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

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.

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

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 online fast fashion brand Shein has re-entered the India market almost five years since its ban through the country's leading retailer Reliance Retail.

Shein, originally founded in China in 2012 and later based in Singapore, is known for offering affordable Western-style clothing. In 2020, its app was banned in India along with other Chinese apps, including TikTok, due to security concerns following a border dispute between India and China.

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

Shein, the Chinese fashion behemoth, has re-entered the Indian market after a five-year hiatus. The company was previously banned by Delhi due to data security concerns amidst geopolitical tensions. With its app re-launched on Friday night,

Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion company, has returned to India nearly five years after a ban, partnering with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail, highlighting India's adoption of a market-for-technology approach similar to China's.

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.