New Delhi, May 27 -- A 4 per cent yearly increase in retail sales was reported in April compared to the same month of 2024, the Retailers Association of India (RAI) said, basis its survey.

The survey points to steady domestic demand at a time when global trade conditions remain unsettled.

Regional data showed that North and West India recorded the highest year-on-year growth at 6 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively.

East and South India recorded a 2 per cent rise each.

Among categories, quick service restaurants (QSR) led with 11 per cent growth, while beauty, wellness and personal care and food and grocery grew 6 per cent each.

Sports goods and consumer durables, and electronics grew at a slowest rate of 1 per cent each, according...