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Inside India's hush-hush hype luxury economy where sneakers cost more than gold

New Delhi, May 28 -- Would you pay Rs.7 lakh for a pair of limited-edition Nike-Dior Air Jordan sneakers or Rs.50,000 for a tiny monster stuffed toy or Rs.20,000 for lip gloss iPhone covers? India's y... Read More


Hype luxury: The newest craze for young & wealthy

new delhi, May 28 -- Would you pay Rs.7 lakh for a pair of limited-edition Nike-Dior Air Jordan sneakers or Rs.50,000 for a tiny monster stuffed toy or Rs.20,000 for lip gloss iPhone covers? India's y... Read More


From skincare to smartphones: Ads by Apple, Mamaearth, L'Oreal under scrutiny

New Delhi, May 28 -- Can you trust your favourite brand and the claims it makes? Recent findings from India's Advertising Standards Council (ASCI) suggest you might want to take a closer look. In its... Read More


Foreign luxury jewellers chase India's young, wealthy buyers

New Delhi, May 26 -- India's jewellery market will soon have a global sparkle. At least half a dozen foreign luxury brands are set to swoop in over the next few months, chasing a younger and growing n... Read More


Leela to retain its 'niche, complete luxury' hotel identity even after IPO: CEO

New Delhi, May 23 -- The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, which is set to launch the largest initial public offering (IPO) in India's hospitality space to fund its expansion, is clear that it won't ... Read More


Marriott invests in India's Concept Hospitality to start a new hotel brand

New Delhi, May 22 -- US hospitality chain Marriott International Inc. has acquired a minority stake in India's Concept Hospitality, which operates brands like the Fern Hotels and Resorts, to launch a ... Read More


Agra's Taj Mahal regained its crown, but let's not kid ourselves

New Delhi, May 21 -- In late March, an Indian couple in their 30s checked into a luxury hotel in Agra for a quick three-night escape, just as the international tourist season was winding down. Once a ... Read More


Luxury Boom: Accor expands in India as rising prosperity fuels hotel demand

New Delhi, May 20 -- Accor is expanding its footprint in India, positioning itself to capitalize on a post-pandemic boom in the hospitality sector where domestic travellers are increasingly willing to... Read More


Gen Z wants more than just cricket from sports entertainment, looks for authentic athlete engagement

New Delhi, May 20 -- As sports entertainment evolves, younger audiences-especially Gen Z (born 1997-2012)-are increasingly seeking real athlete stories and digital engagement beyond traditional cricke... Read More


Tour plans to Turkey, Azerbaijan off the table as Indians mark their protest

New Delhi, May 16 -- Indians angry with Turkey and Azerbaijan that supported Pakistan in the recent military conflict are voting with their feet, cancelling travel to the two countries and reschedulin... Read More