Apparel Group launches Carrefour in India with flagship store opening

Dubai-based lifestyle conglomerate Apparel Group (India) Pvt. Ltd. has introduced French hypermarket retailer Carrefour to the Indian market. The joint venture officially launched its first flagship store at H&S Mall, Boulevard Walk, in Greater Noida West, marking an entry into food and hypermarket retail for the fashion group.

The physical location spans over 50,000 sq. ft. and carries more than 15,000 stock keeping units (SKUs). The assortment comprises exclusive international lines alongside locally sourced fresh produce, grocery, bakery, household essentials, and personal care products.

Strategic expansion into Indian retail market

The flagship opening forms the first phase of a broader multi-format rollout planned across North India. Apparel Group plans to expand Carrefour's retail footprint over the coming years, underpinned by local sourcing networks, logistics infrastructure, and an integrated omnichannel strategy. The expansion targets a retail market in India projected to exceed 2.36 trillion dollars by 2030.

Under the partnership, Apparel Group leads operational execution, building supply chain linkages with Indian agricultural and consumer goods suppliers. The company will also develop digital sales infrastructure to support the physical network.

Apparel Group owner and chairman Nilesh Ved highlighted the strategic intent behind the partnership. “Carrefour’s entry into India represents more than the arrival of an iconic retailer. It reflects our conviction in India’s extraordinary potential and our ambition to help shape the next chapter of its retail landscape. Together with Carrefour, we are combining international retail expertise with deep local market understanding to build a platform designed for scale, relevance and enduring value,” Ved said.

Carrefour executive director – international partnership, Patrick Lasfargues, cited the long-term potential of the market. “Today’s launch marks a significant milestone for Carrefour as we officially begin our retail journey in India. We see India as one of the world’s most dynamic consumer markets, underpinned by strong economic fundamentals, a rapidly evolving retail landscape and immense long-term potential,” Lasfargues said.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Apparel Group operates more than 2,600 retail stores representing over 85 brands across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. The partnership with Carrefour represents a diversification for the group as it builds an omnichannel consumer platform in India.