Uniqlo
Uniqlo is expanding in India, with FY25 revenue of ₹1,192.9 crore, up 45% year on year (Mint, 30 Aug), and a plan for 100 stores by 2031, up from 20 today (Times of India, 27 Aug). Online contributes 15% of sales and the retailer is holding back on discounting (Mint).
What it means Indian textile suppliers face rising Uniqlo sourcing for domestic and global stores, while mid-market apparel rivals face a store-led competitor.
Latest moves
Our read of each move first, where we have one; what the report said is marked Reported.
- Reported: UNIQLO opened its first Thane store at Lake Shore on 16 October 2026, roughly 18,000 sq ft, so apparel retailers in Thane now compete with its 2026 Fall/Winter LifeWear range.Reported: UNIQLO opened its first Thane store at Lake Shore on 16 October 2026. The roughly 18,000 sq ft outlet stocks the 2026 Fall/Winter LifeWear range.Watch: Another UNIQLO store of about Thane's 18,000 sq ft announced before the 2026 Fall/Winter season ends would mean a repeatable mall-anchor format for landlords.
- Reported: UNIQLO's expansion of its Gurugram store into a roughly 28,000 sq. ft.Reported: UNIQLO reopened expanded Ambience Mall Gurugram store on 2 October as India's second Super Large Format outlet. The Japanese apparel retailer reopened its Ambience Mall Gurugram store on 2 October at about 28,000 sq. ft. for the 2026 Fall Winter season.Watch:
- Reported: UNIQLO India is pairing Kriti Sanon and Jasprit Bumrah across print, digital, outdoor and in-store media for its Fleece winter push, so rival apparel retailers should expect tougher competition for winter-wear attention and shelf space.Reported: UNIQLO India has launched its Fleece campaign with actor Kriti Sanon and cricketer Jasprit Bumrah. It runs across print, digital, outdoor and in-store media.Watch:
Footprint: where Uniqlo opened
3 store openings in 3 cities on record since May 2026; 2 announced plans.
- Bengaluru1 opening
- Pune1 opening
- Thane1 opening
- Phoenix Marketcity, Bengalurumall
- Phoenix Marketcity, Punemall
Background
From 8 stories, the newest dated 8 Oct 2026. Summary written 10 Oct 2026. Newer developments are under Latest moves.
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Uniqlo is a Japanese apparel retailer that operates 20 stores in India. [1] source: Mint Its first India store opened in October 2019, and it became profitable in India in FY22. [2] source: ET Retail Uniqlo says its India strategy prioritizes value, direct customer experience and localized marketing over marketplace sales or clearance-led discounting. [1] source: Mint
Uniqlo posted ₹1,192.9 crore FY25 India revenue, up 45% year-on-year, with 15% of India revenue from online sales. [1] source: Mint The Times of India reported in August 2026 that it targets 100 India stores by 2031. [3] source: Times of India In October 2025 it reopened an expanded Ambience Mall store in Gurugram with the Fall/Winter collection and a RE.UNIQLO donation box. [4] source: Indian Retailer Its KAWS collection launched across Indian stores and online from September 14, with adult T-shirts at INR 1,490. [5] source: IMAGES Business of Fashion The UNIQLO : C FW26 range designed by Clare Waight Keller was set to launch from September 25, with prices starting at Rs 2,990. [6] source: IMAGES Business of Fashion In October 2026 it named Kriti Sanon and Jasprit Bumrah for its Fleece winter campaign. [7] source: MediaBrief
In August 2026 Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Fast Retailing CEO Tadashi Yanai in Tokyo and said Uniqlo plans to increase India sourcing for its domestic and global stores. [8] source: NDTV Profit
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Questions about Uniqlo
What are Uniqlo's expansion plans?
Uniqlo reportedly targets 100 India stores by 2031, up from 20 today, as reported in August 2026. In October 2025 it reopened a larger Ambience Mall store in Gurugram. [3] source: Times of India[4] source: Indian Retailer
Where and when is Uniqlo opening new stores?
Uniqlo reopened its expanded Ambience Mall store in Gurugram in October 2025, with promotional offers running from October 2 to October 8. The larger format features the Fall/Winter collection. [4] source: Indian Retailer
How many Uniqlo stores are there?
Uniqlo had over 20 outlets in India as of July 31, 2026, according to ET Retail. Mint reported in August 2026 that it operates 20 Indian stores. [2] source: ET Retail[1] source: Mint
How fast is Uniqlo growing in India?
Uniqlo reported ₹1,192.9 crore FY25 revenue in India, a 45% year-on-year increase, according to Mint in August 2026. Online sales made up 15% of its India revenue. [1] source: Mint
What is Uniqlo's current strategy in India?
In August 2026 Uniqlo said its India strategy prioritizes value, direct customer experience and localized marketing over marketplaces. It plans to increase India sourcing, and in October 2026 named Kriti Sanon and Jasprit Bumrah for its Fleece campaign. [1] source: Mint[8] source: NDTV Profit[7] source: MediaBrief