via Business of Fashion · June 23, 2026
How India’s Aditya Birla Built a Billion-Dollar Fashion Empire
The mining-to-textiles giant’s fashion arm has grown into one of India’s largest players, spanning dozens of homegrown brands and retail partnerships with global names like Reebok, Ralph Lauren and Galeries Lafayette.
The Story
From a modest cotton trading business in the 1850s to a modern multinational conglomerate, Aditya Birla Group has become one of India’s dominant retail players. With $1.7 billion in annual fashion sales, the company caters to consumers across the income spectrum, ranging from red-carpet couture to t-shirts priced for low-income families.
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