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India's retail narrative has shifted, with festive-period growth of 11% (August–October 2025) signaling a strong focus on value-driven fashion. While the overall sector surged, ...
... by the government to stabilize input costs for India's vast domesticapparel market, estimated at over $115 billion in 2024.
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The mandatory BIS certification had caused domestic raw material ...
... by domestic supply chains rather than large corporate retail.
According to CAIT, India’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for October 2025 stood at 8.4/10, reflecting strong optimism in household spending. ...
... 5% tax slab. This could force them to alter their product mix and marketing strategies.
● Supply chain: A higher tax burden on finished goods could disincentivize domestic manufacturing and encourage ...
... a core offering of Meta's advertising and platform capabilities. For example an Indian boutique or apparel brand specializing in ethically sourced, handcrafted textiles previously relying on domestic sales ...
The recently released 'Estimates of State Domestic Product 2024-25' by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics gives a peek into India’s economic landscape at the sub-national level.
While the report ...
India's fashion and apparel industry is seeing a boom riding high on the ongoing travel and vacation season. As more Indians embark on both domestic and international trips, the demand for stylish clothing, ...
... to domestic manufacturing, shifts in retail practices, and a growing trade imbalance.
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With a heritage spanning centuries and employing over 45 million people, ...
India’s retail sector recorded a 6 per cent year-on-year sales growth in March 2025, according to the Retailers Association of India’s (RAI) 60th Retail Business Survey. The growth reflects stable domestic ...
... promoting awareness of the state’s industrial policy, and connecting local apparel manufacturers with domestic markets across India.
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