New Delhi, June 16 -- India is rapidly emerging as the next frontier for global luxury, with nearly a dozen top brands from fashion houses to tech and fragrance planning partnerships and standalone stores in the country. After years of waiting, the likes of Prada, Miu Miu, Max Mara, and Bang & Olufsen have set their sights on the subcontinent, multiple industry executives said.

Among other top names eyeing India are Italian fashion brands Prada and Miu Miu, women's wear specialist Max Mara, and menswear labels Pal Zileri and Kiton. French apparel brands Casablanca and Marini Clothing, perfume brand Maison Francis Kurkdjian (MFK) crystal-makers Daum and Lalique are also readying for launch.

Meanwhile, Danish audio icon Bang & Olufsen is ...