For the modern Indian woman, choosing jewellery has always been a challenge. There is high-priced fine jewellery, premium fashion jewellery for occasional wear and mass-produced pieces that tarnish quickly. Globally, the costume jewellery market is projected to grow from $42.2 Bn in 2026 to $78.8 Bn by 2034. However, in India, a middle ground has largely been missing for consumers seeking trend-led, chic jewellery suitable for daily wear.
Swashaa addresses this very issue. Launched in 2021 by Twisha Ramani, Swashaa is a digital-first fashion jewellery brand making contemporary, everyday pieces that feel trendy, wearable and accessible, without compromising on design.
Bridging The Daily Wearability Gap
At its core, Swashaa solves a simple but persistent problem: the lack of affordable, trend-forward jewellery that consumers can wear confidently every day. The brand focuses on designs that feel current but not overly flashy, striking a balance between fashion and functionality.
Early on, Swashaa faced the typical trials of a digital-only newcomer. Demand forecasting fluctuated; inventory planning failed, and winning customer loyalty proved difficult. However, these issues were resolved gradually through data-driven decision-making.
Assortment planning became sharper; quality checks were tightened, and logistics were optimised to improve delivery and reduce returns. Over time, this operational discipline helped Swashaa move from experimentation to repeat-led growth.
Today, its catalogue spans 1.8K SKUs and features everything from bracelets and necklaces to mangalsutras and kids’ jewellery. Mangalsutras, in particular, have emerged as a strong category as the brand blends traditional symbolism with modern aesthetics suited for daily wear.
Swashaa has outsourced manufacturing to its vendor partners in China while closely monitoring procurement and production.
Scaling With A D2C Flywheel And Fast Replenishment
Swashaa operates an asset-light manufacturing model with a consistent design pipeline. Nearly 95% of its sales come through its own website, with the remainder via marketplaces. It also generates incremental revenue through its global site, serving customers in the US, the UK and Australia.
The business has remained bootstrapped, scaling up through internal resources. Currently, it boasts a 30% customer repeat rate, buoyed by an impressive assortment and swift replenishment cycles.
In FY25, the brand notched up revenue of ₹17.75 Cr, a nearly 10% increase from ₹16.15 Cr in FY24. It is on track to soar to ₹30 Cr in FY26, having earned ₹20.6 Cr in the first three quarters.
With a dedicated team of around 70, Swashaa has served more than 9 Lakh users and fulfilled 9.5 Lakh+ orders throughout its journey.
Moving From Volume To A Category-Defining Brand
In the near term, the brand plans to deepen its core categories, improve replenishment speed and invest further in retention and loyalty initiatives.
In the longer term, Swashaa aims to become a leading digital-first fashion jewellery brand in India, known for trend relevance, affordability, and strong customer loyalty, while building a scalable and sustainable business model.
[Authored By Anirudh Trivedi]
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