Apparel and Footwear in India

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List Of Contents And Tables

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
• 2024 key trends
• Competitive landscape
• Retailing developments
• What next for apparel and footwear?

MARKET DATA

• Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
• Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2024
• Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

• Summary 1 Research Sources

WOMENSWEAR IN INDIA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Festive and wedding season lifts sales of womenswear in 2024
• Womenswear sees a clear divergence between value-driven shoppers and premium seekers
• Offline womenswear retail faces pressure, prompting store consolidation and a digital focus

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Fast fashion set to accelerate in India as Gen Z-centric brands gain momentum
• Private label womenswear poised for a stronger role, led by a value positioning
• Womenswear brands expected to expand further into home categories as lifestyle positioning takes priority

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 13 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 14 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 15 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 16 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Women's Swimwear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Swimwear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 27 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 28 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 29 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 30 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

MENSWEAR IN INDIA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Menswear records single-digit growth in 2024, with a focus on utility and value
• Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail demerger signals sharper brand focus and portfolio agility in menswear
• Middle-market brands face pressure from both the high and low ends

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Menswear set to grow at a solid single-digit CAGR, backed by demand for a versatile wardrobe
• Tier-2 and tier-3 cities likely to drive the next wave of menswear premiumisation
• Made-to-order clothing expected to gain prominence in menswear

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 31 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 32 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 33 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 34 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Men's Nightwear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Nightwear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Men's Outerwear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Outerwear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Men's Swimwear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Swimwear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Men's Underwear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Men's Underwear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 45 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 46 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 47 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 48 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

CHILDRENSWEAR IN INDIA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Childrenswear holds steady with high single-digit growth in a sluggish year for apparel
• "Mini-Me" dressing becomes mainstream in festive fashion
• Practical sustainability drives childrenswear choices

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Childrenswear set to claim a larger share of parental wallets amidst rising affluence
• Offline expansion to accelerate as D2C childrenswear brands embrace omnichannel growth
• Children to emerge as independent influencers of fashion preferences in the forecast period

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 49 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 50 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 51 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 52 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 55 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 56 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 57 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 58 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

SPORTSWEAR IN INDIA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Evolving fitness habits drive the adoption of everyday sportswear
• Competitive landscape intensifies, with global brands dominating, but local brands gaining ground
• Sportswear brands align with younger consumers' lifestyles and values to build stronger connections

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Daily movement and micro-fitness routines to power demand for sportswear across India
• Local manufacturing to drive growth and global expansion in sportswear
• Evolving retail channels to expand the reach of sportswear in the forecast period

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 59 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 60 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 63 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
• Table 64 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

JEANS IN INDIA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Jeans in India sees double-digit value growth in 2024, amidst shifting consumer preferences
• Levis maintains its position as the top-selling jeans brand in India in 2024
• Gen Z-focused D2C brands expand their presence in jeans

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Relaxed-fit denim expected to gain prominence as comfort becomes a key driver
• Sustainability to remain niche for consumers, but a strategic imperative for denim brands in India
• E-commerce and brand partnerships to shape denim distribution in the forecast period

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 66 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 67 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 68 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 69 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 70 Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 71 Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 72 Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 73 Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 74 Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 75 Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 76 Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 77 Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 80 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 81 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 82 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 83 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 84 Forecast Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 85 Forecast Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 86 Forecast Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men's Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
• Table 88 Forecast Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 89 Forecast Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 90 Forecast Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 91 Forecast Sales of Women's Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

HOSIERY IN INDIA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Hosiery grows in the high single digits in 2024, driven by non-sheer hosiery, along with the rise of athleisure in India
• Sheer hosiery also maintains its growth trend
• Unlike apparel accessories, hosiery is a focus category for new D2C brands, driving freshness and innovation

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Demand for non-sheer hosiery to remain strong, driven by hygiene, coverage, and everyday wear needs
• Hosiery to evolve as a style statement, with brands targeting Gen Z through character-led and trend-driven designs
• Segmented hosiery with specific functions

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 92 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 93 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 94 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 95 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 98 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 99 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 100 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 101 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

APPAREL ACCESSORIES IN INDIA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Post-pandemic normalisation prevents value growth in 2024
• Hats/caps gains steady traction, as everyday utility and sun protection drive uptake
• Consumers are highly price-sensitive for most apparel accessories

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Largely unorganised, gloves and scarves to maintain low engagement
• Apparel accessories will remain a functional add-on, not an area of focus in the Indian market
• Travel and sports set to drive growth for hats/caps

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 102 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 103 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 104 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 105 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 108 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 109 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 110 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 111 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

FOOTWEAR IN INDIA

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

• Footwear in India records high single-digit growth amidst shifting spending dynamics
• BIS norms strengthen organised footwear in 2024
• Bata maintains leadership in footwear in India through wide reach and brand consolidation

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Premiumisation in footwear to revolve around personalisation and immersive experiences
• Foot Locker's entry into India set to influence the sneaker culture and footwear
• Quick commerce platforms to open new avenues for footwear brands in India

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 112 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
• Table 113 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2019-2024
• Table 114 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
• Table 115 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
• Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2020-2024
• Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2021-2024
• Table 118 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
• Table 119 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
• Table 120 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2024-2029
• Table 121 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
• Table 122 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029