Retail News
Mall space crunch: Demand outpaces supply for third straight year
Strong consumer demand, rising discretionary spending, and the growing preference for organized retail destinations were driving leasing activity, say mall developers.
4 min read19 Mar 2025Zudio, Trent’s greatest strength, may also be its biggest weakness
Analysts said Zudio, the chain of budget clothing stores that helped drive Trent’s stock from ₹2,000 to ₹8,000 in just over a year, will remain the key driver of its future growth — but will also be responsible for any further correction in the stock.
4 min read18 Mar 2025Big retailers’ hardball tariff playbook: Haggle, diversify, raise prices
Walmart, Home Depot, Target and others ask China-sourced suppliers to share costs. ‘A lot of those negotiations are going on,’ one executive said.
5 min read17 Mar 2025The Wall Street Slump: How can Indian investors protect their US stocks portfolio?
The US stock markets are experiencing a selloff, with the S&P 500 entering correction territory due to trade war fears and stretched valuations. Investors should remain patient and focus on strong companies while monitoring economic data for future market movements.
3 min read14 Mar 2025Is market volatility driving retail investors away from small & mid-cap stocks to large-caps?
Indian retail investors are shifting away from mid- and small-cap stocks due to increased market volatility and weak earnings. This shift is reflected in drop in mutual fund inflows, with large-cap stocks becoming more attractive for their stability during uncertain market conditions.
3 min read14 Mar 2025SIPs stop, demat accounts slump: Are retail investors running scared?
Mom-and-pop investors are showing signs of unease and experts warn the real storm is brewing
3 min read13 Mar 2025Market volatility hits IPOs, 37 newly listed stocks now below issue prices. Is the IPO boom fizzling out?
The Indian IPO market struggles in 2025 as weak investor sentiment leads to many listings trading below their issue prices. Retail interest has waned, causing companies to delay or downsize their IPO plans amid concerns over market volatility.
3 min read12 Mar 2025Retail investors’ confidence drops as Indian stock market faces biggest crash in 5 years
Retail investors in India are experiencing a significant market correction, resulting in declining confidence and slowed new demat account openings. With the equity market’s downturn persisting for five months, concerns about a deeper correction could affect spending and sentiment among investors.
3 min read11 Mar 2025Malls divert more space to beauty brands as consumer preferences shift
India’s beauty and personal care (BPC) market is projected to grow from the current $21 billion to touch $34 billion in the next four years, making it the fastest growing market in the world.
3 min read11 Mar 2025Harsh Goenka shares funny meme on Indian stock market investors, says ‘People who entered…’
RPG Enterprises’ Harsh Goenka shared a stock market meme highlighting retail investors on Tuesday amid another stock market losing session.
2 min read4 Mar 2025Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared