Decathlon India Targets Rs 1,000 Crore Running Business with KIPRUN Brand by 2030
Decathlon India is expanding its running sports business, aiming to generate over Rs 1,000 crore in revenue by 2030 through its newly launched KIPRUN sub-brand. The company plans to reach more than 5 million active runners and introduce 35 running products, including 17 performance shoes. Currently operating 132 stores, Decathlon targets 200 outlets by 2030 and is growing its presence in Northeast India. It is also monitoring the India-Europe Free Trade Agreement's impact on manufacturing and focusing on increasing locally made products.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 37/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 25 Sept, 09:54 am. Other outlets followed.