IKEA India has inaugurated its first Delhi store in Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, marking its fourth city presence after Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The 15,000 sq ft outlet features over 2,000 home furnishing products, blending physical accessibility with online convenience. This launch is a significant milestone in IKEA's India expansion, aiming to bring affordable Scandinavian design closer to Delhi residents.
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