• Elevation Capital identified off-price retail and consumer-to-consumer resale as growth opportunities in India as aspirational shoppers face tighter budgets.
• India's secondhand clothing trade is estimated at nearly ₹330 billion annually, with the stock-lot market worth at least $3 billion.
• Refurbished smartphone volumes rose 13% in India in the first half of 2026, while new phone volumes fell 11%.
• Off-price retailers securing brand inventory will need controls over where discounted goods appear to protect brands' pricing.
• Resale platforms face thin margins, making reliable transactions and tight operating costs critical to viability.

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