Deep DiveFive Trends Reshaping Online and Offline Retail in India Coresight Research March 16, 2022 Reasons to ReadAt 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: Data analytics Immersive technologies Digital payments Social shopping Alternative fulfillment Read our separate report, Market Outlook: Understanding India’s $800 Billion Retail Sector. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction What’s the Story? Why It Matters Five Trends Reshaping Online and Offline Retail: Coresight Research Analysis Retailers Will Leverage Data and Analytics To Meet Evolving Consumer Needs Immersive Technologies Will Bridge the Physical and Digital Gap for Consumers The Wider Adoption of Contactless Payments Will Augment Retail Transactions and Sales Social Shopping Will Become Mainstream, Helping Brands and Retailers To Drive Sales and Revenue Retailers Will Increasingly Offer Alternative Fulfillment Options What We Think Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 StoresUS Grocery Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: Opportunities Ahead Amid Increased Market ConcentrationWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 32: Co-op Opens New-Format Micro StoreUS Store Tracker Extra, May 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to Over 110 Million Square Feet