Indian shoppers might soon be able to shop fast fashion from the British fashion brand Primark in India. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is currently in talks with the brand to bring it into the Indian Market and be the direct competitor to Indian brands like Tata’s Zudio and Landmark Group’s Max. Reliance’s Trends and Yousta are also competitors to international fast fashion brands H&M and Zara.

Primark is a popular worldwide brand with comparatively cheaper prices than retailers like H&M and Zara. China is the biggest supplier of the company and India stands second as many small factories here supply the brand. Now with Primark coming to India, it might have even cheaper prices and be affordable to a large number of people. 

Associated British Foods owns Primark and currently has 400 active stores all over the world. Primark is planning to open the majority of its stores in high streets instead of malls which many consider to be a deviation from the global retail trend. Primark is aiming to open 530 outlets and stores worldwide and expand its global reach by the end of 2026. 

Primark is one of the brands in the last years which has been growing despite the challenges of COVID-19. It is known for its affordability and trendiness which makes it a perfect brand for the Indian market as most of the shoppers are on the younger side. Partnering with Reliance can be a golden opportunity for Primark to break through in the already saturated Indian market as this deal will provide things like real estate, great operational synergies, and an overall upper hand in comparison to other international fashion retailers in India. 

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