India's Retail Champions 2023

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About India's Retail Champions

Retail is at an interesting juncture in India with new brands and formats entering the market and the old ones reinventing themselves. Consumption is on the rise, driven by aspirations and increase in per capita income. Technology is adding interesting twists by facilitating innovative business models, aiding efficiency and redefining customer expectations as well as experiences.

This big retail churn is not just revolutionising Indian retail but also separating the winners and the laggards. Brands that have their fundamentals right and are focussed on all the right things are emerging as trendsetters. The India's Retail Champions have been instituted to shine the spotlight on these stars of retail who have shone bright despite all odds. It is a recognition of their efforts, focus and hard work and salute to their indomitable spirit to constantly stay relevant to the times, the customers and the industry.

Awards Process

A panel of eminent personalities from the industry form the Jury, who thoroughly evaluate the entries shortlisted by a reputed audit agency to select the winners.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The Company should be registered under Indian Law

*Any other criteria as decided by the Awards Jury.

** Decision of RAI Jury regarding terms & conditions, eligibility and selection will be deemed final




Winners 2023

Category - Apparel & Lifestyle



Category - Beauty & Wellness



Category - Consumer Durables & IT (CDIT)



Category - Department store



Category - Emerging Retailer of the Year (Innovative, disruptive in the last 5 years)



Category - Food & General Retail (Large format over 5,000 sq. ft)



Category - Food & General Retail (Small format below 5,000 sq. ft)



Category - Footwear



Category - Home Decor / Home Improvement



Category - Jewellery



Category - Restaurant & QSR



Category - Speciality Retail




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