Luxury

Companies

Luxury beauty becomes everyday indulgence in India, lifting Shoppers Stop’s distribution arm

Global SS Beauty Brands, a distribution arm of Shoppers Stop, has reported gross revenue of ₹426 crore in FY26—up 81%, CEO and MD Biju Kassim says.

3 min read8 Jun 2026
Companies

Adani-backed Cococart expects appetite for imported chocolates to grow

The Adani-backed Cococart is bringing to India at least two new imported chocolate brands, as well as a bakery-café and a coffeehouse from Europe.

4 min read2 Jun 2026
Industry

Radhakishan Damani-linked firm leases Worli luxury apartment for ₹27.5 lakh monthly in Mumbai rental record

A 6,831 sq ft sea-facing apartment in Oberoi Realty’s Three Sixty West has been leased for ₹18 crore over five years, underscoring Mumbai’s surging ultra-luxury rental demand.

1 min read1 Jun 2026
Industry

Why luxury hotels are pushing staycations for affluent Indians this summer

ITC Hotels, The Leela, Marriott and others are rolling out premium staycation packages as geopolitical uncertainty, a weaker rupee and the government's call to curb overseas travel encourage affluent travellers to holiday closer to home.

5 min read31 May 2026
Companies

Reliance’s luxury retail arm narrows losses, designer labels lag

Reliance Brands, Reliance Retail’s flagship premium and luxury fashion business, reported FY26 revenue of ₹3,494 crore, up 44.6% from a year earlier, while losses narrowed to ₹137 crore from ₹279 crore in FY25.

3 min read28 May 2026
Companies

Roseate Hotels targets asset-light luxury model with managed expansion push

Roseate Hotels is shifting to an asset-light strategy and expanding into pilgrimage and lifestyle businesses as competition intensifies in India’s luxury hospitality sector.

4 min read25 May 2026
Opinion

Accessible luxury? What sounds contradictory may also be a uniquely risky selling proposition

The term is essentially an oxymoron, but may reflect today's K-shaped economy. Recent collaborations between luxury brands and more accessible ones like Audemars Piguet and Swatch raise the question of how sustainable this game is.

3 min read21 May 2026
Opinion

Celebrate the influence of affluence: it keeps the economy humming through good times and bad

India’s wealthy consumers are a crucial source of economic demand. From luxury cars and premium homes to high-end hospitality and more, their spending supports jobs, sustains businesses and drives aspirations. Aggregate demand, however, is another story.

4 min read10 May 2026
Lounge

Your guide to statement gifts for Mother's Day

Spanning statement jewellery, collectible home décor and elegant wardrobe staples, this curated edit brings together gifts that celebrate mothers with thoughtfulness and style

1 min read8 May 2026
Companies

India’s rich fuel boom in bespoke decor, luxury furniture

Rising home ownership, renovations and design-led upgrades are driving demand for luxury interiors, hosting products and tableware.

3 min read7 May 2026