Question

Which of the following was the first venture of Kishore Biyani?

• A. Pantaloons
• B. Big Bazaar
• C. Central
• D. Future Capital Holdings

Hint:

Pantaloons came first; Big Bazaar, Central, and Future Capital followed as the group expanded.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Kishore Biyani built the Future Group in stages, so the question is really about which format came first in that sequence.

1. Pantaloons: His original branded apparel retail venture, which is where his retail business began before it grew into a larger group.
2. Big Bazaar: A hypermarket chain that came later, once he wanted to target the value or mass retail segment.
3. Central: A large-format mall retail chain launched after both Pantaloons and Big Bazaar were established.
4. Future Capital Holdings: A financial services company set up much later as the group diversified beyond retail.

So the correct answer is option A, Pantaloons, the venture that started it all.