Official ranking by WCRC. Original at wcrcleaders.com
#19 of 100 – Fashion & Accessories

The Souled Store

A pop-culture apparel brand selling licensed merchandise from Marvel, DC, anime and more.

By Abhimanyu Ghosh, Chairman, WCRC, with the WCRC Business Intelligence Unit · November 2026

Consumer Trust 78/100
The Souled Store ranked #19 in India's Most Trusted D2C Brands 2026 by WCRC
Trust Score79.22out of 100
India D2C rank#19 of 100
HeadquartersMumbai
Founded2013
Latest revenue₹492 Cr operating revenue (FY25)
Trust pillar78/100

The story of The Souled Store

The Souled Store was founded in 2013 by Vedang Patel, Rohin Samtaney, Harsh Lal, Aditya Sharma and is owned today by Souled Store Pvt Ltd. It is one of 19 Fashion & Accessories brands in this year's ranking, where it places #2.

Why people trust The Souled Store

Official licences and strong fan communities make it a trusted source of genuine merchandise.

The watch-out

Its appeal depends on licensing deals it does not control.

Why The Souled Store ranks #19

Strongest of the four trust-led pillars

Brand Love, scored 84 out of 100.

Room to grow

Consumer Trust & Sentiment, scored 78 out of 100.

The WCRC D2C Trust Score gives 80% of the weight to Consumer Trust, Brand Recall, Positioning and Brand Love. The Souled Store scores 79.22 overall.

Pillar profile

Consumer Trust & Sentiment (32%)
78
Brand Recall (18%)
80
Brand Positioning (15%)
82
Brand Love (15%)
84
Product, Innovation & Delivery (10%)
74
Digital & Financial Soundness (6%)
82
Governance & ESG (4%)
66

Versus its nearest rivals

Questions people ask

What rank is The Souled Store in WCRC's India's Most Trusted D2C Brands 2026?

The Souled Store ranks #19 of 100 in WCRC's India's Most Trusted D2C Brands 2026, with a WCRC D2C Trust Score of 79.22 out of 100.

Why is The Souled Store trusted?

Official licences and strong fan communities make it a trusted source of genuine merchandise.

What is The Souled Store's revenue?

₹492 Cr operating revenue (FY25), as per the company's filed accounts or published results.

Who owns The Souled Store?

The Souled Store is owned by Souled Store Pvt Ltd. It was founded in 2013 and is based in Mumbai.

What is The Souled Store's biggest challenge?

Its appeal depends on licensing deals it does not control.

Key facts

BrandThe Souled Store
Company / ownerSouled Store Pvt Ltd
HeadquartersMumbai, India
Founded2013
Founder(s)Vedang Patel, Rohin Samtaney, Harsh Lal, Aditya Sharma
Latest revenue₹492 Cr operating revenue (FY25), as per company filings
SectorFashion & Accessories
Country of originIndia

Sources

  • Annual report of the parent company, Souled Store Pvt Ltd, and financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  • Company website, official announcements and press releases
  • Published interviews and statements by the founders and leadership
  • WCRC Business Intelligence Unit research: consumer ratings and reviews, complaint records, search demand and social data
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Financials. Only brands whose owners publish financial results were considered for this research. Brands that do not publish their financials have not been assessed or ranked.

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