The retail and real estate landscape in India is set for a dynamic transformation as MAPIC India 2025, the nation’s premier platform for retail real estate and innovation, returns to Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai on 16–17 September 2025. Organized by RX India, this flagship event brings together key stakeholders to explore emerging trends, cutting-edge technology, and future-ready retail concepts.
Celebrating its 21st edition, the event is built around the theme “Next‑Gen Retail: Navigating Disruption, Seizing Opportunities.” It is poised to bring together a wide spectrum of industry players, including over 200 brands, top developers, mall operators, retail tech startups, and policy-makers. More than 750 participants are expected to engage in a high-impact exchange of ideas and business opportunities.
The show format includes a dedicated exhibition zone, investor lounge, curated networking programs such as GoConnect, and 25+ conference sessions featuring insights from 150+ renowned speakers. The agenda will delve into topics like omnichannel strategy, data-driven retail, mall transformation, sustainable infrastructure, and the rise of Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.
This year’s event follows the successful MAPIC India Shopping Centre Summit held earlier in 2025, which attracted over 1,000 delegates and 150 leading retail brands. The summit unveiled critical insights into India’s rapidly evolving mall ecosystem. A report presented during the event indicated that 70% of upcoming mall supply-approximately 12.3 million square feet-will be Grade A, with rentals showing a 29% increase since 2019. The shift towards premium developments, especially in sectors like F&B, beauty, and athleisure, has been a strong driver of growth.
MAPIC India 2025 aims to capture this momentum, showcasing innovative retail formats and breakthrough technologies that are shaping consumer experiences. In addition to the exhibition and conference, the Retail & RetailTech Awards will celebrate outstanding contributions across categories such as tech innovation, design, sustainability, and customer experience.
What sets MAPIC India apart is its global legacy. Originating in Cannes in 1995, MAPIC has grown into a globally respected platform for retail property professionals, connecting over 80 countries. The India edition continues to reflect this international ethos while focusing sharply on the unique challenges and opportunities in the Indian market.
Industry leaders regard MAPIC India as more than just a trade show-it is a strategic platform that enables long-term partnerships, cross-sector learning, and critical policy discussions. As India’s retail sector heads towards the USD 2 trillion mark, events like MAPIC are pivotal in facilitating investments, fostering innovation, and guiding the urban commercial transformation underway in the country.
At its core, MAPIC India 2025 is where retail ambition meets real estate innovation, and where future-forward thinking shapes the next chapter of India’s consumer economy. For professionals across development, design, technology, investment, and operations, the event offers a vital opportunity to align with the pulse of India’s modern retail revolution.
