H&M India bets on co-creation, hits 71 stores with Jodhpur debut as it eyes 100% sustainable sourcing by 2030

Director Helena Kuylenstierna lays out H&M's decade-in-India playbook: 3 new stores this year taking the count to 71, deeper co-creation with Indian designers, a Stella McCartney drop, H&M Beauty push, and 90% sustainable sourcing today scaling to 100% by 2030.

— FiledThu, 14 May, 2026, 07:00 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 06:37 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

H&M India director Helena Kuylenstierna details the retailer's decade-in-India strategy: 71 stores, co-creation with Indian designers and influencers, Stella

Key facts

  • 71 stores
  • 3 new stores this year
  • 70th store in Jodhpur
  • 95% website reach
  • ₹2,299 starting price
  • 90% recycled/organic/certified
  • 100% by 2030

Why this matters

H&M's deepening co-creation with Indian designers and Beauty push opens white space for partnership, licensing, or acquisition plays across local design houses and sustainable supply-chain vendors.