French luxury retail giant Galeries Lafayette is set to make its India debut with a 90,000 sq. ft. flagship store in Mumbai’s historic Kala Ghoda district, in partnership with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL). The store, housed within the Turner Morrison and Voltas House buildings, marks the first major international luxury department store entry into India and a milestone in the country’s evolving premium retail landscape.
ABFRL – Galeries Lafayette Mumbai . Photo – Talib Chitalwala
ABFRL – Galeries Lafayette Mumbai. Photo -Talib Chitalwala
The Mumbai flagship, spread across five levels, will feature more than 200 luxury and designer brands, several of which will debut in India. The store’s design, led by Virgile + Partners, will blend Parisian heritage with the architectural character of South Mumbai’s colonial-era buildings. In addition to retail, it will offer premium services such as personal styling, concierge assistance, private lounges, and an omni-channel shopping platform.
ABFRL – Galeries Lafayette Mumbai. Photo – Talib Chitalwala
The opening follows a strategic partnership between Galeries Lafayette and ABFRL, announced in 2022. While the French retailer brings its global luxury expertise and brand equity, ABFRL contributes deep market insight, retail infrastructure, and local operational strength. A second flagship in Delhi’s DLF Emporio is also planned for 2026.
ABFRL – Galeries Lafayette Mumbai. Photo – Talib Chitalwala
The move comes amid strong momentum in India’s luxury goods sector, which has expanded from USD 6 billion in 2021 to around USD 8.5 billion in 2022, driven by rising incomes, younger consumers, and increasing exposure to global brands.
For ABFRL, part of the Aditya Birla Group, the venture strengthens its luxury and premium portfolio, while for Galeries Lafayette, it represents a key step in its global expansion strategy and signals growing investor confidence in India’s high-end retail potential.
