Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul inaugurating the festival at LuLu Hypermarket, Al Gharafa, in the presence of LuLu Group Global Director Dr. Mohamed Althaf, senior officials of LuLu Group, and others.
Doha, Qatar: LuLu Hypermarket Qatar, the region’s leading retail destination, is celebrating India’s 77th Republic Day with the launch of ‘India Utsav’, a vibrant cultural and retail festival showcasing the richness, diversity, and excellence of India across its hypermarkets in Qatar.
Organised annually by LuLu Group for over two decades across all its operating regions, the 10-day festival is held to commemorate India’s Republic Day. This year’s India Utsav promotion will run until February 2, 2026.
The festival was officially inaugurated by Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul, at LuLu Hypermarket, Al Gharafa, in the presence of LuLu Group Global Director Dr. Mohamed Althaf, distinguished Qatari dignitaries, prominent guests, representatives of Indian community organisations, senior officials of LuLu Group, and a large gathering from the Indian and expatriate communities.
As part of the celebration, LuLu Hypermarkets are featuring a wide selection of Indian products, including organic and specialty items sourced from various regions of India. With over 5,000 Indian-origin products imported by LuLu Group—spanning FMCG items, private label ranges, fresh fruits and vegetables, packaged foods, household essentials, kitchenware, and traditional garments—India remains an integral part of LuLu’s year-round retail offering across the region.
As a key highlight of this year’s celebrations, LuLu Hypermarket qatar has curated over 100 district-specific products from across India under the Government of India’s One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. The initiative aims to provide a high-visibility global platform for artisans, MSMEs, and small-scale producers, in line with the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India to promote balanced regional development.
Addressing the gathering, the Ambassador said, “On January 26, 2026, India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day, and it is a privilege to mark this important occasion here in Qatar. I sincerely thank the leadership and people of Qatar for their generosity and continued support to the Indian community, which contributes actively to this beautiful country through its work, businesses, and services.”
He added, “I am especially pleased to be here at Lulu, a name that makes Indians proud not only in Qatar but across the world. Lulu has built a remarkable global enterprise while consistently bringing high-quality products from India to international markets ”
