Kosala, the social enterprise of Hindalco Industries Limited, has inaugurated its first flagship retail store in Greater Kailash (N Block), New Delhi, marking a significant step in expanding its Kosa silk value-chain initiative rooted in Chhattisgarh.

 Launched in 2021 to revive and scale the indigenous Kosa silk craft of the Dewangan community, Kosala has steadily built a rural enterprise model that integrates skill development, infrastructure support and market access. The boutique was inaugurated by Rajashree Birla, Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives and Rural Development, in the presence of Satish Pai, Managing Director of Hindalco Industries Limited,

Saurabh Khedekar, CEO – Alumina Business, Hindalco and Director, Kosala Foundation, along with actor Yami Gautam Dhar. Speaking at the launch, Rajashree Birla said, "Kosala reflects our deep commitment to trusteeship, nurturing communities while preserving India's rich cultural heritage. By revitalising the art of Kosa silk, we are empowering artisan families, especially women, with sustainable livelihoods and renewed pride in their craft. This store serves as a bridge between rural skill and global appreciation."

In FY25, 31 weaver families secured full-time engagement, 130 artisans were employed across pre-loom and post-loom processes, and full-time weavers recorded a 63% rise in income. During the year, 379 artisans were engaged and 100 newly skilled, taking the total number empowered since inception to over 700. Saurabh Khedekar added, "Kosala is anchored in two core beliefs, reviving the indigenous legacy of Kosa silk and restoring economic dignity, recognition, and continuous skill advancement to its original custodians, the Dewangan community. This store is not merely a retail milestone; it reaffirms our long-term commitment to strengthening the artisan ecosystem and enabling weaver families to thrive with pride and purpose." Capacity-building programmes include dyeing, embroidery, reeling certification and advanced weaving training, reinforcing Kosala’s commitment to sustainable livelihoods and heritage preservation