Tushar Ved is a seasoned retail leader with extensive experience in the fashion and lifestyle industry. He currently serves as President of Apparel Group India, where he plays a key role in driving the company’s retail growth, brand expansion and strategic development in the Indian market. Apparel Group India operates a portfolio of international fashion and lifestyle brands across categories.
Ved has built a strong career around international brand management, retail expansion and consumer-focused business development. Earlier, he served as President of Major Brands India Pvt. Ltd., which operated and developed several prominent international fashion and lifestyle brands in India, including ALDO, Charles & Keith, Inglot and Bath & Body Works.
Under his leadership, Apparel Group India has continued to focus on expanding its brand portfolio and strengthening its presence across India’s evolving retail landscape. In recent years, the company has been associated with the expansion of brands such as Carrefour & Tim Hortons in the Indian market.
A prominent voice in Indian retail, Ved has participated in industry forums discussing structural changes in the sector, including omnichannel retail, formalisation, Tier 2 and Tier 3 consumption and the growing influence of Gen Z. He was also recognised as Business Leader of the Year 2023 by ET Ascent.
His profile portrays a strong understanding of India’s rapidly changing consumer and retail ecosystem, making him a notable industry voice on brand expansion, customer experience and the future of retail.