From 15 October 2026, India’s first saree vending machine is open to shoppers at The Marina Mall in Chennai. Madras Sarees brought the machine to the mall, and Vendolite designed and built it at its Chennai plant.
It turns one of India’s most traditional garments into a self-service purchase. Shoppers browse the range, pay and collect a saree on their own, without waiting at a counter.
What is a saree vending machine?
It is a self-service kiosk that stores packaged sarees and releases one when a shopper selects and pays for it. Like any vending machine, it works without a salesperson at the point of sale.
An automatic saree vending machine brings together three parts: a touchscreen that shows the range, a payment unit, and a dispensing system that delivers the boxed saree to a collection bay. Payments run on UPI, cards and digital wallets, so shoppers do not need cash.
Because the machine is always open, it can sell outside store hours and in spots where a full counter would not fit.
The launch at Marina Mall with Madras Sarees
If you are looking for the saree vending machine Chennai now has, head to The Marina Mall on OMR. The machine sits inside the mall, where steady footfall gives it a constant flow of shoppers.
The saree vending machine Marina Mall installation is a partnership between Madras Sarees and Vendolite. The Madras Sarees vending machine carries sarees from the brand’s range, while Vendolite designed and manufactured the machine itself.
For Madras Sarees, the machine adds a sales point that works round the clock without extra staff. For shoppers, it offers a quick way to pick up a saree while they are already at the mall.
Where else a clothing vending machine works
A clothing vending machine suits any brand that sells packaged products in fixed sizes. Malls, airports and railway stations work well for gifting and travel essentials.
A dress vending machine can stock ready-to-wear kurtis or dresses in standard sizes for malls and hotels. Theatres, event venues and theme parks can use a costume vending machine for festival accessories and themed outfits.
Workplaces already use the same approach for gear. Factories, for example, use a PPE vending machine so workers can collect gloves and safety items at any hour.
Built by Vendolite
Vendolite designed and manufactured the machine at its plant in Chennai. The company has installed 6,000+ vending machines for 1,100+ clients across India and the UAE.
Every Vendolite machine is customised to the buyer’s product, site and brand. Selling sarees calls for different engineering from snacks: larger product bays, careful handling of folded fabric, and a screen that shows each design clearly.
If you want a machine built around your own products, talk to our team about a custom build.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is India’s first saree vending machine?
It is at The Marina Mall on OMR in Chennai. Madras Sarees brought the machine to the mall, and Vendolite, a Chennai-based vending machine manufacturer, designed and built it. Shoppers can choose, pay for and collect a saree on their own, without help from a salesperson.
How do you buy a saree from a vending machine?
Browse the range on the touchscreen, select the saree you want and pay using UPI, a card or a digital wallet. Once the payment goes through, the machine releases the packaged saree into the collection bay. The whole purchase takes a few minutes and needs no cash.
Who manufactured the machine?
Vendolite manufactured the machine at its plant in Chennai. Vendolite has installed 6,000+ vending machines for 1,100+ clients across India and the UAE, and builds each one around the buyer’s products, site and branding. The saree machine extends that work into ethnic wear.
How much does a saree vending machine cost for a retailer?
The cost depends on the number of product bays, the screen and payment options, branding, and whether you buy or rent. Because each machine is built around the retailer’s range and site, Vendolite shares a fixed quote after understanding your requirements. Contact the team for a quote based on your store.
Can other fashion brands set up a similar machine?
Yes. Any brand selling packaged, standard-sized products can use one, including ready-to-wear dresses, kurtis, accessories and uniforms. Malls, airports, hotels and factories are common locations. Vendolite customises the cabinet, product bays, payment options and branding so the machine matches your products and store design.
Bring a custom vending machine to your store
Want to sell your products round the clock without adding staff? Vendolite builds custom vending machines for fashion, retail and food brands across India. Get a free quote and our team will recommend a design for your products and location.