Libas, Biba, House of Rare race to crack 60-90 min fashion delivery as quick commerce reshapes apparel

Legacy Indian fashion brands are rewiring logistics for instant delivery. Libas turns stores into hyperlocal hubs serving 7-10km radii, already 2% of sales. Biba and House of Rare pursue city-hub models. Startups Zilo ($15.3M) and Knot ($5M) raise funding; Myntra M-Now hits 10% of orders despite profitability concerns.

— FiledThu, 14 May, 2026, 02:52 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 01:25 IST·Source Mint · Companies

What happened

Indian fashion brands race to match quick-commerce delivery demands. Biba and House of Rare pursue city-hub models; Libas uses stores as hyperlocal fulfilment

Key facts

  • 1,000-2,000 sq ft stores
  • 7-10km radius
  • 60-90 minutes delivery
  • 2% of Libas sales
  • $15.3M Zilo raise
  • $5M Knot raise
  • 15-30 min Klydo delivery
  • 10% Myntra M-Now orders
  • ₹5,000 fashion spend threshold

Why this matters

Legacy apparel brands pursuing divergent quick-commerce playbooks (store-as-hub vs. city-hub) creates acquisition optionality—Zilo and Knot are logical bolt-ons for incumbents lacking hyperlocal logistics DNA.