29 October 2026International edition
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29 October 2026
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Childrenswear

Gini & Jony

Suditi Industries · India

Gini & Jony is an Indian children's fashion brand founded in Mumbai in 1980 by Prakash, Jay and Anil Lakhani. It sells kidswear through around 200 exclusive outlets and major Indian department stores.

Facts
Founded1980
FoundersPrakash, Jay and Anil Lakhani
HeadquartersMumbai, India
OwnerSuditi Industries (since 2024)
Store networkAbout 200 exclusive outlets in 100+ cities
Websiteginiandjony.com
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
Childrenswear
Sales channels
Own storesDepartment storesFranchise

What is Gini & Jony?

Gini & Jony is a children's fashion brand from Mumbai, India, founded in 1980 by Prakash Lakhani, Jay Lakhani and Anil Lakhani. It is one of India's longest established kidswear labels.

History

Over four decades the brand grew from Mumbai into a national kidswear business. In November 2024 Gini & Jony was acquired by Suditi Industries, a textile and garment manufacturer.

Products and positioning

Gini & Jony designs and sells clothing for children, marketed as a kids' fashion brand. Its offer centres on:

  • Children's apparel collections
  • Exclusive Gini & Jony brand outlets
  • Counters with major Indian multi brand retailers

Distribution

The brand operates around 200 exclusive brand outlets in more than 100 Indian cities. It is also stocked by major multi brand retailers, including Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle Stores and Pantaloons.

Why it matters

Gini & Jony is a long running reference point in India's organised childrenswear market, and its acquisition by a manufacturer reflects consolidation between production and brand ownership in Indian apparel.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Gini & Jony?

Gini & Jony was founded in Mumbai in 1980 by Prakash Lakhani, Jay Lakhani and Anil Lakhani.

Who owns Gini & Jony?

Gini & Jony was acquired by the Indian textile and garment manufacturer Suditi Industries in November 2024.

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