Reasons to Read

Uncover the surprising shifts redefining India’s retail landscape in 2025—and what’s coming next.

Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

• How is quick commerce expanding into smaller cities, what challenges are emerging as it grows beyond metros and how are legacy players like Reliance disrupting the space?
• How are India’s kirana stores digitally evolving in response to quick-commerce pressures?
• Where are retailers and mall developers focusing their expansion—and what’s driving the boom in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities?
• What is powering India’s luxury retail surge—and how are global brands investing in this fast-growing market?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Blinkit, Chanel, DLF Retail, DMart, Eli Lilly, Flipkart, H&M, ITC, Jacadi Paris, Jiomart, Maje, Myntra, Novo Nordisk, Qlocktwo, Reliance Retail, Shein, Snitch, Swiggy, Urbanic, Walmart, Yoga Bar, Zepto and Zudio.

Data in this report include: Quick-commerce expansion and profitability metrics; retail leasing activity and mall development in Tier 2/3 cities; GenAI deployment use cases; luxury retail growth forecasts; and consumer demand shifts linked to weight-loss drugs and wellness retail trends.

Other relevant research:

• Retail 2025: India Retail Predictions
• Retail 2025: UK Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends Update
• Retail 2025: US Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends Update