India retail sales jump 10% YoY in March 2026, led by apparel, food and jewellery
RAI survey shows broad-based growth with food, apparel, QSR and jewellery outperforming while consumer durables lag. Rising input costs squeeze retailer margins. Reliance Brands moves to exit Replay and G-Star.
RAI survey shows Indian retail sales rose 10% YoY in March 2026, with food, apparel, QSR and jewellery strong while durables lagged. Rising costs squeeze margins. Reliance Brands moves to exit Replay and G-Star.
Why this matters
RAI's monthly retail tracker shows footfall-driven growth holding steady, with apparel, food and jewellery leading while durables soften and margins tighten on input costs.
Footfall theme steady with 266 signals in the last 90 days.