IKEA more than doubles India bet to $2.2B, targeting Noida and Gurgaon large-format stores

IKEA plans to raise its India investment to $2.2 billion by 2030, up from a $1.1 billion 2013 commitment. The push spans new stores, mixed-use retail centres, local sourcing and manufacturing, with large-format outlets slated for Noida next year and Gurgaon in 2028.

— Source publishedFri, 17 Jul, 2026, 08:15 IST·First seen Fri, 17 Jul, 2026, 08:15 IST·Source Inside Retail Asia

What happened

IKEA plans to more than double its India investment to $2.2 billion by 2030, expanding stores, mixed-use retail centres, local sourcing and manufacturing. New

Key facts

  • $2.2 billion investment by 2030
  • $1.1 billion 2013 commitment
  • Noida store next year
  • Gurgaon store 2028

Why this matters

The expansion into local sourcing, manufacturing, and mixed-use retail centres opens partnership and supplier-integration opportunities as IKEA deepens its India footprint through 2030.

What to watch

  • Noida store opening date confirmation and first-quarter footfall data
  • Local sourcing percentage disclosures vs stated targets
  • Gurgaon land/permit announcements ahead of 2028
  • Competitor moves from Reliance, Godrej Interio and Pepperfry in NCR
  • India same-store sales and e-commerce mix in IKEA disclosures
  • Lock Noida site fit-out and launch pre-opening marketing in NCR
  • Scale local sourcing and manufacturing partnerships to hit price and Make-in-India targets
  • Announce mixed-use retail-centre anchor tenants to de-risk real-estate outlay
  • Expand small-format and online delivery to bridge gap between flagship openings