Umang Gupta, Country Head, RX India, highlights reforms, organised retail growth, and rising demand as industry leaders gather in New Delhi
New Delhi, April 2, 2026: MAPIC India Shopping Centre Summit and Awards will take place on April 8 at JW Marriott Hotel, Aerocity, bringing together leaders from retail, real estate, and investment sectors to discuss the evolving dynamics of India’s retail market.
The summit will focus on the theme “The India Advantage: Reforms, Retail and Rising Consumption,” reflecting the sector’s growth driven by policy reforms, expanding organised retail, and increasing consumer demand.
India’s retail sector has shown strong momentum, with festive season sales in 2025 rising by 11 percent. Organised retail is projected to reach USD 230 billion by 2030, while investments of over USD 3.5 billion are expected in retail real estate over the next three years.
The agenda includes keynote sessions, panel discussions, and report launches covering topics such as large scale mall development in emerging cities, the impact of quick commerce on consumer behaviour, and financial strategies within the retail sector.
Sessions will also explore the convergence of retail and hospitality, along with the role of design and experiential formats in shaping future retail environments.
The event will feature a live competition recognising shopping centres for footfall growth initiatives, followed by the MAPIC India Shopping Centre Awards 2026, which will honour achievements in customer engagement, retail innovation, and performance.
The summit will see participation from industry leaders including Abhishek Bansal of Pacific Malls, Jayen Naik of Nexus Malls, Rashmi Sen of The Phoenix Mills, Shibu Philips of Lulu Group India, and Kavindra Mishra of Shoppers Stop, among others.
Umang Gupta, Country Head, RX India, said, “India’s retail sector is entering a high growth phase driven by reforms, expanding organised retail, and a strong consumption base. The summit will bring together stakeholders to exchange insights and shape the next phase of growth in the sector.”
MAPIC India continues to serve as a platform for collaboration among developers, retailers, investors, and policymakers, supporting partnerships and investment decisions across the retail ecosystem.
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