After pausing in-market growth during the global pandemic, UNIQLO , the renowned Japanese apparel brand, has reactivated its ambitious retail plans in India for 2025 .
With a business model built on functional LifeWear and a global push for rapid market entry, UNIQLO’s expansion in India signals not only renewed optimism but also a strategic blueprint for regional engagement, cultural adaptation, and sustainable growth.
opening its first store in Bengaluru , a move hailed as a significant milestone for our India business expansion by Kenji Inoue, CFO and COO, UNIQLO India . Located in the Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway , the 9,012 sq . ft.
store brings UNIQLO’s signature LifeWear—ranging from HEATTECH to AIRism and PUFFTECH —to a region renowned for its unique blend of technology, culture, creativity, and a thriving young population.
Just weeks later, UNIQLO continued its western push with its first store in Pune at The Pavilion (opening September 26, 2025 ), rapidly expanding its presence in the region. Pune is a vibrant, rapidly growing city, and we are thrilled to bring our high-quality, functional LifeWear clothing to customers here.
After opening stores in Mumbai , our first store in Pune at The Pavilion represents the next step in our expansion in Western India . "We are committed to growing across India and bringing LifeWear to more and more customers,” said Kenji Inoue, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, UNIQLO India…
