Ethos to double store network to 200 in 3-4 years as smartwatch threat fades

Luxury watch retailer Ethos crossed 100 stores and plans aggressive expansion, adding 25 new outlets as Swiss watch imports to India hit ₹3,500 cr in 2025. FY26 revenue rose to ₹1,612 cr from ₹1,251 cr, though profit stayed flat at ₹96 cr. Launching youth-focused 'Our Studio' format and pushing deeper into jewellery and luggage.

— Source publishedSun, 24 May, 2026, 14:27 IST·First seen Sun, 24 May, 2026, 14:33 IST·Source Mint

What happened

Ethos crossed 100 stores and plans to double its network in 3-4 years as smartwatch threat fades. FY26 revenue hit ₹1,612 crore but profit stayed flat at ₹96

Key facts

  • 100 stores
  • FY26 revenue ₹1,612 crore
  • FY25 revenue ₹1,251 crore
  • profit ₹96 crore
  • 25 new stores
  • 98 stores across 32 cities
  • Swiss watch imports ₹3,500 crore in 2025
  • Q1 2026 imports ₹1,035 crore / 84.9 million CHF

Why this matters

Ethos's 100-store moat plus Swiss brand relationships make it the consolidation anchor in Indian luxury retail—scope partnerships or stake plays in adjacent jewellery/luggage labels riding their distribution.

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