VERIFIEDET Finance·17 Sept 2026negative

MDR effect: Retailers, apparel makers warn of price hikes

AI Summary

·Retailers may increase prices or reduce festive discounts due to inflationary pressures and higher logistics costs.
·Disruptions linked to the West Asia war earlier in the year are contributing to increased logistics costs.
·The Retailers Association of India (RAI) has highlighted these challenges facing the retail sector.