One Move Sets The Mood.
Another Picks Up the Pace.
By the Thousandth, Everything is in Motion.
Our North Star
Our Vision
To be India’s largest specialty footwear and accessories retailer
Our Purpose
Get everyone on their feet
- P Passion for Excellence
- R Respect & Empower Individuals
- I Integrity
- D Differentiation through Constant Innovation
- E Excellent Customer Relationship & Service
A Year of Making More Possible
A Perspective on What Lies Ahead
Crossing the 1,000-store milestone during the year was an important moment in our journey. It represents the trust built over decades and our growing ability to reach customers across India.Read More
A Stronger Platform Behind Every Step Forward
Metro Brands began with a simple understanding that footwear is not only functional but it also reflects the occasion, the mood and the lifestyle of the person wearing it. Over seven decades, this understanding has grown into one of India’s largest footwear and lifestyle retail platforms.
Decades of Style and Enterprise
- Opened the first Metro store
- Launched the Mochi multi-brand outlet format
- Launched the Walkway multi-brand outlet format
- Launched e-commerce operations
- Crossed 100 stores
- Entered a strategic partnership with Crocs
- Entered an exclusive partnership with FitFlop
- Crossed 600 stores
- Listed on the BSE and NSE
- Acquired Cravatex Brands Limited
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Secured the exclusive licence for FILA
- Secured ownership of Proline brand
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Entered a strategic partnership with Foot Locker
- Achieved a market capitalisation of US$ 4 billion
- Crossed ₹ 2,500 crores in gross sales
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Entered an exclusive partnership with New Era
- Opened the first Foot Locker store and New Era kiosk in India
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Entered an exclusive partnership with Clarks
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Launched MetroActiv multi-brand outlets and website
- Recycled one pair of footwear for every pair sold
- Crossed 1,000 stores
- Crossed ₹ 3,000 crores in gross sales
Strengths that Keep Compounding
Our growth is shaped by the way we understand consumers, build brands, scale with discipline and turn every capability into lasting advantage.Product Presence Across Multiple Categories
Men
Women
Kids
Bags
Clutches
Wallets
Foot care
Belts
Shoe care
Revenue Breakup – Customer Segment
Presence Across Regions
Increasing Presence in Tier II and Tier III Cities
Why Brands Choose MBL
Strong market presence
Extensive reach
Sound store economics
Omni-channel capabilities
Designed for Every Consumer
Our formats bring together fashion, comfort, value, sport and self-expression, enabling customers to discover relevant choices across occasions, generations and lifestyles. Read More
The Digital Storefront
Our e-commerce ecosystem extends the Metro Brands experience beyond the store, making our brands easier to discover, explore and purchase across digital touchpoints.
Read MoreTeam Behind the Execution
Ms. Farah Malik Bhanji
Managing DirectorMs. Farah Malik Bhanji brings over 25 years of experience in footwear retail. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Arts and BBA from the University of Texas at Austin. She also attended the Owner/President Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Business. She has been associated with the Company since December 2000.
Mr. Nissan Joseph
Chief Executive OfficerMr. Nissan Joseph holds an MBA in International Business from Western Sydney University. He was previously associated with Payless Shoes Pty Ltd, Hickory Brands Inc, Crocs, MAP Active, and Planet Sports Inc.
Ms. Alisha Rafique Malik
Whole-time Director and PresidentMs. Alisha Rafique Malik holds a bachelor’s degree in Arts (Finance) from the University of Northumbria, conducted at the Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research. She has been associated with the Company since July 2009.
Mr. Kaushal Khodidas Parekh
Chief Financial OfficerMr. Kaushal Khodidas Parekh holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Financial Accounting and Auditing and is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary. He was previously associated with PwC, Ernst & Young, and N. M. Raiji & Co.
Mr. Mohit Dhanjal
Chief Operating OfficerMr. Mohit Dhanjal holds a degree in Hotel Management from IHM and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Public Admin and Political Science. He has also done an Executive Program from Cornell University. Previously associated with ITC, Tata, HUL, Raymonds, and Reliance.
What Our Stakeholders Perceive
I joined Metro Brands in 2010 and currently work as an Area Manager. The continuous opportunities to grow and the encouragement to aspire to higher roles have motivated me to remain with the Company. One of my most memorable experiences was meeting our Chairman, Rafique Sir, and Farah Ma’am in 2019. The interaction inspired me to perform even better.
Read MoreI have been working with Metro Brands for the past 16 years and currently serve as a Store Manager. The opportunities for growth, the Company’s vision and the support I have received throughout my journey have kept me closely connected to the organisation.
Read MoreI have been a part of Metro Brands since 2005 and currently serve as an Area Manager. Over the years, the Company’s continued support, structured training and encouragement to improve both personally and professionally have motivated me to remain with the organisation.
Read MoreI have been associated with Metro Brands Limited for over 22 years. What has kept me connected with the Company is its consistent growth, supportive relationships and opportunities for professional development. It has been memorable to witness the journey from a time when products carried little branding to seeing the Metro and Mochi names prominently represented on them today.
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Responsibility at the Heart of Progress
Our responsibility extends beyond the products we sell and the stores we operate. We use our reach, partnerships and capabilities to keep footwear in productive use for longer, conserve natural resources and widen access to skills, education and healthcare. Read More
Giving Every Pair a Responsible Afterlife
We collect old and discarded footwear and process it through an environmentally responsible system. The footwear is sorted, cut and separated by material. Recoverable material are directed towards recycling, while non-recoverable material are co-processed in cement kilns as a substitute for coal. Read More
Growing Livelihoods. Restoring Resources.
In partnership with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India), we are supporting farming communities in remote villages of Gujarat through Mango orchard development and water conservation, creating a long-term source of income while improving local green cover. Read More
Strengthening Employability
Through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, we provide unemployed youth with practical, on-the-job exposure across our retail network, strengthening their readiness for formal employment and building a trained talent pipeline. Read More
Keeping Education Within Reach
We supported the education of children from underprivileged families in Maharashtra and Gujarat by sponsoring their school fees and counselling expenses through the Fidai Girls Educational Institution, helping them remain connected with formal education. Read More