Retailers Call For Rethink After Steep Tobacco Tax Hike
Indian retailers have asked the government to reconsider a sharp hike in excise duty on tobacco products, warning it could hurt small businesses and boost illicit trade, according to FRAI.
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Retailers Seek Govt Support As Quick Commerce Powers Ahead
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 10, 2025
Industry bodies urge the government to create a fair, competitive environment and empower local retailers with the right technology
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RAI Welcomes GST Reforms, Calls For Simplified Structure, Standard Rates
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- August 19, 2025
Retailers’ body urges rationalised GST to boost consumption and ease compliance The Retailers Association of India (RAI) has welcomed the government’s proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, calling them a step towards making the tax system simpler, fairer, and more growth-oriented. Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO of RAI, highlighted that reducing GST on both everyday […]
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Retail Sector Gains Momentum As June Sales Grow 8% YoY
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 22, 2025
Regional data shows that west India recorded the highest year-on-year growth at 10 per cent
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Over 82% Of Offline Retailers Want To Go Digital, Reveals Survey
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- June 25, 2025
A survey says that over 82 per cent of offline retailers want to go digital, with the marketplace being the most preferred platform for sales.
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Self-checkout Option Ups Buying Experience Of Over 75% Of Global Shoppers: Study
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 5, 2025
Around 90 per cent of retail associates believe that they can provide better customer experience when they have mobile technology tools to help simplify real-time communication
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Over 80% Of Retailers Plan To Increase AI Capabilities In Operations In 2025: Report
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 13, 2025
Honeywell’s report stated that 35 per cent of major retailers plan to significantly increase their AI investment
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Indian Retailers Urge FM & GST Council To Reject Rate Overhaul Recommendations
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 13, 2024
The umbrella body states that tax collectors, focused solely on revenue generation with disregard for social impact, may be tempted to push more goods into higher tax slabs
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Around 9 In 10 Indian Retailers Prefer Selling Via Physical Stores: Study
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 4, 2024
Three-fourth of the respondents believe that India provides a conducive environment for business growth