Mokobara Lifestyle Private Limited
Private
IndustryDurable goods
Founded2020 (age 6) in Bangalore, India
FounderSangeet Agrawal; Navin Parwal
Location cityBangalore
Location countryIndia
Area servedIndia
Homepagehttps://mokobara.com/

Mokobara is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) luggage and travel accessories brand headquartered in Bangalore, India.

Establishment

Mokobara was founded in 2020 by Urban Ladder executives Sangeet Agrawal and Navin Parwal.[1][2] The stated objective of Mokobara was to produce a luggage line that would distinguish itself in the market as a brand that laid emphasis on utility.[3][4] Agrawal and Parwal report that impetus behind the formation of Mokobara was general dissatisfaction with luggage options available in India.[5] In 2020, Mokobara launched its first product, a cabin bag, whose prototype was said to be designed in London and manufactured in China. Shortly after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic Mokobara faced challenges in expanding brand presence and maintaining investor interest.[6] During this period, the company explored diversifying into hand sanitizer and footwear sales to generate additional revenue streams.[6][7]

Mokobara was originally launched as an online-only retailer, however, it has since expanded to 14 brick and mortar stores across India.[8]

Controversies

Alleged white labelling

In 2024, Mokobara was criticized for allegedly reselling inexpensive white-labeled bags at inflated prices.[9] This accusation was said to have originated from Alibaba listings that used Mokobara's images.[10] Mokobara reassured its customers by notifying them with the proof of their intellectual property protected designs and ingenuity.[11] In response to the controversy, Mokobara launched a discount code named "WHITELABEL" with the following caption.[12][13]

To our Moko fam, this one’s for you. Use code WHITELABEL to get 10% off on originality!

The quote was both received as a witty response to the situation and as an impersonal dismissal to the white labelling concern.[13]

Diljit Dosanjh Ad controversy

In 2024, Mokobara launched an advertisement featuring Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh to promote their 30-day "no-questions asked" return policy.[14] This ad received backlash for closely resembling a 2016 Carlton Edge advertisement.[15]

Trademark litigation

In 2025, Mokobara filed a suit against "Greenland" a brand that duplicated Mokobara's distinctive elements of their luggage such as the rectangular shape, color combination, horizontal ridges, etc.[16] The Delhi High Court ordered an interim injunction restricting the defendants from further manufacturing or sale of infringing products.[17][18]

Partnerships

In 2023, Mokobara partnered with IndiGo airlines and launched the Moko 6E luggage range, which provided IndiGo passengers with excess baggage facilities.[19][20][21]

In October 2024, the brand announced Diljit Dosanjh as its brand ambassador.[22][15]

See also

References

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  9. ^ Biswas, Samannay (January 19, 2025). "Mokobara Responds To “White Labelling” Chinese Bags Allegation Amidst Social Media Buzz". Times Now News. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
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  14. ^ "Diljit Dosanjh's latest ad leaves viewers in splits as he receives a call from Elon Musk asking him to perform on Mars". Money Control. June 23, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
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