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Banana Club Raises Record ₹12.25 Crore at ₹245 Crore Valuation- The Highest in Indian Television History

In a defining moment for India’s fashion and entrepreneurial landscape, Banana Club has officially raised the highest amount ever which is ₹12.25 crore against a valuation of ₹245 crore, setting a new benchmark on Pitch To Get Rich. 

The homegrown omnichannel menswear brand has captured the confidence of investors and audiences alike, standing as a testament to the power of vision, creativity, and youth-driven innovation.

Founded by Neel Bafna and Prashanth Lalwani , Banana Club has rapidly emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing fashion brands. With its focus on high-quality, fast fashion for young India, the brand has built a strong foundation in one of the country’s most aspirational categories redefining how men experience and express style. Its omnichannel approach, combining digital innovation with exclusive brand outlets, ensures a seamless and elevated shopping experience nationwide. The Brand has 16th Store so far. 

Speaking on this landmark moment, Neel Bafna, Founder of Banana Club, said: “Pitch To Get Rich was a turning point for us, a moment that validated our belief in building an Indian fashion brand with global ambition and we are looking forward to offer high quality fashion in Aspirational categories.

Prashanth Lalwani, Founder, Banana Club said: “Banana Club is a testament to how Indian fashion entrepreneurship is evolving with scale and strategy. The record-breaking funding round marks the beginning of a strong retail expansion roadmap. With multiple new stores in the pipeline and a growing presence both online and offline, Banana Club is not just building a brand  it’s building a movement that represents the rise of modern, Made-in-India fashion businesses ready to compete globally.


About Banana Club

Banana Club, a premium clothing brand proudly made in Bharat, for Bharat. Our mission is to bring the latest fashion trends at affordable prices, redefining men’s fashion and making it accessible across the nation.

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