Status For F&B Retail, Faster National Retail Policy Rollout
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 19, 2025
The recommendations include recognising food and beverage (F&B) retail as a priority and essential service, expediting formulation and implementation of the National Retail Policy
Economy
Retail
WPI Likely To Revert To Inflation Of 0.5% In Dec: Icra
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 16, 2025
The report states that it is projected to average above 1.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of the current financial year (Q4FY26)