Meet Saravjeet Kaur, New Era Punjab
Fashion trends have a habit of circling back and, for Saravjeet Kaur, there’s a revival underway right now.
“The suits I used to wear 20 years ago, bell bottom type of jeans …they’re back again,” she said.
Saravjeet is the manager of New Era Punjab at Tarneit Central Shopping Centre. It’s a family-owned clothing and jewellery store operating since 2020.
Before opening the shop, Saravjeet and her family tested their range at events and public markets. This built community recognition and trust for a store dedicated to Indian fashion, culture and celebrations.
Saravjeet’s father has worked in clothing and jewellery retail since childhood in Delhi, one of India’s major wholesale hubs.
Those early experiences shaped a lifelong connection to suppliers across Delhi, Mumbai and Punjab. These are relationships that underpin New Era Punjab’s carefully curated range.
Image: Shoes and bags at New Era Punjab Tarneit Central – supplied New Era Punjab
Women’s suits, children’s dresses, footwear and purses line the shelves, with categories reflecting both traditional design and contemporary taste.
Jewellery remains central to the store’s identity and cultural purpose. Many of the pieces stocked are delicate, including designs for special occasions rather than everyday wear.
For Saravjeet, jewellery is not an accessory but an essential component of Indian dress, carrying cultural meaning that extends beyond aesthetics alone. Without it, an outfit feels unfinished, particularly for women attending celebrations or ceremonies.
Saravjeet is also a local resident, living only minutes from the store. She’s had a front-row seat to the area’s transformation.
She describes Tarneit as a place where cultures sit comfortably alongside one another, where people from many backgrounds live, work and shop. The constant movement, the foot traffic through the shopping centre, and the mix of languages and traditions remind her of life in India.
“It’s busy area! I like busy area where I can see people are all around me, so I don’t miss India.”
Image: New Era Punjab, Tarneit Central – supplied New Era Punjab
Customer demand at New Era Punjab shifts throughout the year, closely following the cultural calendar.
During major Indian festivals such as Diwali, demand for women’s suits and matching jewellery increases significantly, as families prepare for gatherings and celebrations. These periods are among the busiest for the store, with customers seeking complete outfits rather than individual items.
The evolution reflects not only changing fashion but also the maturation of Tarneit itself — a suburb where growing families, established households and new arrivals shape retail demand together.
New Era Punjab has grown alongside them, adapting without losing sight of its cultural roots.
Image: Tarneit Central mall – supplied: Ranfurlie Asset Management
Get to New Era Punjab at Tarneit Central
By Car
Accessible from Leakes Road and Derrimut Road.
Over 900 FREE car parking spaces. Please be mindful of the timed areas and take note of the signage.
By Public Transport
Bus number 160 from Hoppers Crossing Station leaves at regular intervals and stops outside Tarneit Central on Leakes Road.
Tarneit Railway Station, opposite Tarneit Central, is on the regional Melbourne/Geelong line
A bus depot located at the station also services the greater Wyndham area.