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India’s retail sector demonstrates resilience and evolving consumer behavior. Festive spending is poised for a significant boost, with 77% of urban shoppers planning increased expenditure, particularly on apparel, jewelry, and electronics, driven by discounts and convenience. Simultaneously, the textiles sector benefits from policy support through the extended RoSCTL scheme, enhancing export competitiveness. While some companies like Khadim report revenue declines, others like Lalithaa Jewellery showcase strong top-line growth, albeit with margin pressures, reflecting a mixed performance across the sector. These trends suggest continued adaptation and strategic focus on digital channels and evolving consumer preferences will be crucial for sustained success.
Baazar Style Retail Q2 FY27 Revenue Declines 10% YoY
Baazar Style Retail reported H1 FY27 revenue growth of 6% YoY to ₹9,645 Mn, while Q2 revenue declined 10% YoY to ₹4,781 Mn due to festive calendar shift.
The company expanded its retail network to 283
KVIC Launches Nationwide 20% Khadi Discount Campaign
KVIC Chairman launched nationwide discount campaign offering 20% off Khadi and 10% off village industry products from October 2 to November 16, 2026.
Khadi sector achieved ₹1.87 lakh crore turnover in
V-Mart Q2 Revenue Rises 18% to ₹953 Crore
V-Mart Retail reported Q2 FY27 revenue of ₹953 crore, showing 18% YoY growth driven by store expansion and adjusted same-store sales.
The company opened 23 new stores and closed 1, reaching a total op
EFC India Completes Ultrafresh Modular 100% Acquisition
EFC (I) Limited completed 100% acquisition of Ultrafresh Modular Solutions via share swap for ₹53.99 crore.
Ultrafresh operates in modular furniture with ₹36.32 crore FY26 turnover and manufacturing p
Info Edge Releases September 2026 Naukri JobSpeak
Info Edge submitted a regulatory filing to BSE and NSE regarding its Naukri JobSpeak Index.
The report for September 2026 measures Indian job market hiring activity across industries and cities.
The m
Textiles Ministry Extends RoSCTL Scheme Through December 2026
Ministry of Textiles extends RoSCTL export incentive scheme for three months until 31 December 2026 at existing rates.
Scheme provides remission of embedded State and Central taxes on apparel and made
West Bengal's 109 Cultural Mementos in PM Auction
Ministry of Culture auctions 109 West Bengal mementos showcasing diverse artistic and cultural heritage until October 2, 2026.
Collection features Durga Puja traditions, Sholapith, Dhokra craftsmanshi
Ayush Sector Grows 16.91% CAGR to $36.92 Billion
RIS study estimates India's Ayush services sector economy at $36.92 billion in FY25, growing at 16.91% CAGR since FY23.
Sector supports 1.76 million livelihoods with 43% female workforce and generates
National Traders' Welfare Board Reviews GST, MSME Reforms
NTWB's 11th meeting reviewed GST rationalisation, refund delays, and amnesty schemes for trader welfare.
Discussed MSME inclusion, centralized loan portal with 30-day timelines, and CIBIL score mechan
India Proposes BRICS Women-Led Trade Expansion Initiatives
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal proposed four initiatives to boost women-led enterprises in BRICS trade, including a common trade platform and Women's Advancement Fund.
India reported 15% merchandise e
India-New Zealand FTA Grants 100% Duty-Free Access
New Zealand Parliament passed legislation on September 16, 2026, to implement the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement signed in April 2026.
The FTA provides duty-free access for 100% of Indian expo
APEDA Facilitates 18 MT Tripura Organic Rice Export
APEDA facilitated export of 18 MT NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura to Austria and Netherlands.
The export comprises four varieties aggregated from Farmer Producer Companies supported by TSOFDA.
NIFT Students Win Two Silver Medals at WorldSkills 2026
NIFT students won two Silver Medals and one Medal for Excellence at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.
India ranked 10th overall with 70 competitors across 63 skills, securing 6 Silver Meda
Tourism Ministry Launches Digital Stack and Alternative Destinations Mission
Ministry of Tourism launched National Digital Tourism Stack and National Mission for Alternative Destinations on World Tourism Day 2026.
Five non-commercial MoUs signed with Airbnb, FlixBus, Glance, E
Amit Shah Launches Women Empowerment Cooperative Initiatives in Kerala
Union Minister Amit Shah launched 'Vanitham She-Mart Shops' and NCCF's 'Janah' products to connect women entrepreneurs with markets.
Over 300 She-Mart stores will open across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and K
Khadim Q1 Revenue Down 19% YoY
Khadim India reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹778.4 Mn, a decline of 18.7% year-on-year.
Gross margin improved 380bps to 51.5%, but EBITDA margin contracted to 10.1% from 12.9%.
Profit after tax was ₹5.2
Lalithaa Jewellery Q1FY27 Investor Presentation
Lalithaa Jewellery presented Q1FY27 financial results with revenue of ₹60,396 Cr, up 26% YoY but down 7% QoQ.
PAT for the quarter was ₹208 Cr (3.5% margin), a 22% decline YoY, with EBITDA at ₹376 Cr (
Lalithaa Jewellery Q1 Revenue Up 26% YoY
Lalithaa Jewellery reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of ₹6,035 crore, a 26% year-on-year increase.
Profit after tax declined 22% to ₹208 crore with EBITDA margin contracting to 6.2% from 9.2%.
The company di
FADA Reports August 2026 Record Auto Retail Growth
FADA reported India's biggest-ever August auto retail at 24.23 lakh units, up 17.51% YoY, with five categories setting August records.
Alternative fuels (CNG+Hybrid+EV) overtook petrol in PV segment f
Shiprocket Q1 FY27 Revenue Up 34% YoY
Shiprocket reported Q1 FY27 consolidated results with 34% YoY revenue growth to ₹5,921 Mn and Adjusted EBITDA of ₹89 Mn.
Emerging Business grew 70% YoY to contribute 30% of revenue, with contribution