Reliance Retail has launched an app in India to sell fashionwear from China's Shein under a licensing deal, almost five years since Shein's app was banned in the country after getting caught up in a diplomatic tussle.

Shein, the fast fashion brand, has resumed its operations in India, in collaboration with Reliance Industries (NSE:RELI) Ltd., led by Mukesh Ambani. The move comes after the brand was banned in the country in 2020 due to security concerns.

Shein, now based in Singapore, is offering affordable fast fashion in India. Two years ago, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd partnered with Shein to sell its products in the country. In a written response to the Lok Sabha last month,

Shein was among several Chinese apps banned by the Indian government in 2020 due to concerns over data security and national interest.