Shein, originally founded in China in 2012 and later based in Singapore, is known for offering affordable Western-style clothing. In 2020, its app was banned in India along with other Chinese apps, including TikTok, due to security concerns following a border dispute between India and China.

Shein's re-entry to the Indian market comes with strict terms, which include saving all data within the country.

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