17 April 2026, Mumbai
Bombay Shirt Company (BSC) has been named as the official wardrobe partner for the Jio Star Cricket 2026 season. This partnership represents a shift in sports sponsorship from mass-market apparel to specialized, made-to-measure solutions. By outfitting the broadcast anchors and commentators, BSC is leveraging a platform that reached a staggering 821 million concurrent viewers during the recent T20 World Cup final. This visibility serves as a critical commercial vehicle for the brand to showcase its high-performance fabrics, including wrinkle-free bamboo blends and Giza cottons, to an audience increasingly seeking a balance between formal structure and athletic comfort.
Scaling customization through omni-channel growth
The partnership coincides with a robust retail expansion, as BSC targets a 25 per cent increase in annual recurring revenue through its ‘FitSmart’ technology. This proprietary 3D-body scanning system bridges the gap between physical measurement and digital scalability, addressing the ‘standardization fatigue’ prevalent in the bridge-to-luxury segment. Recent data indicates, the brand’s omnichannel customers - those utilizing both in-store scanning and online reordering—demonstrate a 40 per cent higher lifetime value than single-channel shoppers. This retail offensive is currently focused on high-density hubs like Delhi NCR and Mumbai, where the demand for personalized apparel is outpacing traditional off-the-rack luxury.
Bridging the gap in performance tailoring
The primary challenge for BSC lies in maintaining artisanal quality while managing a rapidly scaling supply chain across its 31 national outlets. However, the opportunity within the Indian menswear market is substantial; the segment is projected to reach $45.5 billion by late 2026. By integrating with Jio Star’s digital-first broadcast ecosystem, BSC is not merely selling shirts but is positioning ‘tech-enabled bespoke’ as a viable, scalable model for the modern Indian professional who demands both fabric provenance and a flawless, data-backed fit.
Pioneering custom retail
Founded in 2012 as India’s first online custom shirt brand, Bombay Shirt Company has evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle player. Operating 31 stores across 13 cities, the brand specializes in made-to-measure shirts, trousers, and denim. With a focus on tech-integrated retail, BSC aims to double its physical footprint by 2027 while maintaining a strong foothold in international markets like New York.
