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At a glance
2 Lakhs - 5 Lakhs
Investment Range
On Inquiry
Franchise Count
101 - 500 sq.ft
Area Required
On Inquiry
Payback Period
16
Years in Franchising

About the brand

Kilkari Children’S Wear Franchise

KILKARI CHILDREN’S WEAR: Redefining Children’s Fashion

Our Brand Philosophy: At Kilkari, we believe in capturing the essence of a child’s laughter – pure, joyous, and free. Our philosophy revolves around simplicity, trendy designs, and fun-to-wear clothing that caters to the unique needs and wishes of each little prince and princess. Every child is special, and we understand that their clothing should reflect that uniqueness. Our designs, characterized by simple silhouettes, vibrant colors, and wishful patterns, embody the innocent and playful spirit of children. Hygienic safety, comfort, and a fusion of Western and Indian styles are at the core of our offerings, ensuring that our clothing not only looks great but also feels fantastic to wear.

Our History: Kilkari, the embodiment of joyful dressing for kids in the woven fabric segment, was founded by Neha Gautam and Prabhat Gautam. Neha, an ex-NIFTIAN from the 2006 batch, had a vision of introducing style into the woven segment, creating garments that appealed to both parents and children. In 2009, Kilkari embarked on its journey in the kidswear segment from Ghaziabad, serving esteemed clients like Chunmun Stores and Bindal Stores. The brand rapidly expanded its presence, focusing on competitive pricing, top-notch quality, and collaborations with organized hyper-retail brands, including Reliance Trends and Easyday, reaching 40 locations nationwide.

In 2012, Kilkari was among the pioneers to enter the nascent online market, partnering with portals like FirstCry, BabyOye, and Snapdeal. The subsequent years witnessed the brand’s entry into mid-segment retail, collaborating with Arvind Retail Ltd. and Toonz Retail. Kilkari also ventured into TV retail with HomeShop18 (Network18 Pvt Ltd) in 2013. In recent years, the brand has concentrated on strengthening its online and TV presence, with Prabhat leading logistics and operations while Neha focuses on product development and marketing. Kilkari enjoys excellent recall value and recognition, with associations with prominent platforms like Jabong.com, Flipkart.com, Snapdeal, Paytm, Kidzig, Fashionandyou, Hopscotch, Best Deal TV, Naaptol, ShopClues, Paytm, Reliance Jio, and more.

Our Product Segment: Kilkari is renowned for its simple yet high-fashion Indian ethnic wear for both boys and girls. It has also gained recognition for its vibrant and floral dresses for girls and toddlers. In the near future, the brand plans to expand into the ethnic wear segment for tweens, catering to both genders. At Kilkari, we refrain from using embellishments and instead focus on utilizing different textures and fabrics to create unique effects in our designs.

The New Ventures: Exciting times lie ahead for Kilkari as we embark on a franchise model to expand our presence in Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) and Multi-Brand Outlets (MBOs). We’re aiming to establish at least 10 new stores across the country by the end of the year. Additionally, Kilkari is setting its sights on international markets, including the Middle East and Europe, through strategic partnerships. We are committed to broadening our online and TV retail portfolio, ensuring that Kilkari continues to be synonymous with joyful and fashionable children’s clothing.

Retail Kids & Children's Clothing B2C Owner-Operated Family

Investment and financials

Cost overview
Investment range2 Lakhs - 5 Lakhs
Franchise / Brand feeAvailable on inquiry
Royalty / CommissionAvailable on inquiry
Investment tierLow-Mid
Area required101 - 500 sq.ft
Staff required2 - 5
Setup complexitySimple
Business term3 Years
Renewal availableYes
Returns outlook
Expected monthly revenue
35,000 to 1,00,000 per month
Revenue levelHigh
Business modelB2C
Capital paybackAvailable on inquiry
Capital sensitivityHigh

Investor fit profile

Operations
Operation modeOwner-Operated
Location typeMall/High Street
Home-based possibleNo
Can run part-timeNo
Primary customerFamily
Market characteristics
SeasonalityMedium
Recession resistanceHigh
Digital integrationHigh
Years in franchising16 years
Ideal for
First-time business owner Young professional Family-backed investor Parent-entrepreneur

Franchise support

Franchise manuals
Head office support
Training and agreement details
Business term
3 Years
Renewal available
Yes

Brand strength

16
Years Franchising
2009
Founded
C
Brand Tier
C
Tier C — Startup brand
A+Established AMature BGrowing CStartup
Startup

Forefind rank history

#40#42#44#4620252025: #43
Current rank
#43
#43 of 91 in Kids & Children's Clothing
2025
Based on Forefind scoring model

Licences and compliance

Required licences and registrations for operating this franchise in India. Requirements may vary by state and city tier.
Trade License
GST
Setup complexity: Simple

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