Aditya Birla Group Brings Galeries Lafayette to India to Redefine the Luxury Experience

The Aditya Birla Group has officially brought France’s iconic Galeries Lafayette to India, marking a major milestone in the country’s luxury retail landscape. The announcement was celebrated in style at Mumbai’s historic Royal Bombay Yacht Club with yacht sails, sky balloons, and even the Arabian Sea glowing in Galeries Lafayette’s signature pink. The collaboration promises to fill India’s long-standing “luxury gap” by creating world-class retail destinations designed to meet the aspirations of a new generation of affluent, globally aware Indian consumers.

A collaboration that merges legacy with vision

Founded in 1893 in Paris, Galeries Lafayette has long stood as a symbol of the French “Art of Living.” Through its partnership with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), the brand now steps into India’s thriving luxury space. Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, emphasized that this move is part of the company’s ongoing mission to serve the evolving Indian consumer. “Luxury in our country stands at the threshold of transformation,” he said, adding that India’s luxury market is projected to grow from 20 billion dollars to nearly 90 billion dollars by 2030.

Bridging India’s luxury market gap

Birla pointed out that while India’s appetite for luxury has soared, its retail infrastructure has not kept pace. Historically, Indian consumers have turned to international destinations for high-end shopping due to a lack of real estate and service excellence in the domestic market. With Galeries Lafayette’s arrival, Birla aims to reverse that trend by offering global brands and premium experiences right at home.

“Our goal is to bring the best global brands to Indian soil, deliver them through world-class environments, and infuse them with Indian warmth,” Birla stated. The Mumbai flagship will feature over 270 luxury and designer labels, many debuting in India for the first time.

Inside the Mumbai flagship

Set to open in Mumbai’s heritage district of Kala Ghoda, the 90,000 sq ft Galeries Lafayette flagship will span two historic buildings, the 112-year-old Turner Morrison and the over 100-year-old Voltas House. Designed by London-based firm Virgile + Partners, the space will merge Parisian refinement with Mumbai’s architectural charm, creating a luxurious yet culturally resonant environment.

Beyond retail, the flagship will include private lounges, personal styling services, concierge experiences, and curated cultural events, positioning it as more than just a shopping destination it will be an experience in itself.

A meeting of legacies

What makes this partnership truly unique is the synergy between two family-led empires the Birlas, now in their fourth generation, and the founding family of Galeries Lafayette, led by Nicolas Houzé and Arthur Lemoine in their sixth generation. Houzé described the partnership as “the meeting of two worlds and two families that share the same values of creativity, excellence, and passion.”

Galeries Lafayette currently operates in major global cities such as Paris, Dubai, Doha, and Jakarta. With India now joining that elite list, Mumbai’s flagship and the upcoming Delhi location are set to establish the country as a serious player in the international luxury market.

The collaboration not only enhances India’s luxury ecosystem but also reflects a larger shift — one where Indian consumers no longer look abroad for indulgence but instead celebrate luxury that feels both global and proudly Indian.

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