The Retailers Association of India (RAI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kumaraguru Institutions, Coimbatore, aimed at deepening collaboration between India’s retail industry and higher education. The partnership seeks to create sustained engagement through knowledge exchange, student exposure, faculty interaction, joint research, and co-created initiatives aligned with the evolving needs of the retail ecosystem.

As part of the agreement, a collaboration calendar for 2026–27 has been outlined, featuring industry sessions, experiential learning opportunities, student-led projects, and thought-leadership forums designed to nurture future-ready retail talent. The initiative reflects a broader effort to bridge academic learning with real-world industry perspectives as India’s retail sector continues to expand and transform