Regional data shows that North and West India recorded the highest year-on-year growth at 8% each. East and South India followed with a 5% rise
Bengaluru: Retail sales in India experienced a 6% growth in March 2025 compared to the sales levels during the same period in March 2024, Retailers Association of India (RAI) said in its latest edition of its Retail Business Survey. The figures point to steady domestic demand at a time when global trade conditions remain unsettled.
Regional data shows that North and West India recorded the highest year-on-year growth at 8% each. East and South India followed with a 5% rise.
“Retail businesses in India reflects growth. However, double digit growth is still eluding the sector. Customers are spending cautiously but are willing to spend on aspirational and innovative products,” said Kumar Rajagopalan, chief executive officer of RAI.
“Discretionary spending keeps shifting from one category to another and hence no category has been witnessing steady growth month on month,” he added.
Among categories, food and grocery led with 11% growth, while quick service restaurants (QSR) grew by 9%.
The apparel sector recorded a 6% growth, while the jewellery, furniture and beauty & wellness segments grew by 5%. The sporting goods category grew by 2%, consumer durables and electronics segment saw a 3% increase, while footwear recorded the lowest growth at 2%.
The survey also highlights a cautious but steady outlook among retailers, with no significant drops in consumer spending. While concerns remain about the wider impact of global trade tensions, current trends suggest that domestic consumption is largely unaffected.
