As of December 1, 2024, India has 186,210 stores, reflecting a 4.44% increase from 2023. Of these, 182,276 stores (97.89%) are single-owner operations, while 3,934 stores (2.11%) are part of larger brands. The top three states with the highest number of stores are Maharashtra with 25,368, Uttar Pradesh with 22,645, and Gujarat with 14,050. The average age of stores in India is 3 years and 8 months.
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