Images Business of Food Magazine - February 2025

In this issue

The just-announced Union Budget 2025 has set the food retail sector abuzz, with bold moves primed to supercharge growth and kickstart the economy. Industry leaders are all in on the government’s sharp focus on consumption, sustainability, innovation, and infrastructure—pillars that promise to anchor long-term success. With consumer demand driving the retail engine, these game-changing policies are primed to spark the next growth wave. For a deep dive into how the Budget lays the foundation for a thriving retail ecosystem, turn to pages 24-25.
Shifting focus, India’s retail scene is undergoing a radical makeover, powered by a wave of young, tech-savvy innovators leading the charge. The rapid rise of AI and sustainability is reshaping the landscape, and our report on pages 58-61, The Great Indian Consumption Story, decodes the trends shaping retail, e-commerce, and logistics. With e-commerce set to triple by 2030, the report dives into hurdles like last-mile delivery, skill gaps, and the demand for speed and eco-conscious choices. With Gen Z and women driving the retail revolution, and companies scaling fast to match the momentum, India’s consumption boom is on the brink of transformative, high-octane growth.