In financial year 2024–25, Reliance Retail opened 2,659 new stores, pushing its total retail footprint to 19,340 outlets across formats—the largest among Indian retailers
Strategic rationalization boosts efficiency
While expanding, the company also strategically closed 2,155 underperforming stores, resulting in a net addition of approximately 500 outlets. This rationalization helped enhance operational efficiency and contributed to a margin expansion to 9 % EBITDA
Investment surge underpins growth
Reliance Retail invested ₹33,696 crore in FY25, marking a 37.5 % increase from the previous year. Funds were directed toward infrastructure development, store expansion, warehousing, and consumer goods verticals
Expansion spans physical and digital channels
The aggressive store rollout complements a broader strategy focused on quick commerce, omni-channel integration, and consumer brand development. This multi-pronged approach supports Reliance’s ambition to sustain a 20 % CAGR in retail revenue over the next three years
