Archive · 11 Nov 2025
IKEA India Targets Profitability in Two Years Amid Expansion
IKEA, a big furniture company from Sweden, is doing well in India.
Its sales went up a little bit this past year, mostly because more people are buying things online.
They also sold more to businesses.
IKEA wants to make sure they start making money in India within the next two years.
They are opening smaller stores in cities and have also expanded their online shop to reach more people.
They sell many affordable items for homes.
IKEA is also looking at a new trade deal between India and Europe that could help them get materials cheaper.
The company is investing more money to grow even bigger in India.
IKEA India's revenue increased by 6% to ₹1,860.8 crore in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
The company aims to achieve profitability within the next two years.
Online sales surged by 34%, and the B2B segment grew by 20%, contributing 19% of total revenue.
IKEA expanded its physical presence with a city store in West Delhi and a new Plan and Order Point in Bengaluru.
The company is considering the potential impact of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement on its operations and local production.
- Who
- IKEA India, led by CEO Patrik Antoni and CFO Murali Iyer
- What
- IKEA India reports revenue growth and aims for profitability within two years, while expanding its retail footprint and online sales.
- When
- Fiscal year 2024-25, with targets set for the next two years.
- Where
- India, with recent expansion into North India (West Delhi city store) and Bengaluru (Plan and Order Point).
- Why
- To capitalize on the projected growth of the Indian home furnishing market and make home furnishings more affordable, accessible, and sustainable.
- Fiscal Year
- September-August
- 2024-25 Revenue
- ₹1,860.8 crore (6% year-on-year rise)
- 2023-24 Revenue
- ₹1,852.7 crore (5.12% increase)
- 2023-24 Loss
- ₹1,303 crore (15% year-on-year rise)
- Online Sales Growth
- 34% year-on-year
- B2B Segment Contribution
- 19% of total revenue
- Meals Served
- 2.2 million
- Total Customers (2024-25)
- Close to 110 million