IKEA launches e-commerce across 10 North Indian cities, weighs fresh investments beyond ₹10,500 cr
IKEA goes live online from March 1 in Delhi-NCR and nine cities including Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh and Amritsar, backed by a new Gurgaon distribution centre and next-day NCR delivery. Online already drives 30%+ of sales. A 2026 Ingka Centre in Gurgaon and city stores plus design studios in Delhi, Pune and Chennai are in the pipeline.
What happened
IKEA launches e-commerce across Delhi-NCR and nine North Indian cities from March, with next-day delivery in NCR. New Gurgaon distribution centre opened. Plans
Key facts
- ₹10,500 crore investment over 10 years
- 10 cities online launch from March 1
- 30%+ sales from online
- 2026 Gurgaon Ingka Centre
Why this matters
The 10-city rollout plus 2026 Ingka Centre and city-store/design-studio pipeline opens partnership windows in mall anchoring, last-mile logistics, and local sourcing while pressuring incumbents to consider defensive M&A in home and furniture.