The Retailers Association of India (RAI) recently convened the Retail India Summit & Expo (RISE) 2025 in New Delhi, uniting industry leaders, innovators, and service providers to discuss the future of Indian retail. The summit centred around digital transformation, retail strategy, and customer experience enhancement. Key discussions included retail real estate, fintech integration, SaaS solutions, and emerging retail trends across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The event also showcased advancements in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and in-store technologies redefining retail operations and consumer engagement.Read more

India Circus has launched its largest store in Gurugram, marking ten years of growth in modern Indian design. Spanning nearly 2,000 sq. ft., the store showcases home decor, fashion, accessories, and wallpapers, offering an immersive experience that reflects the brand's journey from a small print-focused collection to a global lifestyle presence. Founder Krsnaa Mehta highlighted the strategic choice of Gurugram for its design-conscious audience and announced plans for a second store in Silverglade Mall, reinforcing the brand's focus on making contemporary Indian design accessible and engaging.Read more

V-Mart Retail Ltd narrowed its net loss to INR 8.87 crore in Q2, a significant improvement from INR 56.51 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations rose to INR 806.87 crore, mainly driven by a strong growth in retail trade revenue, which increased to INR 800.32 crore. Total expenses also rose, while digital marketplace revenue declined. The results indicate that physical retail channels remain strong, and the company's strategies to expand stores and improve operations are yielding positive effects despite challenges in its online segment.Read more

Radisson Hotel Group has entered into an agreement with Hill Crest Hotels and Resorts to develop a 350-key Radisson Collection Hotel near the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. The project, expected to commence operations in 2028, marks the debut of the luxury lifestyle brand in Maharashtra. The development will expand the group's regional portfolio to around 646 keys by 2028. The company's leadership expressed optimism about strong growth in transit and corporate travel, anticipating significant demand for both premium accommodation and MICE facilities in the emerging airport corridor.Read more

Trident Realty has launched its latest luxury residential project, Central Vista, in Panchkula, aiming to generate about INR 1,200 crore in revenue. The project features 199 residential plots and is part of the developer�s 200-acre integrated township, Trident Hills. The company has already delivered over 500 units within the township. Recently, Trident Realty also partnered with DLF Ltd to co-develop a premium housing project in Mumbai. Founded in 2008, the developer has completed over 20 million sq ft of projects and has nearly 11 million sq ft under construction. The new launch reinforces Trident Realty�s growing presence in India�s high-end housing market.Read more

IHCL has announced the signing of a 151-key Taj hotel on Chennai's ECR, a greenfield project developed in partnership with MGM Healthcare. The move targets Chennai�s growing corporate, IT, and automobile-driven demand, as well as leisure travel and MICE events. With this addition, IHCL�s portfolio in the city will rise to 16 hotels, including six under development. The project strengthens the company�s strategic presence in South India, providing travellers with more options while reinforcing its position in a competitive and growing hospitality market.Read more

Imagicaa Next, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Imagicaaworld Entertainment, has collaborated with Dubai-based Hello Park to introduce India's first immersive digital-physical playground experience. The partnership, set in an asset-light and in-city format, will focus on establishing centres in malls and other high-footfall areas. This venture grants Imagicaa Next exclusive rights to bring Hello Park to India, aiming to blend family entertainment with experiential learning. The collaboration also emphasises scalability and alignment with Imagicaaworld's existing outdoor park ventures.Read more

The operator of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and Apollo Hospitals have signed an agreement to deliver round-the-clock medical services for both airport staff and passengers. Apollo Hospitals will establish multiple 24x7 medical centres at Terminal 1, with emergency medical support and disaster-management facilities staffed by Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support-certified professionals. Two fully equipped intensive-care ambulances will be stationed on-site, and 65 automated external defibrillators will also be placed throughout the terminals. Commercial flight operations at NMIA are expected to begin shortly.Read more

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has expanded its footprint in Rajasthan by announcing a management agreement with The Godwin Group for its first Desert Resort and Spa in Jaisalmer. Spanning 30 acres, the upcoming 80-room property will be branded as The Leela Jaisalmer and is expected to open in 2026. Strategically located near the iconic Jaisalmer Fort, the resort will feature luxury rooms, tented villas, a spa, multiple dining spaces, and event venues, reinforcing The Leela's presence in India's premier leisure and cultural destinations.Read more

The Belgium-based Radisson Hotel Group is targeting a portfolio of 500 hotels and a workforce of 50,000 people in India by 2030. The company currently has just over 200 properties there and around 17,000 employees. In the next few years it aims to grow its hotel count to 250-260 by 2026, focusing on tier-II to tier-IV cities and airport hotels. Branded residences will remain a secondary model for the next five years, not the main focus.Read more