Reliance is going to acquire 51% of the shares to support The 35-year-old couture house's expansion plans in India and around the world.
Reliance Brands Ltd. (RBL) announced a definitive agreement to invest in Couturiers Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla (AJSK) for a 51 percent majority stake, either directly or through its affiliates.
In response to the acquisition, Isha Ambani, Director of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, stated, "Working with India's leading couturiers, who have an unrivaled reputation in Indian fashion for their fine craftsmanship and impeccable attention to detail, techniques, and embroideries, is exciting because it allows us to create a stronger platform for their zealous dedication to a reinvention of Indian craft. Their gift is to draw inspiration from the past in order to create with a fresh perspective."
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With the new collaboration, the brand is dedicated to championing amazing Indian artisans and helping to bring their incredible craftsmanship to the world stage. With a renewed focus, the brand will be able to position India as an originator of the finest, able to compete with the best in the world.
The story of AJSK is an interesting one as stated by Abu Sandip with a visionary mindset.
"When we founded Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, our mission was clear: we wanted to bring to the modern world India's immaculate craftsmanship and sense of style that had developed over centuries. We wanted Indians to be proud of their culture, and we're working hard to make sure it's respected in the global fashion landscape.
In the last 35 years, we have not only brought traditional techniques back to life, but we have also created new ones that reflect modern India's tastes and culture."
With the help of Reliance Brands, we will be able to realize our long-held goal of global expansion. This is an exciting time for Indian fashion, with RBL's world-class team steering our brand onto the global stage.
With this new venture, we hope to permanently place our craft where it belongs, on the world's best runways and racks. He added expressing his gratitude.
With the support of Reliance, AJSK can very well expect to see amazing expansion and growth in the near future.
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by Prashant Rana
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