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Reliance Retail has raised its capital expenditure by 37.5% to Rs 33696 crore in FY2025-26 as it continues to expand its network and infrastructure according to Reliance Industries’ latest annual report. However the segment liabilities of the retail arm led by Mukesh Ambani also increased by 17.33% to Rs 87554 crore. Revenue (Value of Sales and Services) of Reliance Retail which was operating nearly 20000 stores the largest footprint for any retailer in India was up 7.85 per cent to Rs 3.3 lakh crore helped by its consumption baskets in consumer electronics grocery fashion and lifestyle segments. Reliance Retail Annual Report Moreover retail business EBITDA grew 8.6 per cent in FY26 benefitting from productivity gains through network optimisation and improved operating metrics the annual report said. With this Reliance Retail is ranked 40th in Deloitte’s Global Powers of Retailing and the only Indian retailer in the Top 100 it said. Retail crossed Rs 330000 crore in turnover and expanded its footprint to 19340 stores strengthening its leadership in the Indian Retail industry. The company which has acquired a host of brands and also launched in-house brands ranging from soap to cola has emerged to become one of the fastest growing FMCG companies in India. The business continues to expand its portfolio building a strong lineup of accessible and affordable brands across key categories of Beverages Staples Packaged Foods and Home & Personal Care it said. Reliance Retails Brand Acquisitions It has acquired consumer brands Tagz Foods and launched new variants under Campa Independence Alan’s Enzo Ravalgaon etc. to cater to evolving consumer preferences. With strategic partnerships with global brands such as Shein Asos Delta Galil Saks Fifth Avenue Mothercare Superdry etc. the business reinforced its position as a preferred partner for international brands entering India it said. Moreover with a registered customer base of 349 million Reliance Retail is India’s largest and most successful omni-channel retailer with seamless integration of stores digital and new commerce platforms. Reliance Retail maintained leadership in consumer electronics fashion lifestyle and grocery segments while leveraging digital commerce platforms like JioMart and Milkbasket to enhance customer convenience. Moreover with strong rural demand and projected GDP growth the retail sector is poised for sustained growth. Overall the outlook is positive for India’s retail industry characterised by technological progress market expansion greater consumer engagement and launch of innovative products it said.  (With Inputs PTI)