Festive Retail Sales Rise 11% as GST Cuts Boost Value Shopping - CAclubindia

India's retail sector saw a strong 11% growth during the extended 87-day festive period from 1 August to 26 October 2025, compared with the same window last year, according to fresh data released by the Retailers Association of India (RAI). The industry body said the growth signals a clear revival in consumption, driven primarily by categories that benefited from the recent GST rate cuts. GST Cut…