Ranbir Kapoor’s lifestyle brand ARKS is growing fast with the target of Rs. 100 crore (US $ 11.69 million) in revenue to be achieved within the next three years. Since its inception in February 2025, the brand is fast growing its footprint, said Abhinav Verma, CEO and co-founder.
Starting out with sneakers, ARKS is engaged in offering a growing line of men’s and women’s apparel with over 150 SKUs. The brand plans to nurture its collection by 20–25 per cent by the end of the fiscal year and is also get ready to launch a new line of perfume quickly.
“Our sneaker line continues to lead in sales, contributing 35–40 per cent of our revenue while online channels contribute a strong 65 per cent to our overall business,” said Verma. At present, 60 per cent of the apparel caters to men, but the brand is aggressively working to expand its women’s range and progress into a more unisex offering.
After launching with a flagship store in Mumbai and a direct-to-consumer website, ARKS is eyeing offline expansion. Delhi is the next location for a brick-and-mortar store, with Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune also in the pipeline.
Following its unveiling with a flagship store in Mumbai and a direct-to-consumer (D2C) website, currently ARKS is eyeing on expanding its offline presence. The next store is slated to open in Delhi, with definite plans to expand into Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune soon thereafter.
“Physical stores play a vital role in nurturing community and delivering brand experience,” Verma noted. Predominantly owned by Kapoor, ARKS remains a bootstrapped venture and is targeting profitability within the next three to four years.
