India’s retail sector experienced an 8-10% year-on-year surge in footfalls and sales during the Independence Day discounts, signaling a potential revival. Electronics, groceries, and apparel saw significant growth, with restaurants also benefiting from increased mall traffic. Retailers are optimistic about a strong festive season, driven by improving demand and supportive government policies like GST rate rationalization expected by Diwali. Post navigation ‘Make in India’ milestone: Electronics exports jump 47% in Q1; 99% of mobiles now made domestically Delhi’s infra boost: PM Modi to inaugurate Dwarka Expressway, UER-II; Rs 11,000 crore project to decongest Capital
