India emerging as the top destination for global luxury fashion brands
16 June, Mumbai 2025
With nearly a dozen top fashion houses planning partnerships and standalone stores across the country, India is rapidly emerging as a prime destination for global luxury brands. After years of careful observation, several leading brands have set their sights on the subcontinent, according to multiple industry executives.
Among the top names eyeing India are Italian fashion brands Prada and Miu Miu, women's wear specialist Max Mara, and menswear labels Pal Zileri and Kiton. French apparel brands Casablanca and Marini Clothing, are also preparing for launch. In a first for India, Chanel plans to open an invitation-only Haute Couture salon at Delhi’s The Chanakya mall this year.
This fast growing interest in the Indian market marks a significant shift among brands that have historically focused on Europe, North America, and the Middle East. They are now turning towards a market that consultant Bain & Co expects to exceed $85 billion by 2030.
According to Pushpa Bector, Senior Executive Director and Business Head, DLF Retail, consumption in India’s luxury market is growing steadily as more Indians choose to purchase luxury items locally. The market is current at an inflection point, adds Bector.
Last year saw the India debut of prominent brands like shoe and accessories brand Aquazzura, , shoe brand Golden Goose, and fashion brand Amiri, many of which opened around the festive season. For a market long dominated by a handful of global names, this interest signals a broadening of the luxury landscape - one that now includes design-led brands rooted in tailoring, heritage craftsmanship, and niche appeal. Last month, bridge-to-luxury brand Eleventy Milano also opened its first store in India in Delhi's The Lodhi Hotel with its local partner DS Group's DS Luxury.
Uzma Irfan, Director, UB City and Prestige Group malls in Bengaluru, says, demand for jewelry, accessories and timepieces is rising within the luxury segment.
Many global brands are opting for marquee stores, though the interest in consumption is clearly here to stay, concludes Irfan. Though still small compared to global heavyweights, India's luxury market is rapidly evolving. As demand grows beyond major metropolitan areas, more consumers are looking for unique, international experiences, prompting global brands to spot new opportunities in the country.
In Delhi, Bharti Group is developing Worldmark Aerocity, which is likely to be the country's largest mall. Mumbai is preparing for upscale projects like Oberoi Realty’s Three Sixty West in Worli and expansions by the Palladium group. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and other major cities are seeing similar momentum, pointing to a broader push for premium retail infrastructure.
