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At a time when India’s $800 billion retail sector is witnessing unprecedented growth—led by the surge in digital adoption, e-commerce and technological advancements to meet evolving consumer expectations—it is imperative that brands and retailers understand current trends and potential future opportunities to capitalize on this growth.

We explore five trends that are reshaping India’s retail sector, covering the following key topics:

1. Data analytics
2. Immersive technologies
3. Digital payments
4. Social shopping
5. Alternative fulfillment

• Read our separate report, Market Outlook: Understanding India’s $800 Billion Retail Sector.

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Introduction

What’s the Story?

Why It Matters

Five Trends Reshaping Online and Offline Retail: Coresight Research Analysis

1. Retailers Will Leverage Data and Analytics To Meet Evolving Consumer Needs
2. Immersive Technologies Will Bridge the Physical and Digital Gap for Consumers
3. The Wider Adoption of Contactless Payments Will Augment Retail Transactions and Sales
4. Social Shopping Will Become Mainstream, Helping Brands and Retailers To Drive Sales and Revenue
5. Retailers Will Increasingly Offer Alternative Fulfillment Options

What We Think