RAI Retail Business Survey indicates 4% y-o-y growth in February

Retailers Association of India (RAI) has released its 59th Retail Business Survey, reporting a 4% growth in the retail sector in February 2025 compared to the same time period last year. 

The survey highlights key trends shaping various retail segments across different regions of the country.

“Retail performance in India shows a modest 4% year-on-year gain for February 2025. Categories such as food and grocery, QSR, and consumer durables have reported specific upticks. Retailers are increasingly focused on protecting margins, with improved stock management becoming a clear priority. In the context of global tariff shifts and economic uncertainty, the sector is showing signs of steady adjustment rather than expansion,” said RAI CEO Kumar Rajagopalan. 

The survey further reveals that North India experienced the highest sales growth at 5%, while West India recorded a 4% increase followed by South India at 3%. East India showed a growth of only 2%. In terms of categories, Food & grocery registered the highest growth of 11%, followed by consumer durables and QSR each showing growth of 5% compared to February 2024 period last year.