Awarded by the Retailers Association of India, the recognition highlights GIRI’s legacy of blending tradition with innovation in spiritual retail
Chennai, July 18, 2025: GIRI, India’s leading omnichannel retailer in the spiritual and cultural products space, has been awarded the prestigious “Best Retailer of the Year – Specialty Retail” at the India Retail Excellence Awards – Chennai 2025, hosted by the Retailers Association of India (RAI).
The grand ceremony took place at the iconic ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, and brought together the most influential names in the Indian retail landscape. The award recognizes GIRI’s outstanding contribution to specialty retail through its deep-rooted commitment to tradition, innovation, and customer-centric growth.
GIRI, India’s leading omnichannel retailer for spiritual, religious, and cultural products, proudly announces its recent achievement of being honored with the prestigious Best Retailer of the Year Award in the Specialty Retail category by the Retailers Association of India (RAI). This recognition was presented at the Chennai Retail Summit 2025, held at the iconic ITC Grand Chola, and marks a significant milestone in GIRI’s illustrious journey of over 70 years.
This award celebrates GIRI’s deep-rooted commitment to uplifting the Indian tradition while offering an elevated and seamless retail experience to customers across digital and physical platforms. As a standout brand in the niche of specialty retail, GIRI has continually focused on making Sanatan Dharma-based living more accessible through innovative offerings and value-driven services.
As part of the Chennai Retail Summit 2025, GIRI exhibited its wide range of products at a specially curated exhibition stall, drawing widespread interest from fellow retailers, industry leaders, and consumers. Additionally, Ms. Sharada Prakash, Director of GIRI, was invited to participate in an exclusive panel discussion, where he shared insights on the evolving landscape of the retail industry in India.
Speaking on this momentous occasion, Ms. Sharada Prakash, Director of GIRI, stated,
“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from RAI. This award reaffirms our mission to offer spiritually enriching experiences, rooted in Indian values, while embracing modern retail innovation. It is a proud moment for our entire team and a reflection of the trust our customers have placed in us over the decades.”
With a network of over 35 showrooms, an extensive portfolio of 80,000+ divinity products, and a global footprint serving millions of families, GIRI continues to lead with purpose, tradition, and innovation. This accolade further strengthens GIRI’s position as a torchbearer in India’s specialty retail segment.