How Zudio Made Affordable Fashion Aspirational: The Tata Group Retail Playbook
Zudio cracked a code that every retailer in India was chasing: stylish, quality fashion at prices the aspirational middle-class consumer could actually afford. Here's how Tata Group built India's fastest-growing fashion brand.
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By Avinash Chate — Maharashtra’s #1 Corporate Trainer & Motivational Speaker. Published 2026-05-30.