... sharp ‘K-economy’ split where women, now comprising 45 per cent of the shopper base, are driving premiumization in western wear and beauty. Simultaneously, the ‘trend-first’ commerce model is gaining traction, ...
... on February 22, 2026, pushes the company’s national footprint to 258 outlets. The move is strategically timed to tap into Jharkhand’s strengthening economy, which is projected to grow by 6.17% in FY26, ...
... online averages by 25% due to impulse purchases and personalized consultations. The brand’s ability to scale across diverse demographics, from the pilgrimage-centric economy of Pandharpur to the IT-dominated ...
... Phulwari Sharif sub-market - a high-density residential and commercial zone - Deehub is positioning itself to capture the rising discretionary spend of Bihar’s middle-class families. The state’s economy ...
... stands an aspirational, brand-hungry, digitally connected middle class.
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The recalibration lands at a moment: India’s apparel retail economy alone is expected to be worth roughly $115-116 ...
13 February 2026, Mumbai
India’s retail economy has crossed the $1 trillion mark, but the milestone is not the real story. The real shift is generational. Nearly half of all discretionary spending in ...
The Union Budget 2026–27 has delivered a structural recalibration of India’s consumer economy, moving beyond short-term stimulus to address the fundamental supply dynamics of the fashion and retail sectors. ...
... strengthen livelihoods across the value chain, and accelerate India’s competitiveness in domestic and global markets.
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The key initiatives announced address the textile economy end to end. ...
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The Indian premium handloom landscape
The Indian handloom sector is the second-largest employer in the rural economy after agriculture, involving over 4.5 million artisans. Specializing in high-value ...
28 January 2026, Mumbai
India’s retail landscape achieved a landmark performance during the 2026 Republic Day sales, recording its strongest growth trajectory in five years. This rise was underpinned ...
... aligning its spring collections with regional preferences while leveraging NGF’s B2B network to bypass traditional wholesale bottlenecks.
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As India moves toward a developed economy, the ...
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Digital maturity and fiscal tailwinds
E-commerce is set to command a 25 per cent share of the organized market by 2030, translating to a Rs 5.0 lakh crore digital economy. This growth is boosted by ...
22 December 2025, Mumbai
India’s fashion economy is far more structured than it appears. Beneath the energy of flea markets, the efficiency of mall chains, and the glamour of couture ateliers lies a ...
22 December 2025, Mumbai
India’s fashion economy is far more structured than it appears. Beneath the energy of flea markets, the efficiency of mall chains, and the glamour of couture ateliers lies a ...
22 December 2025, Mumbai
India’s fashion economy is far more structured than it appears. Beneath the energy of flea markets, the efficiency of mall chains, and the glamour of couture ateliers lies a ...
22 December 2025, Mumbai
India’s fashion economy is far more structured than it appears. Beneath the energy of flea markets, the efficiency of mall chains, and the glamour of couture ateliers lies a ...