Sparsh India Couture names Neelaksh Dhir CEO to steer expansion

Retail veteran Neelaksh Dhir will lead Sparsh India Couture’s five business verticals as the luxury retailer expands its omnichannel footprint and store network. The company represents more than 45 brands and is preparing to launch Nautica Kids.

— Source publishedMon, 21 Sept, 2026, 11:42 IST·First seen Mon, 21 Sept, 2026, 11:55 IST·Source IMAGES Business of Fashion

What happened

Sparsh India Couture appointed retail veteran Neelaksh Dhir CEO to lead five verticals, expand omnichannel luxury retail and scale its store network. The Indian

Key facts

  • More than 45 brands
  • Five business verticals
  • 17-month tenure at RetailNiti Brand Strategy LLP
  • Five and a half years at Reliance Retail
  • 16 pilot stores

What changed

Sparsh India Couture appointed retail veteran Neelaksh Dhir CEO to lead five verticals, expand omnichannel luxury retail and scale its store network. The Indian luxury retailer operates over 45 brands and plans to launch Nautica Kids.

Why this matters

Neelaksh Dhir’s appointment puts experienced leadership behind Sparsh India Couture’s plan to scale five verticals, expand stores and strengthen omnichannel execution.

What to watch

  • Confirmed store-opening pipeline, including city mix, format size and stated capex.
  • Timing, channel strategy and initial door count for Nautica Kids.
  • New brand-distribution agreements or exclusivity announcements beyond the current portfolio.
  • Evidence of ecommerce upgrades: unified inventory, same-day delivery, digital clienteling or loyalty launches.
  • Management hires under Neelaksh Dhir, especially commercial, digital and supply-chain roles.