Ikea to launch its second physical store in India at Navi Mumbai on Dec 18

After first store in Hyderabad in 2018, firm took online route with e-stores in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune. Latest launch indicates it will pursue its big-box retail plans in India

Furniture maker Ikea will open its Navi Mumbai outlet on December 18, making it the second store launch for the Swedish company in the country in two years. 

The first store was opened in Hyderabad in 2018 after which the company opted to take the online route, setting up e-stores in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune. The launch of the Navi Mumbai store, though delayed, said experts, indicates that the company has not abandoned its big-box retail plans in India. Next in line will be mega stores in cities such as Gurgaon and Bengaluru, though timelines for launch have not been