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India’s Luxury Decade: How Conglomerates Are Rewriting the Playbook
India’s luxury market is entering a historic inflection point. For decades, the narrative was simple: imported brands, aspirational consumption, and a patchwork of retail touchpoints that only reached a small fraction of high-net-worth individuals. Today, India is no...
The Great Indian Luxury Pivot: Beyond the Silk Road to a Strategic Superhighway
For decades, we have spoken of the “Incredible Indian Luxury Bazaar” as a paradox—a land of deep-pocketed maharajas and modern-day tech-titans, yet one guarded by some of the most formidable tariff walls in the world. But as we stand in February 2026, the walls have...
The Luxe Reset 2026: The Rise of the Next China-Sized Luxury Power Bloc
As we draw nearer to 2026, here are some quick market insights that luxury brands should take note of for a brighter future in the coming years. Luxury’s New Economic Geography The global luxury sector enters 2026 at a decisive turning point. Two of the industry’s...
Opinion: The Lost Maison – Why Indian Luxury Needs Its Own Language
In the rarefied world of global luxury, language is power. When we speak of a French maison, we invoke not merely a brand but an entire mythology – a house of mastery, heritage, and enduring identity that transcends its founders. Italy has its casa di moda, Japan...
Why India Is Uniquely Built for Sustainable Luxury
Luxury’s New Imperative Luxury is entering a new era—one where conscience is no longer a peripheral conversation but a strategic imperative. Sustainability, once a niche differentiator, has become a boardroom mandate across global maisons. Consumers demand proof of...
From Boutiques to Bytes: Why Sabyasachi’s Digital Leap is a Watershed for Indian Luxury Jewellery
When India’s most celebrated couture house, Sabyasachi, announced the launch of its fine jewellery line exclusively on Tata CLiQ Luxury, it marked more than just a product debut. It was a strategic statement. For the first time, a heritage-rich Indian brand synonymous...
Beyond the Product: Holistic Luxury Training for a New Era
“People always want to dream and luxury can help transport them to a place of happiness.” Luxury isn’t a product or service, but a mindset. Luxury is not a set of techniques, or codes; it is a complete culture, everything the brand does should aim at making it...
INDIA – THE NEXT LUXURY DESTINATION
India, the world’s fastest growing economy, the fastest growing population, & the fastest growing country for people with $100 million in wealth is witnessing a surge in conspicuous consumption. It's not just tycoons, but a new class of wealthy entrepreneurs,...
Opinion: Luxury’s Embrace Of Indian Celebrities Is a Strategic Calculated Move Towards Global Relevance.
Christian Dior held its Fall 2023 show in Mumbai, earlier this year.Credit: Courtesy of Dior. From Priyanka Chopra Jones to Deepika Padukone, luxury’s love affair with Indian celebrities is more than just a passing trend. It is a strategically calculated move towards...
Luxury’s new love affair with South Korea
By Abhay Gupta, Founder & CEO, Luxury Connect & Luxury Connect Business School The South Korea luxury market has witnessed remarkable growth and emerged as a significant player in the global luxury industry. Fueled by a combination of factors, including a...
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