Is retail a sputtering growth engine for Reliance?

The key moneyspinner of Mukesh Ambani’s conglomerate is undercutting rivals by offering aggressive discounts, leveraging distribution and reviving once-forgotten Indian brands to draw millions of consumers across India. Yet, there are signs of a slowdown.

21 August, 202511 min
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Is retail a sputtering growth engine for Reliance?

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