Why Retail Is a Tough Business in India | Aditya Chand Burman on Newu & Dabur

Retail in India may look glamorous, but the reality is far tougher.In this candid segment from Angie’s India Show, Aditya Chand Burman, Non-Executive Director at Dabur India Ltd., speaks honestly about the challenges of building and sustaining retail businesses like Newu—both offline and online.From managing high real-estate costs and fixed salaries to breaking even before making profits, this conversation reveals what truly goes into modern retail in India. Aditya explains why strong supply chains, disciplined execution, and patience matter more than hype—and why retail remains one of the toughest businesses to scale sustainably.🎙️ Hosted by Anjaleka (Angie) Kripalani🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTubeInstagram: instagram.com/theworldofanjalekakriplaniFacebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572895610850X (Twitter): x.com/ANGIESINDIASHOWLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/anjaleka-angie-kripalani/postsSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/4n1hugp8Qx2Q71ul2juPQ2YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCbeW_Z0kT5LHbZKnFXQz9gQ🎙️ Hosted by **Anjaleka (Angie) Kripalani**🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube | Follow **@angiesindiashow** for more inspiring conversations with India’s business visionaries.⚖ Disclaimer:This video represents the opinions of Anjaleka (Angie) Kripalani and her guest. The content reflects their personal views and experiences and is not intended to harm, defame, or misrepresent any individual, organization, or entity.© Copyright Notice:All rights of production are reserved by Anjaleka (Angie) Kripalani. Reproduction, reuse, or redistribution of this content is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized by the creator.Follow @angiesindiashow for more grounded conversations with India’s business leaders.#AngiesIndiaShow #AdityaChandBurman #DaburIndia #Newu #IndianRetail #RetailBusiness #FMCGIndia #ModernRetail #BeautyRetail #EntrepreneurshipIndia #BusinessInsights #IndianBusiness #SupplyChain #RetailReality #LeadershipTalks