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Hippo Stores is India’s first truly integrated building products retail platform, offering a one-stop solution for all construction and renovation needs. From cement to lighting, plumbing to paint, Hippo Stores brings 12+ product categories under one roof. With a focus on transparency, no bargain pricing, and direct sourcing from top brands, Hippo has revolutionized the building materials industry.
By becoming a Hippo Stores franchise partner, investors can tap into the rapidly growing home improvement and infrastructure development market with a trusted brand that ensures quality, variety, and seamless customer experience.
✅ Booming Sector: India's construction and real estate industry is growing rapidly. Hippo Stores caters directly to contractors, architects, builders, and end consumers.
✅ One-Stop Solution: With over 12,000+ SKUs across 160+ brands, Hippo eliminates the need for sourcing from multiple vendors.
✅ Strong Brand Backing: Powered by the legacy and trust of the Dalmia Bharat Group, ensuring reliability and recognition.
✅ Tech-Enabled Operations: Advanced inventory systems, digital invoicing, and seamless supply chain management ensure high operational efficiency.
✅ Profitable B2B Model: Hippo Stores focuses on volume-based sales and long-term institutional clients, leading to stable, recurring revenue.
✅ Support & Training: Comprehensive franchise support, location setup guidance, inventory sourcing, marketing support, and staff training.
Hippo Stores was launched in 2021 by Dalmia Bharat Group, one of India’s most respected business conglomerates. Hippo Stores was born from a need to streamline the fragmented construction supply chain in India. Traditionally dominated by unorganized local vendors, the sector lacked price transparency, variety, and standard service. Hippo Stores has filled this gap with an organized, B2B-first retail model, offering everything from cement, steel, electricals, plumbing, tiles, paints, hardware, and more.
Owned and operated by Dalmia Bharat Group, one of India’s oldest and most trusted conglomerates, Hippo Stores has already made a strong presence across major Indian cities and is now expanding through a franchise model to capture demand in Tier-1 and Tier-2 markets.
Industry: Construction Retail, Building Materials, Hardware & Home Improvement
Hippo Stores offers end-to-end franchisee support to ensure long-term success:
✅ Franchise Onboarding Program
Extensive training on business model, operations, and inventory management.
✅ Store Setup Assistance
Location selection, layout planning, vendor onboarding, and branding support.
✅ Marketing & Advertising
Local digital marketing, PR, launch promotions, and ongoing campaigns to drive footfall.
✅ Hiring & Staff Training
Support in hiring skilled staff and providing them with sales and service training.
✅ Technology & POS Systems
Access to proprietary tech systems for billing, stock, procurement, and analytics.
Hippo Stores is looking for passionate and business-oriented partners who want to tap into India’s fast-growing construction sector.
The ideal franchisee for Hippo Stores is:
✔️ An individual or group with strong business acumen
✔️ Background in retail, construction, or hardware supply is a plus
✔️ Financially sound with capacity to invest ₹1 Cr+
✔️ Committed to high customer service and operational excellence
✔️ Willing to follow Hippo’s proven business model and standards
| Category | Details |
|---|
| 📆 Established Year | 2021 |
| 📍 Franchise Units (India) | 10+ (as of 2025 and expanding rapidly) |
| 💼 Franchise Fees | ₹5 – ₹10 Lakhs (brand + licensing) |
| 🏗️ Setup Cost | ₹90 Lakhs – ₹1.2 Crore (location dependent) |
| 💸 Total Investment Range | ₹1 Crore – ₹1.5 Crore |
| 🧾 Minimum Investment | ₹1 Crore |
| 🏢 Area Required | 3,000 – 6,000 sq. ft. |
| 📦 Inventory Support | Centralized sourcing with GST billing |
