Yes, Skybags is an Indian company. It was launched in the year 2011 as a subsidiary of VIP Industries Limited, an Indian luggage manufacturing company founded in the year 1971. Skybags is a leading brand of youth-focused travel and lifestyle accessories like backpacks, duffel bags, laptop bags, and trolleys. The products sold under Skybags brand are known for their stylish and functional designs.
VIP Industries Limited is the world’s second-largest and Asia’s largest luggage manufacturer. Skybags contributes the largest share of about 33% to the revenues of VIP Industries Limited. This brand is particularly known for its waterproof backpacks and printed polycarbonate luggage. Skybags puts huge emphasis on trendy designs, vibrant colours, ergonomics, lightweight materials, and durability.
| Detail | Info |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Dilip Piramal |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| CEO | Sudip Ghose |
| Sector | Baggage, Travel Pack |
Company History
Skybags was launched in the year 2011 by VIP Industries Limited to target the youth and premium lifestyle segment. It was launched at a new manufacturing facility of VIP Industries at Jalgaon in Maharashtra.
Unlike the other sub-brands of VIP Industries like Aristocrat and VIP, Skybags integrated multiple innovative features, including waterproof backpacks, ergonomic designs, and printed polycarbonate luggage. Style and individuality lay at the core of Skybags. Celebrity endorsements by actors like John Abraham and Varun Dhawan helped Skybags in getting traction among the youth.
Skybags led the advent of four-wheel luggage technology in India. In the year 2013, Skybags added lightweight, stylish, and durable backpacks to its product portfolio.
Current Status
Skybags is currently operating through a network of over 8000 retail stores across India, and also exports its products to over 50 countries worldwide. Moreover, the brand is also available on e-commerce platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, and Myntra. Skybags is especially leading in the backpack segment due to fashionable designs, durability, and affordable prices.
Skybags continues to launch newer product lines, such as recent Class of 2025 backpacks and luggage lines like Skybags Trooper, Rubik and more. Features like modular design, enhanced maneuverability, anti-theft designs, TSA locking, laptop compartments and others have kept the brand competitive against brands like Samsonite, American Tourister, and Safari.
Skybags operates manufacturing facilities in India and Bangladesh.
Future Outlook
Skybags is likely to invest in innovative features like digital locking, USB charging ports, GPS tracking and more. The brand is also expected to utilize eco-friendly materials to align with the trend of environmental consciousness. Moreover, Skybags is likely to explore new strategies like customizable luggage.