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Delhi-NCR retail real estate recorded strong 2024 leasing and rental growth, led by Noida and Gurugram. Lower mall vacancies, infrastructure projects and a 27 million sq ft pipeline through 2028 signal expanding opportunities and higher occupancy costs for retailers.

Indian grocery-delivery unicorn BigBasket received a INR 350 crore cash infusion as competition in the quick-commerce and online grocery market intensified.

Paytm’s IPO was subscribed 18% on its first day, with retail investors driving demand.

Amazon Ads India says AI tools are expanding Indian SMBs’ ability to create, test and optimise advertising. AI-tool creative output rose 62% in Q1 2026, while surveyed SMEs reported broader channel access, faster production and continued human oversight of campaign decisions.

Teen cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is attracting Indian brand partnerships from Complan, Google Pay, Red Bull, Sareen Sports and Air India. His IPL-led popularity has reportedly pushed individual endorsement values above Rs 1 crore, while brands assess the risks of backing a minor athlete.

ETBrandEquity’s MarTech+ Summit 2026 in Gurugram will examine AI, connected customer journeys and martech utilisation. Shoppers Stop CEO Kavindra Mishra will discuss AI-powered customer engagement and loyalty, alongside leaders from Wow! Momo and other Indian consumer-facing businesses.

Petrol and diesel prices remained broadly unchanged across major Indian cities on September 24. National average rates were ₹111.21 per litre for petrol and ₹97.83 for diesel, while Brent crude traded above $102 a barrel.

Tata Sons plans to hold its postponed AGM within a month, potentially via NCLT intervention, amid a Tata Trusts governance dispute affecting quorum, N Chandrasekaran’s director reappointment and the proposed Tata Sons listing.

Jefferies retained Buy on Vishal Mega Mart, citing a Rs 160 target and 54% implied upside. The retailer plans major store expansion, smaller-town formats, private-label growth, quick-commerce investment, RFID rollout and three new distribution centres.

Welspun Living saw Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund acquire 1.30 crore shares for ₹279.10 crore, while Welspun Group Master Trust sold 2.45 crore shares worth ₹525.88 crore. Separately, Exide commissioned Phase I of its Bengaluru lithium-ion cell facility.

Adani Airports plans to lower regulatory charges by increasing non-aeronautical revenue, while positioning Navi Mumbai airport as an international hub. The strategy could expand airport retail, dining and other consumer-facing revenue opportunities.