Reliance Retail has launched an app in India to sell fashionwear from China's Shein under a licensing deal, almost five years since Shein's app was banned in the country after getting caught up in a diplomatic tussle.

Chinese fast-fashion platform Shein has relaunched in India through a partnership with local conglomerate Reliance's retail chain, nearly five years after

Shein has made a comeback to India after five years, now operating under Reliance Retail. The app, SHEIN India Fast Fashion, offers trendy, affordable fashion, with products designed and produced locally.

Ultra fast-fashion giant Shein has made its return to India's consumer market after a five-year hiatus thanks to a strategic collaboration with Reliance Retail.

Shein, the fast fashion brand, has resumed its operations in India, in collaboration with Reliance Industries (NSE:RELI) Ltd., led by Mukesh Ambani. The move comes after the brand was banned in the country in 2020 due to security concerns.

Shein was among several Chinese apps banned by the Indian government in 2020 due to concerns over data security and national interest.

The new venture marks a strategic shift for Reliance Retail, which had previously incorporated various brands into its flagship fashion platform, Ajio. The Shein app offers consum