{"id":138182,"date":"2026-05-19T07:31:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T06:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/me\/?p=138182"},"modified":"2026-05-19T07:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T06:31:40","slug":"new-strategic-report-highlights-technology-driven-growth-opportunities-in-the-uae-india-consumer-and-retail-corridor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/me\/2026\/05\/19\/new-strategic-report-highlights-technology-driven-growth-opportunities-in-the-uae-india-consumer-and-retail-corridor\/","title":{"rendered":"New strategic report highlights technology-driven growth opportunities in the UAE\u2013India consumer and retail corridor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>A new report from the UAE India Business Council \u2013 UAE Chapter and Arthur D. Little highlights how AI, digital payments, omnichannel retail and smart supply chains are reshaping cross-border commerce between the UAE and India.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UAE India Business Council \u2013 UAE Chapter (UIBC-UC) and Arthur D. Little have launched a strategic report titled <em>The India\u2013UAE Corridor: From Access to Advantage \u2013 Opportunities for Growth in the Consumer and Retail Sectors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report positions the India\u2013UAE corridor as a rapidly evolving digital commerce ecosystem where technology innovation, data-driven retail strategies, digital payments and interconnected supply chains are becoming central to long-term growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report explores how the India\u2013UAE economic relationship is evolving from a traditional trade corridor into a digitally enabled consumer and retail ecosystem shaped by AI-driven analytics, changing consumer expectations, policy reform, omnichannel commerce and resilient regional supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commenting on the findings, Faizal Kottikollon said: \u201cThe next phase of India\u2013UAE economic collaboration will be driven by companies that combine localization with technology-enabled execution. Consumer and retail sectors are uniquely positioned to lead this transformation because they sit at the intersection of innovation, digital adoption, supply chain modernization and evolving customer behaviour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report includes insights from executives at companies including Landmark Group, Apparel Group, LuLu Group, Tata Consumer Products and Britannia Industries &#8211; highlighting how retailers are increasingly leveraging digital infrastructure, fintech integration and data-led customer engagement to scale across both markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report notes that India offers massive scale and long-term growth potential supported by rising Internet penetration, mobile commerce adoption and a rapidly expanding middle class. The UAE, meanwhile, provides a high-performance retail environment with advanced infrastructure, smart payment ecosystems and globally benchmarked customer experience standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report concludes that future success will depend on businesses investing in AI-enabled operations, localized digital engagement, strategic partnerships, integrated supply chains and seamless omnichannel retail experiences across both markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new report from the UAE India Business Council \u2013 UAE Chapter and Arthur D. Little highlights how AI, digital payments, omnichannel retail and smart supply chains are reshaping cross-border commerce between the UAE and India. The UAE India Business Council \u2013 UAE Chapter (UIBC-UC) and Arthur D. 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