Charagh Din enters Kerala with first Kochi store

Mumbai menswear brand Charagh Din has opened its first Kerala outlet in Kochi through a franchise partnership with Aswani Lachmandas Group. Further expansion will hinge on the store’s performance.

— Source publishedFri, 25 Sept, 2026, 16:20 IST·First seen Fri, 25 Sept, 2026, 16:28 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Mumbai menswear brand Charagh Din opened its first Kerala outlet in Kochi through a franchise partnership with Aswani Lachmandas Group. The 77-year-old brand

Key facts

  • 77-year-old brand
  • first Kochi outlet
  • 200–300 Kerala customers visit its Mumbai store daily
  • 500–700 Kerala customers access its website
  • 14 manufacturing units in Mumbai

What changed

Mumbai menswear brand Charagh Din opened its first Kerala outlet in Kochi through a franchise partnership with Aswani Lachmandas Group. The 77-year-old brand will assess the store’s performance before expanding further, citing a strong existing Kerala customer base.

Why this matters

Charagh Din’s franchise-led Kochi debut turns demonstrated Kerala customer interest into a local store test, with further rollout dependent on outlet performance.

What to watch

  • Second-store announcement or lease signing within 6-12 months
  • Management commentary on Kochi sales, repeat rates, average bill value or store payback
  • Onam and wedding-season trading performance
  • Expansion of the Aswani Lachmandas Group franchise mandate beyond Kochi
  • Localised digital campaigns and a rise in Kerala traffic or delivery promises on Charagh Din's website