Brands
Cantabil Retail India sets milestone with 500th store opening
Mumbai: Cantabil Retail India Ltd, a leading name in the fashion industry, is proud to announce the opening of its 500th store in the culturally vibrant and historic city, Ayodhya. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the brand as it continues to expand its footprint by making its exceptional fashion collections for men, women, and kids more accessible to customers.
The magnificent unveiling of the store located at Rekabganj, Ayodhya, proved to be a memorable event for fashion enthusiasts in Ayodhya. The newly opened store will showcase Cantabil’s latest and most comprehensive selection of Men’s, Women’s, Kid’s, and Accessories, providing an unmatched shopping experience that encapsulates style, quality, and innovation.
Sharing his thoughts on achieving this significant milestone, Cantabil Retail India Ltd director Deepak Bansal expressed, “Reaching the milestone of our 500th store in India is a moment of great pride for the brand. This is a testament to the trust and support of our customers, and it reflects our unwavering commitment to offering fashionable and affordable clothing for all. We are not only thrilled about this achievement, but also excited about the prospects it opens for us all over the country. We are also eagerly looking forward to our future expansion, with our sights set on entering the international market, beginning with the opening of our first-ever store in Nepal. This marks a new chapter in our journey, and we are eagerly awaiting to introduce the Cantabil experience to a new audience worldwide.”
In the current financial year 2023-24, Cantabil opened 69 new exclusive retail stores, spanning across 14 different cities, such as Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kota, Dehradun, Ambala, Vidisha, Muzaffarnagar, Hamirpur, Ankleshwar, Chandigarh and Bhopal etc. This further aligns with company’s ongoing commitment to delve deeper into Tier II and III cities, delivering a futuristic and rejuvenating retail experience for customers. Currently, Cantabil presence is in 20 states & more than 250 cities across India and plans to open more stores in the coming months.
Marking this landmark announcement, Cantabil has also diversified its portfolio and forayed into the footwear and Athleisure category, encompassing a collection of 30 unique product options, and intends to open 5 exclusive brand outlets catering to these categories by the end of the year.
The first store in this category is located in Hapur, with an expansive 1100 square feet of retail space, and will serve as a showcase for Cantabil’s recently launched Athleisure and Footwear collection, to meet the increasing demand for trendy and comfortable collection that seamlessly transitions from the gym to everyday life. It will also underline the brand’s unwavering dedication to presenting the most current fashion trends to the consumers in the city by offering a diverse range of products, including Activewear, Sneakers, Sport-shoes, flip-flops, luggage, perfumes, and towels, alongside its extensive regular collection.
The brand is set to embark on its international journey with the inauguration of its first exclusive brand outlet in Nepal, marking an exciting step into the global market.
Brands
KKR sixes to power EV charger rollout under VIDA campaign
Cricket meets clean mobility as big hits spark India’s charging growth
NEW DELHI: VIDA, the electric mobility arm of Hero MotoCorp, has teamed up with Kolkata Knight Riders to launch a campaign that turns cricketing flair into real-world impact.
Titled ‘6 for 6’, the initiative promises to install a 6kW fast EV charger for every six hit by KKR during the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The idea is simple but powerful, as each big hit on the field contributes directly to expanding India’s fast-charging infrastructure.
The campaign builds on VIDA’s growing network, which already spans over 5,300 fast-charging points across more than 430 cities. With EV adoption gaining pace, the brand is using cricket’s mass appeal to accelerate both awareness and infrastructure growth.
Explaining the thinking behind the move, Hero MotoCorp emerging mobility business unit chief business officer Kausalya Nandakumar said, “Cricket has an incredible ability to unite and inspire millions across the country. With the ‘6 for 6’ campaign, we are turning every big hit on the field into a step towards a cleaner and a more accessible mobility future.”
She added that VIDA’s expanding fast-charging network and removable battery technology are designed to make EV ownership more convenient and practical for everyday users.
From the franchise’s side, the campaign is also about giving on-field moments a larger purpose. Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive officer Venky Mysore said, “The ‘6 for 6’ campaign exemplifies the potential of sport as a platform for meaningful, real-world impact. By linking every six to the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, this partnership transforms fan excitement into tangible progress.”
As part of the rollout, VIDA has introduced co-branded charging stations in KKR’s signature colours, with a flagship installation unveiled alongside team players. The chargers are designed for quick top-ups, powering VIDA scooters from zero to 80 percent in about an hour, while also being positioned along key highways to support longer journeys.
The initiative also taps into VIDA’s removable battery system, which allows users to charge using standard household plug points, adding flexibility to the charging ecosystem.
By blending the thrill of cricket with the urgency of clean mobility, VIDA and KKR have found a neat way to make every six count twice, once on the scoreboard and again on India’s road to an electric future.
