Clothing plays an extremely important role in the way we represent ourselves. Our clothes reflect our personality, our sense of fashion, and appropriateness for the occasion. How we dress has a lot to speak about our thought processes and personalities.
India is among the largest manufacturers of textiles in the world. 2% of India’s GDP & 7% of industry output in terms of value is contributed by this industry. More than 10% of India’s export earnings also come from the textile industry.
Some facts & figures:
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the industry has reached close to $3.5 billion by 2020
- By 2024-25, India’s textile exports are expected to touch $300 billion. This will further consolidate India’s leadership position in the global textiles market.
- The expected Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is scheduled to touch 28% from 2019 to 2021.
- The textile industry generates direct employments close to 45 million in India.
- Womenswear is a major contributor to the branded apparel market
- Menswear segment is dominated by casual wear & workwear
- New and existing brands are both seeing rapid growth
There are a large number of clothing brands in India. Some of them are large organizations, spanning the entire country & beyond; while many others are small, local players – catering to the customer base within a state or region.
Here is the latest top 10 Indian clothing brands in 2020:
Allen Solly
Madura Fashion & Lifestyle had started this brand. The present owner is Aditya Birla Fashion & Lifestyle. The market value of the company is close to $3 billion with annual revenues of $400 million. It is among India’s biggest clothing brands. Its products are popular as being trendy & stylish. The company also manufactures bags & other accessories. Their signature collection is called Friday Dressing.
Levi’s
Levi’s started its journey more than 150 years ago. Today, it is renowned the world over as one of the premium apparel companies and the largest producer of jeans. The sales of the company crossed Rs 1,000 crores in 2019 for the first time, further consolidating its position in the Indian market. Besides its signature denims, the company also manufactures shirts, shoes, accessories, skirts, jumpsuits, etc.
Van Heusen
Another hit brand from Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, Van Heusen is right up there at the top of India’s branded clothing labels. Considered as a premium brand, the company is renowned for its high quality apparels. The clothes range from moderately-priced to high ones and cater to multiple age groups. The company also owns Planet Fashion, India’s largest multi-brand outlet chain.
Park Avenue
A renowned player in the branded apparel sector, Park Avenue is among the top providers of clothing & accessories for the male customer. A majority of the clothing enthusiasts in India swear by the exquisite product quality of Park Avenue. The colors, trends, and fabric are all of international quality. The Raymond Group-owned Park Avenue manufactures fragrances and toiletries for men, apart from fabric. Raymond is valued at $1 billion with annual revenues of $800 million.
Wrangler
Established more than 70 years ago, Wrangler is a reputed jeans manufacturer the world over. The company follows the latest fashion trends to manufacture denims that are top-notch and the perfect fit for various age groups and body sizes.
Mufti
From a humble beginning in the 1990s, Mufti is an acknowledged market leader in the alternative clothing category brands. From men’s clothing inspired by women’s fashion of the 1960s to introducing short shirts, from denim joggers to club wear, Mufti was a torchbearer on many counts. Today, 22 years after inception, Mufti is growing from strength to strength as a provider of a unique style of fashion for men.
Pepe Jeans
Pepe Jeans started its journey from the streets of Portobello in 1973. And today, it’s among the most trusted brands in the world when it comes to denim. The denim pioneers have consistently reinvented themselves to stay abreast of the times. Their clothes reflect an attitude of self-confidence and authenticity. Over the years, the brand ahs also ventured into T-shirts, shirts, capris, polo shirts, etc.
Peter England
Peter England, a brand that originated from the UK, entered India in 1997. The Aditya Birla Group acquired the brand in 2000. Very soon, it became the largest menswear brand in India. For 7 consecutive years, the brand found itself among the top 5 Most Trusted Brands Category. With 4 million customers and a retail network that runs into thousands, Peter England signifies confidence, positivity, and a hallmark of global quality apparels.
