# Uniqlo India's wardrobe upgrade

> Uniqlo India's revenue jumps 44% as shoppers prioritize quality over trends.
- Title: Uniqlo India's wardrobe upgrade · The Economic Times
- Summary: Uniqlo India's revenue jumps 44% as shoppers prioritize quality over trends. Uniqlo India's revenue rose 44% year-on-year to Rs 1,724 crore in FY26…
- Keywords: uniqlo, india, revenue, fashion, wardrobe, zara, h&m, fast fashion, apparel market, uniqulo india, India's, upgrade
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fashion-/-cosmetics-/-jewellery/a-japanese-giant-is-quietly-taking-a-bigger-share-of-indias-wardrobes-uniqlo-shoppers-stop-zara/articleshow/135127187.cms
- Author: ET Online
- Published: 2026-10-23T01:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uniqlo, india, revenue, fashion, wardrobe, zara, h&m, fast fashion, apparel market, uniqulo india
## Uniqlo India revenue growth
Uniqlo India's revenue rose 44% year-on-year to Rs 1,724 crore in FY26.
## Net profit increase
Net profit increased 41% to Rs 253 crore in FY26.
## Store expansion
Over 20 stores across India since entering seven years ago.
## Market contrast
Zara reported 1.2% revenue decline while Shoppers Stop grew 9%.
## Consumer shift
37% of shoppers stick to essentials, 30% buy only when necessary.
## Functional fashion trend
Shoppers prioritize quality, durability and fit over trends.
## Uniqlo's positioning
Focus on everyday basics versus Zara's trend-led approach.
## Market growth outlook
India's apparel market projected to reach $146 billion by 2029.
## Key takeaway

Uniqlo India's revenue rose 44% year-on-year to Rs 1,724 crore in FY26, outpacing rivals like Zara.