Reliance Brands chooses 12.5% stake in luxury garments firm Future101

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Reliance Brands has acquired 12.5 per cent stake in luxury apparel firm Future101 Design for Rs 9.50 crore
In a BSE filing, Reliance Industries said, "Reliance Brands, a subsidiary of the company, has purchased 12.5 per cent equity stake in
Future101 Design Pvt Ltd (Future101) for Rs 9.50 crore"
The acquisition of minority stake is in the nature of strategic investment, it added
Future101 is engaged in manufacturing, distribution and sale of luxury apparels in India
"Future101 belongs to a similar industry as Reliance Brands
We expect growth in this sector and value creation from this investment," the company said
Future101 reported an annual turnover of Rs 22.18 crore in 2017-18.