New report explores growth opportunities in UAE-India consumer, retail corridor

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Staff WriterThe UAE India Business Council – UAE Chapter (UIBC-UC) and Arthur D. Little (ADL) have launched a strategic report titled “The India–UAE Corridor: From Access to Advantage – Opportunities for Growth in the Consumer & Retail Sectors.”In a testament to its significance, the groundbreaking report was launched by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Dr. Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the UAE; and Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul-General of India to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, during an exclusive dinner organised by UIBC-UC under the theme ‘Strength in Resilience’ on 18th May 2026, in Dubai.The event reflected on the UAE’s remarkable resilience and celebrated the evolving UAE-India partnership.Also present were key members of the UIBC-UC leadership, including Faizal Kottikollon, Chairman of UIBC-UC and Chairman of KEF Holdings; Nilesh Ved, Incoming Chairman of UIBC-UC, Chairman of AppCorp Holding, and owner of Apparel Group; and Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of Lulu Financial Holdings.“The India–UAE Corridor: From Access to Advantage” explores how the India–UAE economic relationship is evolving from a traditional trade corridor into an integrated consumer and retail ecosystem driven by shifting consumer expectations, digital acceleration, policy reform, and interconnected supply chains.Commenting on the powerful relationship, Faizal Kottikollon, Chairman of UIBC-UC, said, “The next phase of India–UAE economic collaboration will be shaped by businesses that think beyond exports and invest in building integrated, future-ready ecosystems. Consumer and retail sectors are uniquely positioned to drive this transformation because they sit at the intersection of innovation, digital adoption, supply chain evolution, and changing consumer behavior.”Recognising the centrality of the consumer and retail corridor to the two countries’ economic futures, the paper draws on first-hand input from corporate giants across retail, FMCG, fashion, wellness, and jewelry. Through candid interviews, senior executives from Sharaf Group, Landmark Group, Apparel Group, LuLu Group, Tata Consumer Products, Britannia Industries, Marico, TruNativ, and Tanishq shared their success stories and expert perspectives on the dynamic India and UAE landscapes.Through a blend of executive insight and market analysis, the authors highlight India’s and the UAE’s...

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