Doha: Lulu Group, the region's leading retail chain, is celebrating India's 75th Republic Day with the vibrant ‘India Utsav,’ showcasing an extensive range of Indian foods, spices, authentic cuisines, and traditional ethnic wear.

The festival showcases and promotes the finest quality Indian food, the rich diversity of India's culture and heritage, while aiming to highlight the excellence in manufacturing and innovation of Indian products among the local and expatriate communities.

The 10-day-long festival, organized annually by Lulu Group across all its regions for the past two decades, commemorates Indian Republic Day.

This year's festival was inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Vipul, Ambassador of India to Qatar, at Lulu Hypermarket, D-Ring Road. The event saw the presence of esteemed Qatari dignitaries, prominent guests, representatives from Indian community organizations, officials from the Lulu Group, and a large gathering of ethnic and expatriate communities.

H.E. Mr. Vipul in his inaugural address said that “It is a very important occasion for India. This is the 75th anniversary of our republic. Our constitution came into force on 26th January 1950. And in these seven and a half decades, India has grown tremendously.

“One of the things that we always talk about is the strength of Indian democracy, which was on full display in 2024, when we had the largest of our elections on the planet Earth.

We are doing very well on the economic side. We are one of the fastest growing large economies of the world. We're doing well in science and technology. We can see that in the achievements that India has had in the field of space, for example, but also in startups, everything.

As far as India-Qatar relations are concerned, I think we have had a wonderful 2024. We had the visit of our Prime Minister to Qatar in 2024, we had several visits by our National Affairs Minister, and we have taken the agenda of our cooperation.

We have historic and friendly relations between our two countries and on trade, on investment, on energy, on new technologies across the board. I think our relations are going forward.

And businesses like Lulu are emblematic of this cooperation between India and Qatar on the trade and investment side. I would say that centuries ago, the relationship was based more on trade and people ties.

And all that can be seen here in Lulu, you know, the number of Indian products which are available, but more than that, an Indian business which is also bringing products from elsewhere in Qatar, which is such an integral part now of the Qatari economy.

So with that, I congratulate LuLu for also doing these India workshops, they are a wonderful company, and they are going ahead and they are taking the name of both India and Qatar forward with their supermarkets”.

The festival offers a variety of food products, including organic items imported from different parts of India. LuLu Group regularly imports over 4,000 items of Indian origin, encompassing popular fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), LuLu private label products, fruits, vegetables, packaged food products, household goods, kitchen essentials, traditional wear, and other garments, making them available throughout the year in all stores across the region.

Meanwhile, Lulu Hypermarkets have announced their highly anticipated ‘Buy 2, Get 1 Free’ promotion, which is set to run from January 23 to February 05.  This exciting offer provides customers with an incredible shopping experience, featuring unbeatable deals on a wide selection of international fashion brands.

India Utsav offers an exclusive display of these products at all LuLu stores, providing customers with access to a wide range of choices. Moreover, LuLu Hypermarket's special focus has been placed on showcasing a variety of millets from India, with an exclusive corner dedicated to different types of nutritious grains.

The festival also showcases a vast selection of bakery products made from millets and freshly prepared hot foods, including biryanis, curries, popular street foods, traditional sweets, and other delightful delicacies.

This celebration not only enriches the cultural diversity of the country but also underscores LuLu Group’s dedication to providing its customers with a diverse and premium shopping experience.

LuLu Group is a leading retail chain committed to providing customers with a diverse range of high-quality products. With a focus on international sourcing and cultural exchange, LuLu Group continues to set industry standards through innovative promotions and events.