29 October 2026International edition
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29 October 2026
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Meena Bazaar

India

Meena Bazaar is a Delhi based Indian ethnic wear retailer founded in 1970 by Suresh and Vishnu Manglani. It sells sarees, suits, lehengas and bridal wear through its own stores and online.

Facts
Founded1970
FoundersSuresh Manglani and Vishnu Manglani
BaseDelhi, India
ProductsSarees, suits, lehengas
FlagshipKarol Bagh, Delhi
Websitemeenabazaar.com
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
Womenswear
Sales channels
Own storesE-commerce

What is Meena Bazaar?

Meena Bazaar is an Indian ethnic wear retailer based in Delhi. It was founded in 1970 by Suresh Manglani and Vishnu Manglani, and the family remains involved in running the business. Its tagline is The Best Range. The Best Price.

History

The business began as a small shop selling printed sarees and grew into a retail name known across India and among Indian customers abroad.

Products and positioning

Meena Bazaar focuses on women's ethnic wear for daily, festive and wedding occasions.

  • Sarees, including bridal sarees
  • Stitched and unstitched suits, kurtis and co-ord sets
  • Lehengas, including bridal lehengas
  • Gowns, anarkalis, shararas and ghararas

It has also introduced Aliyana by Meena Bazaar, a label aimed at the luxury end of Indian ethnic wear.

Distribution

The retailer operates flagship stores in its Karol Bagh building in Delhi, at The Great India Place and at the Mall of India in Noida, plus outlets in other major Indian cities. Its website extends the stores online and offers gift cards and bulk orders.

Why it matters

Meena Bazaar is one of the long standing family run retailers that shaped the organised ethnic wear market in North India.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Meena Bazaar?

Meena Bazaar was founded in 1970 by Suresh Manglani and Vishnu Manglani.

What does Meena Bazaar sell?

Meena Bazaar sells women's ethnic wear such as sarees, suits, lehengas, kurtis and bridal wear.

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