Rare Planet seeks sub-tenants after winning retail concession for India’s new Patna Airport

The Indian retailer has been awarded a seven-year contract to operate the entire 1,200sq m retail concession at the new Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna, Bihar.

Jun 11, 2025 - 20:50

Rare Planet seeks sub-tenants after winning retail concession for India’s new Patna Airport

INDIA. Retailer Rare Planet has been awarded a seven-year contract to operate the entire 1,200sq m retail concession at the new Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna, Bihar.

Rare Planet is well-known as a retailer of gifts, souvenirs and handicrafts across more than 50 stores, with the majority located in Indian airports. It is now preparing to sub-lease various retail units across its secured space at the new airport.

**Retail opportunity: Jayprakash Narayan Airport’s new terminal was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29 May ahead of operations commencing on 3 June**

The company said it is inviting “established retailers and emerging brands to participate in a culturally immersive travel retail ecosystem”.

The retail space at the airport has been earmarked by Rare Planet for potential duty-paid stores across categories such as apparel, accessories, sunglasses, décor, jewellery, footwear, personal care, cosmetics, watches, and more.

**Gift haven: Inside a Rare Planet store at Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport**

“This is a unique chance to join a vibrant retail journey in one of India’s fastest-growing airport terminals,” the company stated.

Rare Planet was founded in 2019 by young entrepreneur Ranodeep Saha and experienced retail executive Vijay Kumar. It provides employment opportunities for more than 10,000 artisans across India.

Interested retailers and concessionaires are asked to reach out to Rare Planet’s business development team to explore leasing opportunities via this email address patnamc@rareplanet.com.

**Read our extensive feature on Rare Planet in September 2024’s Moodie Davitt eZine by clicking on the image above**

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