The P N RAO Legacy

P N RAO was founded in 1923 by the late Pishe Narayan Rao in Bangalore. The firm had humble beginnings in a small store on M G Road, with Shri P N RAO designing garments for officers and ladies of the erstwhile British Empire in the cantonment area. Today, the brand has made an indelible mark with seven stores spread across Bangalore and Chennai, where it has built a reputation of suiting up the cities’ elites. The pillars of P N RAO’s identity are built on a foundation of bespoke suiting, constant innovation and superior quality.

MISSION STATEMENT

“COMMITTED TO REPRESENT FINE PRODUCTS, TAILORING & SERVICES SYNONYMOUS WITH STYLE – BLENDING TRADITION AND INNOVATION WITH PASSION.”

CORE VALUES

OUR CORE VALUES REFLECT WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE STAND FOR AS A COMPANY.

CUSTOMER FIRST

We develop relationships that make our customers feel inspired and confident.

DESIGN DIFFERENTIATION

We are dedicated to tailoring individuality and distinction.

ADVISORY ROLE

We provide key insights into all things pertaining to men's suiting.

PIONEERING INNOVATION

We exhibit a desire to create new and impactful designs and set high standards for fashion.

FINEST MERCHANDISE

We uphold the highest industry standards to deliver the best quality products.

FAIR PROFIT

We operate with the highest moral standards and live up to our commitments in a fair manner.

OUR TIMELINE

  • 1920's

    Founded in 1923 by late Pishe Narayan Rao

  • 1930's

    Humble beginnings as ladies tailoring and haberdashery

  • 1940's

    Official clothiers for the British Garrison

  • 1950's

    Men's tailoring - Post Independence - under the able leadership of P N Panduranga Rao

  • 1960's

    Introduced & revolutionized Ready-to-wear Clothing Trends

  • 1980's

    Ready-to-wear & Tailoring become mainstream

  • 1995

    Launch of refurbished store on M G Road

  • 1998

    Evolution into a suit-centric brand

  • 2006

    Launch of new logo endorsing our passion as a suit-centric brand

  • 2008

    Expansion of stores starting with Jayanagar

  • 2011

    Launch of P N RAO Signature Wear brand inspired by our Founder's signature

  • 2021

    First solar powered unit in Hoskote Industrial Belt with largest tailoring facilities in the country

  • 2023
P N Rao 100 Year Banner
P N Rao Coffee Table Book