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Sabyasachi to enter fragrances, footwear, small leather goods
Sabyasachi Mukherjee, founder of the eponymous luxury brand, has announced plans to enter new categories including fragrances, footwear, and small leather goods, while expanding its eyewear business. The first fragrance is expected…
Sabyasachi Mukherjee, founder of the eponymous luxury brand, has announced plans to enter new categories including fragrances, footwear, and small leather goods, while expanding its eyewear business. The first fragrance is expected in 18 months, and the brand aims to become India's first global luxury lifestyle brand. It reported revenues of Rs 650 crore in FY26, with jewellery contributing 33% (Rs 200 crore) and accessories set to cross Rs 100 crore this year.
The brand is also building international ready-to-wear from a 'Calcutta' point of view and has transitioned to new manufacturing facilities in Kolkata. Retail operations span six cities: Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and New York City. The Middle East is a growing market, and the brand is using exhibitions and partnerships to test markets before committing to permanent stores.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both Economic Times articles present identical straight-news coverage of Sabyasachi's expansion plan, relying entirely on Mukherjee's statements with no outside commentary or critical framing. The reporting is uniform: it leads with category plans and revenue figures, and includes Mukherjee's emphasis on craftsmanship and authenticity. There is no pro-government or critical slant, as the story is a pure business announcement. A careful reader should note the revenue breakdown shows jewellery and accessories already dominate, suggesting the new categories are a long-term bet. The key metric to watch is whether fragrance and footwear actually launch within the stated timeline and contribute meaningfully to the Rs 650 crore base.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): economictimes.indiatimes.com (neutral report), retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com (neutral report)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
