Reliance taps ex-Coupang exec Karwa to run Ajio as Shein relaunch, quick-fashion push accelerate

Reliance Retail has named Sandeep Karwa, former Coupang Taiwan head, as CEO of Ajio, Shein and its online fashion platforms. Vineeth Nair gets an expanded fashion-and-lifestyle remit. The reshuffle lands as Ajio Rush quick-delivery scales past 600 cities and Shein's India relaunch ramps to 50,000 SKUs.

— Source publishedTue, 19 May, 2026, 16:54 IST·First seen Tue, 19 May, 2026, 17:45 IST·Source ET Retail

What happened

Reliance Retail appoints ex-Coupang Taiwan head Sandeep Karwa as CEO of Ajio, Shein and online fashion platforms. Vineeth Nair elevated to oversee broader

Key facts

  • 600 cities
  • 26 cities
  • 11 million app installs
  • 1,000 options/day
  • 6.5 million installs
  • 50,000 product options

Why this matters

Karwa's appointment alongside Nair's expanded remit hints at a clearer fashion-and-lifestyle org structure inside Reliance Retail, potentially setting up sharper M&A or partnership moves in quick-fashion logistics and brand portfolios.