Luxury Purchase

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
Lounge

“I used to cry over copycats of my designs”: jewellery designer Bhavya Ramesh

The founder of her eponymous label talks to Lounge about designing without rules, navigating copycats, and creating jewellery that people have “never seen before”

6 min read3 May 2026
Lounge

A curated edit where fashion meets art

As the Met Gala returns on May 4, Lounge presents a curated edit of outfits and accessories inspired by this year’s theme: Fashion Is Art

2 min read1 May 2026
Companies

Inside Burgundy Brand Collective’s bet on India’s rising luxury appetite

Burgundy Brand's expansioncomes as India’s luxury consumption story broadens to newer cities where affluent consumers are spending more across categories from fashion and food to home and lifestyle.

3 min read1 May 2026
Companies

India art market needs more high-quality works as demand scales up: Damian Vesey of Christie's

India's art market is evolving with high demand outpacing the supply of quality works. Younger collectors are driving this change, emphasizing rarity and provenance, while auction houses adapt by focusing on single-owner collections to meet buyer expectations and enhance competition.

3 min read29 Apr 2026
Industry

Smaller dials, quieter luxury drive India’s ₹3,500 crore Swiss watch market

As the market expands, buyers are moving from logo-led purchases to more informed choices centred on craftsmanship, heritage and understated design.

3 min read19 Apr 2026
Companies

Why India is becoming a key market for mid-luxury Swiss watches

Swiss luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer plans to grow its presence in India, particularly in major cities, due to increasing demand for premium watches. The brand sees India becoming a key market in the MEITA region while remaining focused on mid-luxury offerings.

3 min read4 Apr 2026
News

Raja Ravi Varma’s Yashoda and Krishna sells for $18 million, sets record for Indian art

The sale of Raja Ravi Varma’s 'Yashoda and Krishna' for $18 million at Saffronart sets a new benchmark for Indian art, underscoring rising collector wealth and a more sophisticated top-end market.

3 min read2 Apr 2026