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Rahul Mishra an Indian couture fashion designer launched his brand in India in 2008. Globally renowned celebrities; Zendaya, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Gigi Hadid, Cardi B, Nita Ambani, Esha Ambani, Ariana Grande, Naomi Watts, Yang Mi, Tiffany Tang, Nicole Scherzinger
Alia Bhatt is a leading Indian actress & among top 10 most followed global Indians on Instagram with over 87 million followers in 2026. Alia Bhatt is a Gucci global ambassador. TIME 100 most influential people in the world in 2024.
Tanishq is one of India’s top 5 jewellery brands. Tanishq is part of Titan - which is Tata group's watch and jewellery division. Tata group is one of India’s most powerful conglomerates and also owns Jaguar Land Rover, globally.
Natasha Poonawala is a globally renowned fashion icon from India. She is almost always seen in the front row of major couture shows around the world, often with key ambassadors or with the Arnault family. The Poonawalas are among the 10 richest families in India.
Nykaa is India’s dominant omnichannel beauty retailer that sells one of the largest collection of luxury & premium beauty products. As of 2026 it has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹74,300 crore ($8.9 billion). Falguni Nayar, India 2nd richest self made woman billionaire founded Nykaa
Valued at $85 billion (₹7.31 lakh crore), India’s domestic gems and jewellery market is the lifeline of its luxury market. Luxury Volt reveals how this vast industry has transformed from an unorganised trade into one of India’s most lucrative consumer markets, and why global jewellery giants still struggle to break in.
India has the world’s third largest population of billionaires. Leading the pack are Mukesh Ambani and family with a net worth of $105.99 billion (INR 9.8 lakh crores) as of 2026. They are also the richest family in Asia. On the second spot are Gautam Adani and family with wealth exceeding $81.11 billion (INR 7.5 lakh crores).
At key global red carpet events, Alia Bhatt has out-ranked icons like Zendaya and Kendall Jenner, while generating multi-million dollar EMV for brands like Gucci & L’Oréal. Discover how the Indian actress strategically built her influence from a teenage movie star to an ROI magnet from south Asia.
Sabyasachi is one of India’s most valuable luxury brands. Founded in 1999 by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee – the maximalist, aspirational Indian brand has grown its portfolio from wedding couture to high-jewellery and accessories. Sabyasachi is now expanding his global footprint with a New York flagship store and a succession of viral international red-carpet moments. Here are the key milestones that shaped his success.
Sabyasachi is one of India’s most valuable luxury brands. Founded in 1999 by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee – the maximalist, aspirational Indian brand has grown its portfolio from wedding couture to high-jewellery and accessories. Sabyasachi is now expanding his global footprint with a New York flagship store and a succession of viral international red-carpet moments. Here are the key milestones that shaped his success.
Valued at $85 billion (₹7.31 lakh crore), India’s domestic gems and jewellery market is the lifeline of its luxury market. Luxury Volt reveals how this vast industry has transformed from an unorganised trade into one of India’s most lucrative consumer markets, and why global jewellery giants still struggle to break in.
India has the world’s third largest population of billionaires. Leading the pack are Mukesh Ambani and family with a net worth of $105.99 billion (INR 9.8 lakh crores) as of 2026. They are also the richest family in Asia. On the second spot are Gautam Adani and family with wealth exceeding $81.11 billion (INR 7.5 lakh crores).
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Premium athleisure brand Lululemon is entering India this autumn in partnership with omnichannel retailer Tata Cliq. The Canadian brand will launch its first physical store in New Delhi, and sell nationwide with Tata Cliq e-commerce store. Why are premium athleisure brands betting on India now?
Delhi has become home to the world’s fastest growing ultra-wealthy population, outpacing even China’s booming cities like Wuhan and Guangzhou. UHNW (ultra-high-net-wealth) individuals are those with wealth exceeding $30 million. Overall, India has the world’s 10th largest UHNW population. Find out what’s making Delhi a hotspot for the wealthy.
India has the world’s third largest population of billionaires. Leading the pack are Mukesh Ambani and family with a net worth of $105.99 billion (INR 9.8 lakh crores) as of 2026. They are also the richest family in Asia. On the second spot are Gautam Adani and family with wealth exceeding $81.11 billion (INR 7.5 lakh crores).
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Sabyasachi, India’s most powerful luxury brand is breaking barriers once thought impossible by an Indian label. It’s scaling internationally, while outranking established names like Tom Ford & Prada in key global industry rankings. Luxury Volt decodes how Sabyasachi’s organic media strategy is fuelling its extraordinary ascent.
At key global red carpet events, Alia Bhatt has out-ranked icons like Zendaya and Kendall Jenner, while generating multi-million dollar EMV for brands like Gucci & L’Oréal. Discover how the Indian actress strategically built her influence from a teenage movie star to an ROI magnet from south Asia.
His watches are priced at an average $100,000 and yet attract a long waiting list of buyers. Even Chanel has acquired a stake in his company. He has won every major watch industry award in the world. Meet Maximilian Büsser, the Swiss-Indian watchmaker and founder of the unconventional watch brand MB&F
Valued at $85 billion (₹7.31 lakh crore), India’s domestic gems and jewellery market is the lifeline of its luxury market. Luxury Volt reveals how this vast industry has transformed from an unorganised trade into one of India’s most lucrative consumer markets, and why global jewellery giants still struggle to break in.
India is significantly reducing import duties on alcoholic beverages and liquor – premium wines, whisky, beer, rum, vodka and tequila – as part of new trade deals with the UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland and Finland. See which major alcobev brands and spirits will benefit the most.
India is cutting import duties on many luxury goods; cars, watches, cosmetics & wines through new trade deals with the EU, UK, UAE, Switzerland and Australia. Lower taxes will boost demand of foreign luxury goods in India, encouraging more global brands to enter and expand in the market.
An increasing number of international luxury brands are signing Indian celebrities as global ambassadors as they recognise the rising spending power of India’s growing affluent classes and the massive global Indian diaspora. Legacy houses like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Bentley, Bvlgari and Cartier have appointed stars such as Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, to build stronger cultural resonance with South Asian consumers
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