AJIO's size guide gives the rules. We checked them against real listings and found two brands where a size 32 means different waists.
AJIO's style blog published a cargo pants size guide on September 20 with sensible rules: measure your waist where you actually wear trousers, check the inseam, size down in relaxed cuts and up in slim ones, and when your waist and hip disagree, follow the larger. What it does not do is show you a real chart. So on October 7, 2026 we searched AJIO for men's and women's cargo pants, kept the ones under Rs. 1,000 that buyers had rated, and read the size charts on the product pages where AJIO let us. Two charts that both say "32" turned out to mean different waists.
Every price below was pulled from AJIO on October 7, 2026 and checked against the MRP on the listing. Stack them with the live codes on our AJIO coupons page, which the deals desk re-verifies daily.
Four pairs, Rs. 522 to Rs. 780. Two come with full size charts, and they disagree on what a size 32 means.
The most-rated cargo on our list: 1,180 AJIO ratings at 4.0, now Rs. 522, 82% off.
Why it earned its spot It has the deepest review base, the deepest cut and a stretch fabric that forgives a size mistake better than pure cotton.
A classic olive relaxed cargo in 100% cotton, Rs. 588, with 444 ratings at 3.8.
Why it earned its spot It is the traditional cargo shape, roomy through the thigh so the side pockets lie flat, at under Rs. 600.
A white slim cargo at Rs. 588, rated 4.2. It is the best-rated men's cargo under Rs. 600.
Why it earned its spot White and stone cargos are the hardest to find in a cut that does not look like workwear. This one is slim and clean.
A cotton ripstop cargo with six pockets, Rs. 780, 74% off.
Why it earned its spot Ripstop is the grid-weave fabric military cargos are made from, and it is the one pick here built for a trek or a long travel day.
Drawstrings and cuffed hems make joggers the easiest cargo to size. Three cuts, from fitted to oversized.
The best-rated cargo on this page: 4.4 from 182 buyers, Rs. 959.
Why it earned its spot It costs the most of the men's picks and earns it on rating; a drawstring waist makes sizing the least risky of any pick.
Olive cargo joggers in S to XL, Rs. 839, with 277 ratings. The cut is only 16% off, but the MRP is honest.
Why it earned its spot It is the one men's pick sized in letters, and its chart tells you exactly what M means.
A baggy, oversized cargo jogger at Rs. 838, 65% off, rated 3.8.
Why it earned its spot This is the streetwear cut, deliberately loose all the way down, for anyone who finds the other joggers too fitted.
Five high-rise or loose cuts from Rs. 431 to Rs. 769. On a high rise, your hip usually decides the size.
A black high-rise parachute-style cargo with toggle hems, Rs. 704, rated 4.2 by 182 buyers.
Why it earned its spot It is the best-rated relaxed women's cargo on this list, and the toggles let you wear it straight or gathered.
A cotton high-rise cargo in a soft grey-green, Rs. 560, with 317 ratings, the most of any women's relaxed cargo here.
Why it earned its spot It is cotton rather than polyester, which matters in Indian weather, and it has the deepest women's review base outside the track pants.
A blush wide-leg cargo at Rs. 431, 80% off, with 279 ratings.
Why it earned its spot It is the cheapest relaxed women's cargo on the list, and the only true wide-leg.
A black parachute-style cargo with drawcord hems, Rs. 769, rated 3.9 by 201 buyers.
Why it earned its spot This is the Y2K parachute shape, longer and slouchier than the Popnetic pair, for those who want the full look.
A pleated, loose-fit cargo in light brown, Rs. 662, rated 3.9.
Why it earned its spot The pleats and the soft brown make it the dressiest cargo here, one you could wear to a brunch or an office Friday.
Elastic waists, Rs. 285 to Rs. 974, including the most-rated women's cargo we found.
The most-rated women's cargo we found under Rs. 1,000: 667 ratings at 4.2, now Rs. 458.
Why it earned its spot It has the most ratings of any women's pick and every size in stock, and its chart is the clearest on the page.
Black cargo joggers rated 4.3 by 284 buyers, at Rs. 330, the cheapest well-rated cargo on the page.
Why it earned its spot It has the highest rating of any women's pick, at the second-lowest price.
A straight-leg black cargo track pant, rated 4.2 by 110 buyers, Rs. 746.
Why it earned its spot It is the straight-hem alternative to Teamspirit's, with fewer ratings but the same 4.2. The discount is small, and so is the MRP.
A Lee Cooper cargo jogger in light pink, Rs. 974, 60% off and rated 4.1.
Why it earned its spot It is the most recognisable label among the women's picks, and the only pastel jogger.
Cobalt cargo joggers at Rs. 285, 90% off an Rs. 2,849 MRP, rated 4.0.
Why it earned its spot It is the cheapest pick on the page, in the boldest colour, with a rating that holds up.
