Myntra logs 1.8x D2C demand surge as women's occasion wear jumps 50% Y-o-Y

Myntra reports D2C fashion brands drove a 1.8x demand surge during wedding season, with women's occasion wear up 50% Y-o-Y. The platform added 40+ ethnic brands, expanded into Tier-2/3 markets, and leaned on celebrity collaborations and M-Now delivery ahead of the festive season.

— Source publishedMon, 6 Jul, 2026, 12:36 IST·First seen Mon, 6 Jul, 2026, 12:38 IST·Source IMAGES Business of Fashion

What happened

Myntra reports D2C fashion brands saw 1.8x demand surge during wedding season, with women's occasion wear up 50% Y-o-Y. Platform added 40+ ethnic brands,

Key facts

  • 1.8x demand surge
  • 50% Y-o-Y occasion wear growth
  • 40+ new brands
  • 2.2 lakh styles

Why this matters

Accelerating D2C ethnic-wear demand makes emerging occasion-wear and regional D2C brands attractive acquisition or exclusive-partnership targets to lock in Myntra's fast-growing assortment.

What to watch

  • Festive-season GMV/order growth disclosures (Oct-Nov)
  • Competitor responses from Ajio, Nykaa Fashion, Meesho on occasion wear
  • M-Now delivery footprint and category expansion announcements
  • Return-rate and margin commentary on ethnic apparel
  • New D2C brand onboarding numbers beyond current 40+
  • Expand ethnic/occasion-wear brand roster and exclusive D2C launches ahead of festive season
  • Scale M-Now quick-delivery coverage into more Tier-2/3 cities
  • Sign additional celebrity and designer collaborations to anchor occasion-wear category
  • Increase private-label and marketplace inventory depth in women's ethnic
  • Ramp regional-language marketing and CX for Tier-2/3 acquisition