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Retailers report 6% sales growth in June
Retailers in India saw a 6% increase in sales in June compared to the same month last year.
This growth was mainly driven by food and grocery stores, as well as quick service restaurants.
Other categories like footwear, consumer electronics, and jewelry also saw growth, but furniture and furnishings had the least growth.
Retailers are adapting to consumer preferences by focusing on value and efficiency, and investing in technology and omnichannel capabilities.
Different regions in India saw varying levels of growth, with the Western region performing the best and the Eastern region the least.
Retailers in India reported a 6% average sales growth in June year-on-year.
Food & grocery and quick service restaurants led the growth with 10% and 9% respectively.
Footwear and consumer durables & electronics saw 8% and 7% growth respectively.
Jewellery and apparel & clothing each grew by 6%, while beauty and wellness grew by 5%.
Sports goods grew by 4%, but furniture & furnishings grew by only 1%.
- Who
- Retailers in India
- What
- Reported 6% average sales growth in June year-on-year
- Where
- India
- When
- June 2026
- Why
- Due to steady consumer demand despite cautious spending environment
Optimistic View
Cautious View
Consumer Spending
Optimistic View
Consumers are spending selectively but demand remains resilient for essential and experience-led categories.
Cautious View
Consumers are highly value-conscious and cautious in their spending.
Retailer Strategies
Optimistic View
Retailers are adapting with sharp value and efficiency, investing in technology and omnichannel capabilities.
Cautious View
Retailers need to pivot strategies quickly to sustain growth in a cautious retail landscape.
Key facts
- Average Sales Growth
- 6%
- Food & Grocery Growth
- 10%
- Quick Service Restaurants Growth
- 9%
- Footwear Growth
- 8%
- Consumer Durables & Electronics Growth
- 7%
- Jewellery and Apparel Growth
- 6%
- Beauty and Wellness Growth
- 5%
- Sports Goods Growth
- 4%
- Furniture & Furnishings Growth
- 1%
- Western Region Growth
- 8%
- Northern Region Growth
- 7%
- Southern Region Growth
- 6%
- Eastern Region Growth
- 4%
Quotes
Kumar Rajagopalan
Executive Director and CEO of the Retailers Association of India
“"The June 2026 survey highlights cautious retail landscape. While the intent to spend remains intact among Indian consumers, they are highly value-conscious, prompting retailers to pivot strategies quickly to sustain growth. Retailers are adapting with sharp value and efficiency and preparing for the upcoming festive season."”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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