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Fashion · Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Ilk

Founded by Shikha Grover, Vinita Adhikari

Snapshot

Founded
2011
Industry
Fashion
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Markets
India
Last updated
3 July 2026

About Ilk

Ilk is a women-led fashion, apparel and accessories label based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, founded in 2011. It was co-founded by Shikha Grover and Vinita Adhikari. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.

Founders

Shikha Grover

Woman Founder

Vinita Adhikari

Woman Founder

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a fashion company.

Website, social

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Frequently asked questions

What does Ilk do?
Ilk is a women-led fashion, apparel and accessories label based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, founded in 2011. It was co-founded by Shikha Grover and Vinita Adhikari. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Who founded Ilk?
Ilk was founded by Shikha Grover and Vinita Adhikari.
Where is Ilk headquartered?
Ilk is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Is Ilk funded?
Ilk is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was Ilk founded?
Ilk was founded in 2011.