First, check the line above the table: AJIO charts say either Body Measurement, your waist, or Garment Measurement, the trouser laid flat. Highlander's cargo chart is body, so size 32 fits a 32-inch waist. The Indian Garage Co's is garment, so its 32 measures 33 inches, an inch of ease built in. Second, look at the inseam: both charts list one inseam for every size, 32 inches at Highlander and 32.5 at The Indian Garage Co, so if you are under about 5'7" you will be cuffing or hemming. Third, letter sizes have a waist behind them. MAX men's joggers run S 31 inches, M 33, L 35, and Teamspirit women's track pants run S 27, M 29, L 31. Codes and first-order offers are on the Zoutons AJIO coupons page, and the AJIO first-order guide explains who qualifies.
| Product | Sale price | MRP | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Garage Co Men Slim Fit Flat-Front Cargo Trousers, Grey | Rs. 522 | Rs. 2,899 | 82% |
| Highlander Men Relaxed Fit Cotton Cargo Pants, Green | Rs. 588 | Rs. 2,099 | 72% |
| Highlander Men Slim Fit Cargo Pants, White | Rs. 588 | Rs. 2,099 | 72% |
| The Indian Garage Co Men Ripstop Relaxed Fit Cargo Pants, Olive | Rs. 780 | Rs. 2,999 | 74% |
| U.S. Polo Assn. Men Cargo Joggers With Drawstring Waist, Black | Rs. 959 | Rs. 1,499 | 36% |
| MAX Men Cargo Joggers With Flap Pockets, Olive | Rs. 839 | Rs. 999 | 16% |
| Bewakoof Men Oversized Fit Cargo Joggers, Black | Rs. 838 | Rs. 2,399 | 65% |
| Popnetic Women High-Rise Relaxed Fit Cargo Pants, Black | Rs. 704 | Rs. 2,199 | 68% |
| LEIA Women High-Rise Relaxed Fit Cotton Cargo Pants | Rs. 560 | Rs. 1,999 | 72% |
| Fyre Rose Women High-Rise Wide-Leg Cargo Pants, Blush | Rs. 431 | Rs. 2,155 | 80% |
| Hivora Women Relaxed Fit Cargo Pants, Black | Rs. 769 | Rs. 1,999 | 62% |
| RIO Women Loose Fit Pleated Cargo Pants, Light Brown | Rs. 662 | Rs. 1,299 | 49% |
| Teamspirit Women Cargo Track Pants, Charcoal | Rs. 458 | Rs. 899 | 49% |
| Teamspirit Women Mid-Rise Cargo Joggers, Black | Rs. 330 | Rs. 1,099 | 70% |
| MAX Women Straight Cargo Track Pants, Black | Rs. 746 | Rs. 899 | 17% |
| Lee Cooper Women High-Rise Cargo Joggers, Light Pink | Rs. 974 | Rs. 2,436 | 60% |
| Ketch Women Flat-Front Regular Fit Cargo Joggers, Blue | Rs. 285 | Rs. 2,849 | 90% |
Every pick has at least 41 AJIO ratings and an average of 3.6 or better. AJIO's ratings run lower than Myntra's for the same kind of product, so a 4.0 here is a strong score. The median pick has 182 ratings, and three have more than 400.
All 17 cost under Rs. 1,000 on October 7, from Rs. 285 to Rs. 974. We left out cargos with rating counts in single digits however cheap they were, and dropped two well-rated pairs, DNMX and John Players, whose sizes were almost all sold out.
AJIO's guide is right that the cut decides the size, so we chose by cut: slim, relaxed, ripstop, jogger and oversized for men; relaxed, wide-leg, parachute, pleated, jogger and track for women. Each card names the fit in its spec strip.
For six picks we read the product-page chart: body or garment measurement, waist per size, inseam, and sizes in stock. For the other eleven, AJIO blocked our product-page requests on October 7, so the price and rating come from AJIO's search results and the card tells you to open the chart yourself. We did not guess at measurements.
Measure your waist where you wear trousers and your inseam from crotch to ankle. Then check whether the brand's chart is a body or a garment measurement. On AJIO, Highlander's size 32 fits a 32-inch body waist, while The Indian Garage Co's size 32 measures 33 inches as a garment. Size down in relaxed or oversized cuts, size up in slim ones, and on joggers match your hip.
It depends on the cut. Classic cargos are relaxed through the thigh so the side pockets lie flat, as in the Highlander relaxed pair at Rs. 588. Slim cargos, such as The Indian Garage Co pair at Rs. 522, sit closer but still have more room than a slim chino. Oversized and parachute styles are meant to be baggy, so do not size up for them.
Follow the larger measurement, as AJIO's own guide advises, and take in the waist with a belt or drawstring. That is easiest on joggers and drawstring cargos, such as the Teamspirit track pants or the Hivora and Lee Cooper pairs on this list.
On October 7, 2026: The Indian Garage Co slim cargo at Rs. 522 (1,180 ratings, 4.0), the Highlander relaxed cargo at Rs. 588, U.S. Polo Assn. cargo joggers at Rs. 959 (4.4) for men, and Teamspirit cargo track pants at Rs. 458 (667 ratings, 4.2), the Popnetic high-rise cargo at Rs. 704 (4.2) and Ketch joggers at Rs. 285 for women.
Usually not. The two charts we read listed one inseam for every waist size: 32 inches for Highlander and 32.5 inches for The Indian Garage Co. If you are shorter, pick a jogger or a cuffed hem, which hides extra length, or plan on hemming a straight-leg pair.
















