... generated annual revenues of Rs 1,435 crore. Occupying 1.79 million sq ft of retail space across 256 global cities, the apparel manufacturer holds unprecedented scale in an ethnic apparel segment traditionally ...
Capitalizing on six decades of textile manufacturing expertise, domestic mill operators are increasingly bypassing traditional wholesale channels to capture higher gross margins in men's premium ethnic ...
... with handcrafted ethnicwear, has entered this fast-growing segment with Fabels, a dedicated premium Western wear label that blends artisanal Indian textiles with contemporary silhouettes. The move reflects ...
India’s ethnicwear segment’s current growth is being pushed by rising disposable incomes, digital commerce penetration, and the growing cultural relevance of occasion-based fashion. Global ethnicwear market ...
... the company aims to achieve operational agility, allowing segments like ethnicwear and ‘TMRW’ - its digital-first fashion platform - to scale independently. Currently reaching an annual revenue scale ...
22 May 2026, Mumbai
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL) has reaffirmed its commitment to the high-growth premium ethnicwear segment by injecting Rs 175 crore (approximately US $18.19 million) into ...
20 May 2026, Mumbai
India’s ethnicwear market is entering a new phase as younger consumers redraw the boundaries between tradition, comfort and everyday utility. Once dominated by bridal couture and ...
25 April 2026, Mumbai
The parent company of Jaipur Kurti, Nandani Creation has entered into a significant retail partnership with Reliance Fashion Factory to distribute its ethnic collections across ...
8 April 2026, Mumbai
India’s ethnicwear market is entering a decisive new phase. Once powered almost entirely by wedding calendars, festive sales and family-led purchasing, the category is now being ...
4 April 2026, Mumbai
SHR Lifestyles is executing a high-velocity expansion of its flagship brand, Shree, aiming to capitalize on the burgeoning demand for organized ethnicwear in India’s smaller urban ...
25 March 2026, Mumbai
The Indian ethnicwear segment is currently undergoing a significant transition, with projections indicating the market will reach $28 billion by 2026. Within this landscape, Lakshita ...
21 March 2026, Mumbai
The ‘Deepika effect’ has transcended traditional red-carpet visibility to become a primary driver of the premium ethnicwear market, which is currently expanding at a 15 per cent ...
... reframed the saree as a form of self-expression rather than obligation.
Quick commerce and the rise of instant ethnicwear
Perhaps the most unexpected development in the sector has been the emergence ...
13 March 2026, Mumbai
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) continues to strengthen its influence in the ethnic fashion segment, recently spotlighting its flagship women’s brand, ‘W for Woman,’ ...
12 March 2026, Mumbai
With an intention to enter the public markets, Surat-based ethnic apparel major Ajmera Fashion has initiated plans for an SME Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company is currently ...
... has become synonymous with cash burn. At the same time, a different category, long considered seasonal and fragmented is turning into one of the most profitable opportunities in Indian retail: Gen Z ethnicwear. ...
... garment manufacturers that produce value-added products such as women's ethnicwear and occasion-specific clothing.
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... contemporary lifestyle choice reflects broader shifts in India’s economy and culture.
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17 October 2025, Mumbai
Renowned owner of fashion brands like Killer, LawmanPg3, Integriti and Easies, Kewal Kiran Clothing (KKCL), has forayed into the ethnicwear market with the launch of its newest ...