Delhivery CEO's May 2023 remarks resurface: Shein's potential India return seen as a boost for ecommerce

Resurfacing comments from May 2023, Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua said a potential Shein re-entry could strengthen India's ecommerce market, adding competition, consumer choice and demand in online fashion. The comments did not confirm a return plan.

— Filed Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 10:19 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Delhivery CEO said Shein’s potential re-entry into India would benefit the Indian ecommerce market, signalling a positive outlook for competition, consumer choice and online-fashion demand.

Why this matters

The resurfaced remarks follow recent signals reporting that Delhivery's CEO said a Shein India return could lift the ecommerce market, keeping attention on Shein's potential role in online fashion competition.

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