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See India's passion for craftsmanship: Galeries Lafayette

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October 16, 2025

Galeries Lafayette is set to open its first store in India next month, following its exclusive partnership with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL) in 2022.

The Parisian luxury department store’s first Indian flagship is located in the historic Turner Morrison and Voltas House buildings in Kala Ghoda (Mumbai).

The store spans 90,000 square feet across five levels. In an online interview, Arthur Lemoine, chief executive officer (CEO) of Galeries Lafayette Group; Ashish Dikshit, managing director of ABFRL; and Sathyajit R, CEO of international brands at ABFRL, speak with Sharleen D’Souza about their plans after opening a store in India. Edited excerpts:

Why did Galeries Lafayette choose India as its seventh market?

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