Uniqlo expands India operations with strategic multi-city expansion
13April 2026, Mumbai
The Japanese apparel powerhouse, Uniqlo, has accelerated its investment in the Indian retail landscape, confirming the launch of two high-capacity stores in Pune and Bengaluru. This move represents a calculated effort to capture market share in high-growth urban corridors. The upcoming establishments, each spanning 21,000 sq ft, are scheduled to commence operations at Phoenix Marketcity Pune on May 15 and Phoenix Marketcity Bangalore on June 5. These openings signify more than just physical growth; they reflect a deeper commitment to the ‘LifeWear’ philosophy - functional, high-quality clothing tailored for the evolving Indian consumer.
Infrastructure growth meets consumer Demand
This expansion follows a robust fiscal performance where Uniqlo India’s revenues surpassed the Rs 1,000 crore milestone in FY25, with profits more than doubling during the same period. The decision to establish large-scale footprints in Pune and Bengaluru is data-driven, targeting regions with high densities of young, tech-savvy professionals. By nearly doubling the floor space compared to earlier store iterations, Uniqlo aims to provide a comprehensive inventory of its core categories, including AIRism and Heattech, which have seen a 15 per cent rise in Y-o-Y demand across metropolitan hubs.
Supply chain localization and future outlook
To sustain this growth, the retailer is actively optimizing its supply chain, with plans to double local sourcing from the current 15 per cent to 30 per cent in the near future. This strategy serves as a hedge against global logistics volatility and aligns with the national ‘Make in India" initiative. Industry analysts project that the Indian apparel market will reach $115 billion by late 2026, driven by a 10 per centCAGR in the premium casual segment. Kenji Inoue, Chief Financial Officer, Uniqlo and COO, Kenji Inoue, Uniqlo recently noted, that while the brand remains a selective player, the Indian market is central to the company’s global ambition of achieving 10 trillion yen in sales.
A subsidiary of the global conglomerate Fast Retailing, Uniqlo specializes in ‘LifeWear,’ focusing on functional, durable, and minimalist apparel. Since its 2019 debut, the brand has focused on Tier-1 Indian markets, leveraging a mix of physical flagship stores and a robust e-commerce platform. With current revenues exceeding Rs 1,000 crore and a focused expansion into South and West India, the company maintains a bullish financial outlook aimed at long-term market leadership in the premium-value segment.
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