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Anchoring the North India Expansion
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) has officially extended its youth-centric "OWND!" brand into North India, inaugurating its first regional store at Pacific Mall, Dwarka, on February 18, 2026. This launch marks a critical step in the company’s strategic shift to capture the hyper-competitive Gen-Z market in Delhi-NCR. Positioning itself within a premium transit and residential hub, the brand aims to tap into high-velocity trend demand where consumers prioritize "Instagrammable" fashion and immediate accessibility. The store debut follows a 2025 pilot in Southern India, signaling ABFRL’s confidence in scaling the format to high-street and Grade-A mall environments nationwide.
Scaling for Tier-1 Dominance and Performance
The Dwarka opening is part of an aggressive roadmap to establish 100 OWND! outlets by the close of FY26. Financial indicators for the brand are robust; in its latest quarterly reporting, the format posted a staggering 54% year-on-year revenue surge. ABFRL is currently leveraging a "Trend-First" model, maintaining an inventory of over 10,000 styles with price points frequently sitting below ₹999 to challenge traditional 120-day fashion cycles. Sangeeta Tanwani, CEO of Pantaloons and OWND!, stated that the strategy is designed to "forge deep brand love through speed and relevance" for a generation that is rapidly reshaping the cultural and retail landscape.
Synergies and Future Market Outlook
Operational efficiency remains at the core of this rollout, with the company converting existing StyleUp stores into the refreshed OWND! identity to optimize existing retail real estate. While the broader apparel market faces headwinds from rising logistics costs, ABFRL’s vertically integrated supply chain is helping maintain healthy EBITDA margins of 15–18% within the Pantaloons and OWND! segment. As organized retail in India moves toward a projected $125 billion valuation by 2030, this flagship entry into Delhi positions OWND! as a primary challenger to global fast-fashion incumbents.
Gen-Z Fashion Disruptor: OWND! (ABFRL) Overview
Launched in 2025 by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd, OWND! is a movement-led brand catering to trend-conscious youth. Specializing in affordable, bold apparel, it operates as a high-growth vertical alongside Pantaloons. The brand targets 400 stores within three years, supported by ABFRL’s ₹13,996 crore annual revenue infrastructure.
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