Became a Academic Member

Retailers Association of India (RAI) always strives to bring best practices to the retail industry and its stakeholders. We work to help the retail industry by promoting good practices, providing education and training, doing research, and sharing information through magazines, newsletters, and our website for the benefit of our members and the industry. We also talk to the government to represent the industry's interests.

Academic membership is valid for one year from signing the agreement. The college/university shall pay Rs. 1, 00,000 (Rs one lakh only) plus 18 % GST to RAI at the time of signing the agreement under the scope of this Agreement as consideration.

Payment by the college/university shall be made against a proper invoice submitted by RAI.

Academic membership benefits include:

A single complimentary invite to our national and regional events
Students can attend RAI workshops at a member-discounted delegate fee.
RAI to permit usage of its logo in relevant promotional material, institute to seek RAI’s approval on marketing collaterals on all occasions when RAI logo is used (as Academic Member of RAI)
Providing access to 5 students to attend one masterclass
Providing industry outreach by connecting students of the college with RAI member organizations for summer internship/short term projects/assistance for final placement etc.
Organization and employee insurance benefits
Could attend international events like World Retail Congress, National Retail Federation at member-discounted rate.
Receive survey findings (trade information, legislation updates, etc)
Receive e-copies of STOrai magazine