Background & History
Retailers Association of India(rai) was launched in Mumbai in 2004 with the objective of being the voice of Indian retailers. The country's key retailers have come together to form this association and to spearhead the movement of organized retailing and its growth in India.

Governing body of rai

• Mr.B.S. Nagesh, Managing Director & CEO, Shopper's Shop Ltd.
• Mr.Kishore Biyani, Managing Director & CEO, Pantaloon Retail India Ltd.
• Mr.Noel Tata, Managing Director, Tent Ltd.(Westside)
• Mr.R.Subramanian, Managing Director, Subhiksha Trading Services.
• Mr.Sumantra Banerjee,President & CEO, RPG Retail
• Mr.B.A. Kodandarama Setty, Chairman & Managing Director ,Vivek Ltd.
• Mr. Vinay Nandkarni, CEO, Globus Stores.
• Mr.K.N.Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Piramyd Retail Ltd.
• Mr.Gibson G.Vedamani, CEO,rai