| Retailers Association of India | |
| Abbreviation: | RAI |
| Type: | Non-governmental trade association |
| Location: | India |
| Leader Title: | CEO |
| Leader Name: | Kumar Rajagopalan |
| Leader Title2: | Chairman |
| Leader Name2: | Bijou Kurien |
| Leader Title3: | Vice Chairman |
| Leader Name3: | Kulin Sanjay Lalbhai |
Retailers Association of India (RAI) is an Indian retail trade association. A not-for-profit organization, it represents the rights of Indian retailers.[1] Its members include chain store retailers, independent retailers, e-commerce retailers and retail service providers across India. RAI is involved with retail advocacy,[2] [3] organizing conferences, knowledge-sharing initiatives and training programs.
As of 2021, the association represents 500,000 stores across the nation.[4] It has requested the Government of Maharashtra to allow malls and shopping centres in Maharashtra to operate with the necessary precautions to save employment and improve the economy.[5]
RAI is a member of the Federation of International Retail Associations (FIRA), National Retail Federation, US, which enables knowledge sharing and transfer of international standards and best practice into the Indian retail sector.[6] [7]
RAI works with Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN) to engage the industry and to celebrate Retail Employees Day on 12 December.[8]