MAPIC India Shopping Centre Summit, the Maha Kumbh of Retail, witnessed leaders, innovators, and changemakers from the retail and retail real estate sectors to celebrate the spirit of collaboration and drive the industry forward. The one-day event held on April 15, 2025 at JW Marriott Aerocity, New Delhi, brought together more than 1000 delegates, 60 speakers and over 150 brands under one roof, to share insights on major growth sectors and ever evolving consumer mindsets, providing a deep dive into the future of luxury and retail in India.
The Cushman & Wakefield report, launched at Mapic India Shopping Centre Summit 2025, highlights that India's retail real estate is undergoing a premiumisation shift, with 70% of the upcoming 12.3 MSF Grade A mall supply by 2026 being Superior Grade. These malls, already 63% of India's 61.5 MSF stock, are driving 29% rent growth since 2019 and reshaping brand mix with F&B, beauty, and athleisure.
This year MAPIC set new benchmarks by expanding the participation of global brands, Indian startups, D2C pioneers, and retail enthusiasts-creating a gathering that reflects the sheer dynamism of India’s retail sector. The key speakers who shared their insights were Pushpa Bector, Senior Executive Director and Business Head, DLF Retail; Bijit Nair, Senior Director - Direct to Consumer (DTC), Adidas; Arjun Singh Gehlot, Director, Ambience Group; Shibu Philips, Director, Shopping Malls LULU Group; Pramod Arora, CEO, PVR INOX Limited; Harsh Bansal, Co-Founder, Unity Group and Vegas Mall; Dr Ananta Singh Raghuvanshi, Founder & Chairperson, NAREDCO Mahi (Under the aegis of Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs); Samim Sekh, Deputy Chief Architect, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC); Abbas Jabalpurwala, CEO, Timezone India; Abhishek Bansal, Executive Director, Pacific Malls and more.
Talking about the Summit, Umang Gupta, Country General Manager of RX India said, “India’s economic momentum is increasingly evident in the dynamic growth of our retail and real estate sectors. From major metros to the heartlands, consumers are driving a consumption-led economy, embracing both domestic and international retail brands. MAPIC has always been more than just an event—it’s the Mahakumbh of the industry, where brands, developers, and stakeholders unite to shape the future. This year’s MAPIC Shopping Centre gathering saw an inspiring mix of retail and D2C brands come together, creating valuable conversations and collaborations. With MAPIC INDIA just around the corner in September, I’m looking forward to an even larger celebration of progress and partnership in Mumbai”.
Speaking during the MAPIC Shopping Centre Summit, Ashna Gemini Sharan, Portfolio Director of MAPIC India, said “MAPIC India has been the trusted hub for retail and real estate leaders, and this year marks the 21st edition of MAPIC in India, continuing a legacy of over two decades connecting shopping centres and retailers. We kicked things off with our Shopping Centre Roadshow, uniting top mall owners—DLF, Brigade, Prestige, Rahejas, and more—from every region of the country. Over 100 retailers joined the day-long event packed with sessions on retail disruption, D2C brand growth, funding trends, and innovation. The day concluded with awards celebrating excellence in retail. It’s only the beginning. All of this builds momentum toward our flagship event—MAPIC India 2025—on 16–17 September at Jio, where 200+ brands and 2000 delegates will converge to shape the next era of retail. ”
The one day event served as a dynamic think tank, bringing together industry leaders for a powerful exchange of insights and ideas. It featured a series of thought-provoking panel discussions with prominent voices from the worlds of retail, real estate, fashion, and startups. The day kicked off with an inspiring keynote address by Pushpa Bector, setting the tone for meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Panels like Disrupt or Be Disrupted, featuring V-Mart, SNITCH, and Chaayos discussing AI, innovation, and Tier 2/3 expansion. What’s Thriving, What’s Failing with Ambience Group, Cinépolis, and Adidas analysed shifting retail trends. Spiritual Tourism with LULU Group, PVR INOX, and Madame examined retail growth in spiritual hubs. Connecting Brands, Malls, and Mobility Hubs with DMRC, Wow Momo, and Vegas Mall focused on retail in transit hubs. DTC discussions featured The Souled Store, SNITCH, and Pacific Malls, while entertainment and Women Rule Retail panels included DLF, Timezone, Fablestreet, and Clovia.
An Advisory board meeting with leading retail and real estate stakeholders like PVR INOX, Anarock, Lacoste, WOW Momos, Infinity Malls, Pacific Malls, Accenture, JLL, NIFT, NAREDCO, The Nut Lounge, to name a few, was held at MAPIC India Shopping Centre Summit, which was the curtain raiser for the September event, which is scheduled for 16th & 17th September 2025 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
The one-day event was concluded with the MAPIC India Shopping Centre Awards for the 27 awards categories.
