Did You Know These 11 Popular Brands Are Owned by Reliance Industries?

You must be wondering, how big Reliance Industries is. If I quote this in numbers, Reliance Industries holds a market capitalisation of ₹16,48,310.68 Crore as of 1:40 PM on February 12, 2025, on BSE. From its roots in oil and chemicals to its influence in retail, telecom, media, and entertainment, Reliance’s sprawling business empire touches almost every facet of daily life, making it a cornerstone of the Indian economy.

While Reliance Industries’ immense market reach and financial might are undeniable, its true strength lies in the portfolio of iconic brands it controls. With 11 powerful brands, each a leader in its own field, Reliance has created an undeniable presence across multiple sectors. In this blog, we will explore these 11 popular brands under the Reliance umbrella, each playing a crucial role in driving the company’s growth and influence.

Zivame

Launched in 2011 as an online platform for popular lingerie brands like Enamor, Amante, and Jockey, Zivame transitioned into a private label business by 2016, after introducing in-house brands in 2013. In 2020, Reliance Retail acquired the company for $160 million.

Urban Ladder

Founded in July 2012 in Bengaluru, Urban Ladder became a notable player in the furniture and décor retail market. In 2020, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) acquired a 96% stake in the company for an estimated ₹182.12 crore.

Just Dial

Reliance Retail acquired a controlling stake in the 25-year-old Indian search and discovery firm Just Dial for $469 million. This included a 41% stake in the publicly listed company, with plans to make an open offer to acquire an additional 26% stake.

Clovia

Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) secured an 89% equity stake in Purple Panda Fashions Private Limited, the owner of Clovia, for an investment of ₹950 crore. This was a combination of secondary stake purchases and primary investments, with the founding team retaining the remaining stake.

Nickelodeon India

Operating under Viacom18, which is a joint venture between Paramount Global and TV18 (owned by Reliance Industries), Nickelodeon India is part of Reliance’s media expansion.

Forbes India

Forbes India, the Indian edition of the global brand, is managed by the media conglomerate Network 18, which is owned by Reliance Industries.

Hamleys

Reliance Brands, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, completed the acquisition of the British toy retailer Hamleys for approximately ₹620 crore (GBP 67.96 million) in an all-cash deal. In May, Reliance Brands also agreed to acquire a 100% stake in Hamleys Global Holdings.

Colors TV

A merger between Reliance Industries, Viacom18 Media Private Limited, and The Walt Disney Company has made Viacom18’s media and JioCinema businesses part of Star India Private Limited (SIPL). This merger brings together well-known media brands, including ‘Star’ and ‘Colors’ TV, along with digital platforms like ‘JioCinema’ and ‘Hotstar’.

NetMeds

In August, Reliance Industries entered the online pharmacy market by acquiring a 60% stake in Netmeds for ₹620 crore, valuing the company at ₹1,000 crore.

Mandarin Oriental, New York

In January 2022, Reliance Industries acquired a majority stake in the Mandarin Oriental in New York City for $98 million, marking a significant step in its hospitality sector expansion.

Amante

Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) acquired the retail lingerie business under the ‘amante’ brand from MAS Brands, a subsidiary of Sri Lanka-based MAS Holdings.

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