French luxury department store Galeries Lafayette is set to make its long-awaited India debut with a flagship outlet in Mumbai’s historic Turner Morrison Building at Fort, marking a major milestone for the country’s fast-growing luxury retail market. The launch, scheduled for the first week of November, comes three years after the brand inked a partnership with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) to bring its Parisian experience to Indian shoppers.
The collaboration is structured as a licensed franchise, with ABFRL managing local operations and Galeries Lafayette offering access to its global luxury network. A second store is planned for New Delhi, expanding the retailer’s footprint across key metropolitan markets.
Spanning 90,000 square feet, the Mumbai store will showcase over 270 brands, of which nearly 70% are debuting in India. Labels such as Jacquemus, Givenchy, Balmain, Maison Margiela, Thom Browne, and Fear of God will be featured, positioning the store as a hub for exclusive global fashion.
“India is one of the fastest-growing luxury markets in the world. It is a young, ambitious, and creative nation — and Mumbai, the city of dreamers, is its natural stage,” said Nicolas Houzé, Executive Chairman, Galeries Lafayette.
ABFRL chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said India’s evolving luxury landscape reflects a generation that sees fashion as both aspiration and identity. “For years, the ecosystem lacked the right mix of real estate and service excellence. That is changing now,” he noted.
According to Bain & Company, India’s luxury market is projected to touch $85–90 billion by 2030, driven by rising affluence, growing entrepreneurship, and increased demand from smaller cities.
