NEXT
NEXT is expanding its physical footprint in India, opening a 12,000-plus sq ft Mumbai store at Infiniti Mall, Malad (ET Retail, 3 Sept), after its fifth Indian store at Phoenix Marketcity in Bengaluru (IMAGES Business of Fashion, 18 Aug). Growth runs through a licensing and franchise partnership with Myntra Jabong India rather than its own operation (ET Retail).
What it means Rival fashion chains in Indian malls now face a British entrant with five stores.
Latest moves
Our read of each move first, where we have one; what the report said is marked Reported.
Footprint: where NEXT opened
2 store openings in 2 cities on record since May 2026.
- Bengaluru1 opening
- Mumbai1 opening
- Phoenix Marketcity, Bengalurumall
Background
From 5 stories, the newest dated 3 Sept 2026. Summary written 3 Oct 2026.
NEXT is a British fashion retailer with more than 460 UK stores, 265 international franchise locations and an online presence across 80 countries. [1] source: ET Retail
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It entered India in 2023 and works with Myntra, running its India licensing and franchise partnership through Myntra Jabong India. [1] source: ET Retail[2] source: IMAGES Business of Fashion Its stores carry women's, men's and kids' styles. [1] source: ET Retail
NEXT opened its first Mumbai store at Infiniti Mall, Malad, in September 2026. The outlet is 12,000-plus sq ft and carries about 1,000 styles. [1] source: ET Retail In August 2026 it opened its fifth Indian store at Phoenix Marketcity in Bengaluru, its second in the city, after openings in Pune and Hyderabad. [2] source: IMAGES Business of Fashion In May 2026 it opened a 4,500 sq.ft. store at Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bengaluru, and Retail4Growth reported that Delhi and Mumbai were next. [3] source: Retail4Growth
Times of India reported in July 2026 that NEXT is targeting 50+ points of sale in India over five-six years, through exclusive outlets and shop-in-shop formats at retailers like Shoppers Stop. [4] source: Times of India The same outlet reported in July 2026 that the UK-India FTA eliminates up to 12% textile tariffs, with Next among the UK brands supplied by Indian exporters. [5] source: Times of India
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Questions about NEXT
What are NEXT's expansion plans?
NEXT is expanding in India with Myntra's MJIPL. It opened stores in Pune and Hyderabad, two in Bengaluru (May and August 2026) and its first Mumbai store in September 2026. It targets 50+ points of sale over five-six years. [1] source: ET Retail[2] source: IMAGES Business of Fashion[4] source: Times of India[3] source: Retail4Growth
Where and when is NEXT opening new stores?
NEXT opened its first Mumbai store, a 12,000-plus sq ft outlet at Infiniti Mall, Malad, in September 2026. [1] source: ET Retail
What is NEXT's current strategy in India?
NEXT is growing its India presence through Myntra's MJIPL. It targeted 50+ points of sale over five-six years in July 2026, opened a second Bengaluru store in August 2026 and opened its first Mumbai store in September 2026. [1] source: ET Retail[2] source: IMAGES Business of Fashion[4] source: Times of India
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