Monte Carlo
Oswal Woolen Mills Ltd launched Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd in 1984. It was a big step forward for the Indian branded garments sector. The ISO 9001:2000-certified brand has achieved considerable reputation over the years as a premier manufacturer of a range of clothing. The company manufactures T-shirts, shirts, linen shirts, denims, tunics, woolens, and much more for men, women & children. In 2014, Monte Carlo was the prized recipient of Asia’s Best Marketing Brand by World Consulting & Research Corporation.
Biba
Biba is India’s iconic ethnic womenwear brand today. It has been providing premium quality traditional Indian clothing for women since its inception in 1986. The clothes are contemporary, for all body types, and affordable. This combination makes its apparels take the leadership position. The perfect mix of tradition & modernity, Biba’s clothes are here to stay for a long time.
Oxemberg
The reputed Siyaram Group started the Oxemberg brand in the 1990s. Driven by the good will of the group and its top-quality apparels, Oxemberg soon created a space for itself in the minds of the Indian consumers. Today, the company is among the most valued menswear brands in India, manufacturing formal, semi-formal, and casual wear.
Provogue
The Mumbai-based Provogue was launched in 1997. It began as a menswear brand, but gradually expanded into womenswear and accessories as well. Their range of products includes lower garments, upper garments, shoes, accessories, deodorants, sunglasses, etc.
Raymond
The largest manufacturer of fabrics in India, Raymond has been the choicest clothing brand for countless Indian men ever since inception – in keeping with its tagline “The Complete Man.” Apart from formal wear, the company is also among the top manufacturers of woolen fabrics in India. With availability in more than 4,000 multi-brand outlets and 600+ retail shops, Raymond ensures that it reaches every corner of urban India. The company exports its apparels to more than 50 countries.
Woodland
The Canada-originated Woodland entered India in 1992. Initially, it was into manufacturing of world-class leather shoes that took the Indian shoe market by storm. Over the years, the company made substantial expansions into other areas. Today, Woodland is a premier producer of T-shirts, shirts, jackets, sweaters, shweatshirts, and more for both men & women.
Belmonte
The parent company of Belmonte, S. Kumars Nationwide Ltd, has been a known name in the Indian apparels market for a long time. The company underwent major transformations in the late 1990s to modernize itself and expand into more product segments. Belmonte is the company’s flagship brand that manufactures a wide range of suiting and shirting in cotton blends, wool blends, tweeds, wool silk, etc. Belmonte also brings to the customers evening wear & party wear.
List of Top 15 Indian Clothing Brands
| Sl. No. | Company | Headquarter | Establishment | Website |
| 1 | Allen Solly | Bangalore | 1993 | https://www.allensolly.com/ |
| 2 | Levi’s | San Francisco, California, United States | 1853 | |
| 3 | Van Heusen | Greater New York Area, East Coast, Northeastern US | 1881 | http://vanheusen.com/ |
| 4 | Park Avenue | Manhattan, New York, United States | 1986 | http://www.parkavenuegrooming.com/ |
| 5 | Wrangler | Greensboro, North Carolina, United States | 1904 | https://www.wrangler.com |
| 6 | Mufti | Mumbai | 1998 | https://www.muftijeans.in |
| 7 | Pepe Jeans | Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Spain | 1973 | https://www.pepejeans.com/ |
| 8 | Peter England | Bangalore | 1889 | https://www.peterengland.com/ |
| 9 | Monte Carlo | Ludhiana | 1984 | https://www.montecarlo.in/ |
| 10 | Biba | London, United Kingdom | 1988 | https://www.biba.in/ |
| 11 | Oxemberg | Mumbai | 1981 | https://oxemberg.com/ |
| 12 | Provogue | Mumbai | 1997 | https://www.provogue.com/ |
| 13 | Raymond | Mumbai | 1925 | https://www.raymond.in |
| 14 | Woodland | New Delhi | 1992 | https://www.woodlandworldwide.com/ |
| 15 | Belmonte | Mumbai | 1990 | http://www.sknl.co.in/home.aspx |
