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Fashion · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Payal Khandwala

Founded by Payal Khandwala

Snapshot

Founded
2012
Industry
Fashion
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Markets
India
Last updated
4 July 2026

About Payal Khandwala

Payal Khandwala is a Mumbai-based women-led fashion, apparel and accessories label, started in 2012. Its founder is Payal Khandwala. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.

Founder

Payal Khandwala

Woman Founder

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a fashion company.

Website, social

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Frequently asked questions

What does Payal Khandwala do?
Payal Khandwala is a Mumbai-based women-led fashion, apparel and accessories label, started in 2012. Its founder is Payal Khandwala. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Who founded Payal Khandwala?
Payal Khandwala was founded by Payal Khandwala.
Where is Payal Khandwala headquartered?
Payal Khandwala is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Is Payal Khandwala funded?
Payal Khandwala is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was Payal Khandwala founded?
Payal Khandwala was founded in 2012.