Noel Tata on better-than-expected success of Westside, big consumption jump in India | HTLS 2026

Noel Tata reflects on building Trent’s retail business at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026, highlighting how rising consumption has transformed opportunities across India. Recalling Westside’s early days, he explains the decision to develop private labels and control the journey from product design to the store shelf. Tata says Westside has grown to around 320 stores, with ambitions to cross 500, and credits India’s expanding economy and demand across socio-economic groups. He also highlights the growing spending power of consumers in tier-2 and tier-3 towns.