Reliance Retail has launched an app in India to sell fashionwear from China's Shein under a licensing deal, almost five years since Shein's app was banned in the country after getting caught up in a diplomatic tussle.

Reliance’s intention to establish a niche in the ultra-fast fashion market, competing with sites such as Myntra, H&M, and Zara, is demonstrated by the release of a Shein India app. The following are important components of the competitive strategy:

Chinese fast-fashion platform Shein has relaunched in India through a partnership with local conglomerate Reliance's retail chain, nearly five years after

Ultra fast-fashion giant Shein has made its return to India's consumer market after a five-year hiatus thanks to a strategic collaboration with Reliance Retail.

Shein, the fast fashion brand, has resumed its operations in India, in collaboration with Reliance Industries (NSE:RELI) Ltd., led by Mukesh Ambani. The move comes after the brand was banned in the country in 2020 due to security concerns.

Shein's re-entry to the Indian market comes with strict terms, which include saving all data within the country.

Shein, now based in Singapore, is offering affordable fast fashion in India. Two years ago, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd partnered with Shein to sell its products in the country. In a written response to the Lok Sabha last month,

Shein India is now operated and managed by Isha Ambani-led Reliance Retail, which already runs the fashion e-commerce platform Ajio and offline outlets under Reliance Trends

Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein has re-entered the Indian market through a partnership with Reliance Retail, nearly five years after its ban in 2020. The new app, named Shein India Fast Fashion, will initially deliver only in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru but is planning for a nationwide expansion.

Reliance Retail revives the Shein app in India, promising a fresh shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts.