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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Indian ethnicwear market (overall)
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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 ...
21 August 2025, Mumbai
Indian men’s ethnicwear, once confined to festive wardrobes and ceremonial occasions, has entered into the mainstream of modern fashion.
What was once a category driven by ...
18 August 2025, Mumbai
Ahead of the upcoming festive season, Flipkart-owned online fashion retailer Myntra launched a zero-commission model to onboard a few select brands in the women’s ethnicwear category ...
For decades, India’s ethnicwear space was dominated by a single, resplendent narrative: bridal finery, festivity, and opulence. Think zardozi-laden lehengas, elaborate anarkalis, and silk saris fit for ...
21 May, Mumbai 2025
In the past one year alone, over 6 million customers purchased ethnicwear from Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce marketplace. Notably, nearly 90 per cent of these sales came from ...
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A recent Search Trends Report FY25 by digital marketing agency Techmagnate highlights these trends, revealing a market where mobile shopping gains prominence and ethnicwear captures significant consumer ...
13 February 2025, Mumbai
Flipkart-owned e-commerce platform, Myntra has launched a new multi-brand, curated store titled, ‘IndieWork’ for retailing ethnic style office wear.
Designed to promote, ‘Made ...
02 December 2024, Mumbai
To strengthen its position in India’s fast growing branded fashion market, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL) plans to acquire two leading ethnicwear brands, Jaypore and ...
04 November 2024, Mumbai
Ethnicwear startup Suta aims to generate revenues worth Rs 90 crore in the current fiscal. The brand aims to expand different vertical categories, including men’s wear, kids’ ...
... generation is embracing ethnicwear with a fresh perspective, blending heritage with contemporary style to create a look that's uniquely their own. Gen Z men are injecting ethnic wear with their signature ...
One of India's most trusted brands, Raymond plans to expand its retail network by opening 118 new stores of its premium ethnicwear brand, Ethnix by Raymond. The stores will be opened across 68 cities by ...
21 August 2024, Mumbai
The men’s occasion wear brand by TarunTahiliani and Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, ‘Tasva,’ has launched an exclusive brand outlet in Pune. Located in ‘The Pavillion,’ one of the ...
... for ethnicwear, coupled with the government's initiatives to promote 'Make in India,' has created a conducive environment for MSMEs.
The sector has also benefited from the growing popularity of e-commerce ...