Trent surpasses the milestone of 1,000 large-format fashion stores across India
Reaching a major milestone, Tata Group's retail arm, Trent has surpassed 1,000 large-format fashion stores across India. Of these, 757 stores belong to the retailer’s value fashion brand Zudio, while 248 are Westside stores.
Launched in 2016, Zudio has quickly overtaken Westside, which began in 1998, in terms of the number of stores. As of Q3, 2025, Zudio operates over 635 stores in more than 190 cities, while Westside has a presence in 82 cities with 238 outlets. Even in terms of retail space, Zudio leads with 6.2 million sq ft, compared to Westside’s 5.1 million sq ft.
Between October-December 2020 and October-December 2024, Zudio’s store count increased by 61 per cent to 635 from the earlier 94. In the same period, Westside’s store count increased from 168 to 238.
Several factors have contributed to Zudio’s success for Tata. First, its affordability and appeal to the mass market are crucial. The brand is built on accessibility and a unique product selection.
According to Trent’s fiscal year 2024 annual report, Zudio is designed to be agile with minimal lead times and a focus on rapid inventory refreshes. Almost all its merchandise is sourced domestically, enabling faster turnarounds and better cost efficiency. In FY2024, Zudio sold an average of 90 T-shirts, 20 pairs of jeans, 19 fragrances, and 17 lipsticks every minute, showcasing its broad consumer appeal.
Another key reason for Zudio’s growth is the lower capital expenditure (capex) required to set up each store. While a new Westside store needs an investment of Rs 80 to 90 million rupees (including capex, deposits, and inventory), a Zudio outlet requires just Rs 30 to 40 million, nearly half the cost. This makes Zudio an attractive investment for Trent in terms of return on capital and speed of expansion.
In the January-March 2025 quarter, Trent’s standalone revenue increased by 38 per cent to Rs 43.35 billion from Rs 33.81 billion in the same period last year. During this quarter, Trent opened 13 Westside stores and a significant 132 Zudio outlets, highlighting the company's focus on Zudio’s strong growth potential.
Noel Tata played a significant role in Trent's growth, serving as the company’s Managing Director and later as Chairman.
