IKEA India targets Delhi NCR growth, deeper local sourcing and AI-led retail

IKEA India CEO Patrik Antoni says the retailer plans to widen its Delhi NCR presence, double sourcing from India and deploy AI across retail operations as it scales in a fast-growing market.

— Filed Thu, 6 Aug, 2026, 09:04 IST · Source Fortune India · Updated

IKEA India CEO Patrik Antoni outlined plans to expand the retailer’s Delhi NCR footprint, double sourcing from India and use AI to reshape retail operations in one of IKEA’s fastest-growing markets.

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The move builds on IKEA India's stated plan to reach ₹8,000 crore revenue and 30 touchpoints by 2030, plus its 30-store strategy using smaller-city formats.

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