The Retail Times

04-November-2026 India’s amended e-commerce rules, announced in September and scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027, address this directly. For announced price reductions, the government specifies disclosure of the reduced price and the prior price, defined as the lowest...

Bengaluru, 03, November 2026: Corporate Comm India invites entrepreneurs, institutions, industry associations and libraries to acquire the MSME Compass Series—from The SME Times, presented by the publisher as a first-of-its-kind integrated MSME guide. Built on the conviction that “information is...

03-November-2026 Delhi’s Chamber of Trade and Industry has sought restrictions on rallies and demonstrations until 11 November, citing substantial festive-season business losses. Its ₹14,000-crore estimate is an association claim, not an independently established loss figure. Nevertheless, the disruption concern deserves...

02-November-2026   Reporting published on 1 November draws on McKinsey’s June 2026 consumer survey to describe substantial use of AI tools for shopping among Indian respondents. The findings concern a survey sample and an earlier research period; they should not be...

31-October-2026   The RAI–Innoviti SANKET report, published on 30 October, records stronger same-store spending growth in Tier 3 markets than in Tier 1 cities during July–September. Its analysis draws on transactions captured within its checkout network; it should not be read...

30-October-2026 Trent’s latest results, released on 29 October, show continued revenue growth and expansion. Reporting on 30 October places quarterly operating revenue at approximately ₹5,873 crore, about 22% higher year on year. The performance provides a timely occasion to examine...

Date:29-oct-2026 India’s retail space absorption reached approximately 5.8 million square feet during January–September 2026, up around 19% year on year, according to CBRE research reported on 28 October. Domestic retailers accounted for 73% of leasing activity. The figures demonstrate continued interest...

LT Foods, the business behind Daawat and Royal rice, reported consolidated revenue of ₹6,414 crore for the first half of FY2027, an increase of 22% year on year. Profit after tax grew 9% to ₹364 crore, according to reporting...

New e-commerce rules place transparency, fair pricing and consumer confidence at the centre of digital retail growth. India's e-commerce industry is approaching an important regulatory transition. Amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules notified in September 2026 are scheduled to...

India’s retail transformation is one of the most visible expressions of its economic progress. A consumer can now purchase groceries within minutes, compare thousands of products on a mobile phone, pay digitally, track delivery and seek a refund without...