RAI pushes Budget 2026 for tax cuts, GST rationalisation and a National Retail Policy
Retailers Association of India's pre-Budget wishlist urges consumption-led growth via personal income tax relief, GST rationalisation on apparel and footwear, simpler compliance, easier credit for small retailers, and a unified National Retail Policy for a sector contributing 10% of GDP and 50 million jobs.
What happened
Retailers Association of India (RAI) · RAI's Budget 2026-27 recommendations urge consumption-led growth, personal income tax cuts, GST rationalisation on
Key facts
- 10% of GDP
- 50 million employees
Why this matters
Easier credit access and unified retail policy would compress the cost-of-capital gap for smaller regional chains, opening a window to scout roll-up targets and franchise partnerships ahead of post-Budget valuation shifts.