ClarityX participated in the Retail Leadership Summit (RLS) 2026, the flagship conference hosted by the Retailers Association of India (RAI), held on 16–17 February at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
The summit brought together retail leaders, innovators, and industry stakeholders to discuss the evolving dynamics of India’s retail ecosystem. A key theme that emerged across conversations was the growing importance of hyperlocal strategies and data-driven decision-making as retailers navigate India’s rapidly diversifying markets.
Launch of the ClarityX–Mastercard Retail Insights Report
At the summit, ClarityX unveiled the ClarityX–Mastercard India Retail Report 2026, which explores how decentralization of demand, premiumization trends, and the rise of Tier 3–5 markets are reshaping India’s retail landscape. The report highlights the increasing role of hyperlocal intelligence and multi-layered data insights in guiding retail expansion and network strategies.
CXO Roundtable: Winning in the Indian Retail Sector
A key highlight of ClarityX’s participation was the CXO Roundtable on ‘Winning in the Indian Retail Sector.’
At the summit, Tanuja Rai Pradhan, Founding Team Member at ClarityX, and Nachiket Limaye from Mastercard were speakers at the CXO Roundtable, where they discussed how retailers can combine data-led network optimisation with real-world consumption signals to guide smarter expansion strategies.
The discussion explored how integrating datasets such as payments insights, geospatial intelligence, and consumer demography can help retailers better understand demand patterns and identify high-potential growth markets.
Showcasing Location Intelligence with Mastercard and MapmyIndia
At the summit, ClarityX shared an exhibition booth with Mastercard and MapmyIndia, where the teams engaged with retail leaders and industry stakeholders to demonstrate how AI-driven analytics, geospatial intelligence, and consumer insights can support smarter retail decision-making.
Through demonstrations and discussions, the teams showcased how retailers can leverage advanced analytics and location intelligence to support store expansion, market evaluation, catchment analysis, and performance optimization.
Looking Ahead
Retail Leadership Summit 2026 provided a valuable platform to exchange ideas and engage with leaders across the retail ecosystem on how data, AI, and location intelligence are shaping the next phase of retail growth in India.
ClarityX thanks the Retailers Association of India (RAI) for hosting an insightful summit and looks forward to continuing conversations with industry stakeholders on building smarter, location-aware retail strategies.
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