Knya bolsters Gujarat footprint with store launch in Vadodara
'After receiving an overwhelming response from our Ahmedabad store, expanding to Vadodara was a natural next step,' said Knya's co-founder Abhijeet Kaji in a press release. 'This region has shown strong demand for quality medical wear, and we're excited to bring the full Knya experience closer to the vibrant and growing healthcare community here.'
The new store is designed with Knya's trademark minimal and performance-focused aesthetic, intended to cater to professionals working in high-pressure medical environments. The launch is part of Knya's ongoing strategy to open one store every month across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities throughout 2025, with the aim of making premium medical apparel and tools more accessible to healthcare workers across India.
Positioned as one of the city's first dedicated stores for medical apparel, the Vadodara launch reflects Knya's continued investment in Western India's healthcare retail market. The store features Knya's full product range, including its signature scrubs, lab coats, functional aprons, accessories, and the recently introduced '6Sense Stethoscope,' developed in collaboration with Indian doctors.
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