Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4: The Retailers Association of India (RAI) proudly announced the winners of the prestigious Retail Startup Awards 2025 at the Retail Leadership Summit (RLS) 2025. Now in its eighth edition, the awards celebrate breakthrough startups that are redefining the retail landscape with innovation, technology, and customer-centric solutions within the retail sector.
The Retail Startup Awards honour entrepreneurial excellence in the retail sector, recognizing startups that have successfully translated bold ideas into impactful businesses. These startups are driving change by addressing industry challenges, enhancing customer experiences, and introducing transformative retail solutions.
Commenting on the Retail Startup Awards, Dr. Hitesh Bhatt, Director of Marketing and Communication at the Retailers Association of India (RAI), said, “The Retail Startup Awards continue to highlight the immense potential within India’s retail ecosystem. This year’s winners exemplify the spirit of innovation, offering transformative solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive industry growth. It is inspiring to see entrepreneurs from across the country pushing boundaries and shaping the future of retail.”
The Retail Leadership Summit 2025 set the stage for this prestigious recognition, reinforcing RAI’s dedication to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship within India’s retail sector.
A distinguished jury assessed the entries based on a set of rigorous criteria, narrowing them down to a final shortlist of 10 promising retail startups. The jury panel included Amit Sarda, Managing Director, Soulflower, and Suhail Sattar, Managing Director and CEO, Hashbro Clothing, who brought their industry expertise to identify the most impactful ventures.
The winners of the Retail Startup Awards 2025 are:
- Winner: Urban Tribe
- 1st Runner Up: Zouk
- 2nd Runner Up: Divine Foods
The final shortlisted retail startups, besides the winners, were V Cut, abCoffee, and Chatpata Affair.
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