According to the 63rd Retail Business Survey by the Retailers Association of India (RAI), India’s retail sector saw an 8% growth in June 2025 compared to the same period last year. This follows a 7% increase in May, signaling positive momentum after a year of modest 4–5% year-on-year growth.
RAI CEO Kumar Rajagopalan noted that while demand for non-discretionary goods is currently driving market optimism, the upcoming festive season starting late August could further boost consumer spending.
Regionally, West India led with 10% growth, followed by North India at 9%, South at 7%, and East at 4%.
Category-wise, apparel and sports goods topped the charts with 10% growth each. Other key segments like consumer durables & electronics (CDIT), jewellery, and quick service restaurants (QSR) posted 9% gains.
The report highlights a cautiously optimistic retail landscape with emerging trends that may shape future consumption patterns across the country.
