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India's Luxury Insider

No Stone Unturned

BlackBook travels to Surat to explore the step by step journey of a Forevermark-approved diamond—and what the grading giant has planned for its india expansion

3 mins

The Revival Of Retail

There is nothing quite like browsing through a physical store full of curiosities and beautiful things. Is that why we are seeing a resurgence of luxury boutiques?

4 mins

Bringing Their A-game

Inside Mumbai’s snazzy co-working and leisure club, The A, a members-only space with a built-in prohibition-style speakeasy and a virtual reality zone

3 mins

Will India Sail Through?

The long neglected coast of India has received a new lease of life from the Indian government which is developing its ports to attract cruise tourism to the country.

6 mins

The Ultimate Address In Luxury

Stellar views and large living spaces are real estate gold when it comes to residential properties in a space-starved metropolis like Mumbai. Vivarea by K Raheja Corp, with its world-class amenities, offers the best of both.

4 mins

the economic outlook for 2017

with the last year ending on a weak note, the industry is adopting new strategies to hedge risks in 2017.

5 mins

raising a toast to the emirates

dubai has seen an influx of indian chefs who are breaking boundaries with their inventive cuisine.

7 mins

The Design Doyenne

Gayatri Ruia has created a niche for herself in the world of luxury through her diverse pursuits in art, interiors and fashion.

2 mins

The golden boy

Siddharth Kasliwal, who represents a vibrant new face of luxury, upholds his family legacy even as he forges ahead with his own vision of opulence. 

10+ mins

J​​​​​aipur Hospitality's New Finesse

For decades, royal abodes have been Jaipur’s most esteemed getaways. Now, stylish havelis, impeccable boltholes and standout restaurants dot the landscape.

5 mins

The Rajputana Thoroughbred

Motorcycle enthusiasts are racing to Jaipur for bespoke bikes with an Indian ethos.

2 mins

Design Story

Good Earth tells tales of enchanted India, with a contemporary lens. BlackBook speaks to CEO Simran Lal about luxury, her inspiration and upcoming wellness offerings.

3 mins

Cruisin' At 70

As Porsche celebrates seven decades of its sports cars, the brand’s India Director, Pavan Shetty, speaks to BlackBook about how they get customers excited, and plans to introduce electric vehicles in 2020

4 mins

Fastest Finger First

Tata CLiQ Luxury believes it has unlocked luxury e-commerce in India with its unique ‘phygital’ model. COO Vikas Purohit, who takes over as the CEO next month, speaks to BlackBook in an exclusive interview

6 mins

Second Stint

The new developments in the watch industry are promising for the growth of pre-owned pieces’ market in India and across the world.

3 mins

Golden Girl

Mumbai-based jewellery designer Shaheen Abbas talks to BlackBook about her idea of luxury, style, inspiration and more

2 mins

Cottage Industry

Luxury vacation home rental company SaffronStays is eyeing aggressive growth, looking to replicate its model in south India and seeking $7 mn investment

4 mins

The Road To World Domination

Marriott international has a new hotel launching every 14 hours, somewhere on the map. it just opened its 100th property in india—the first chain to make it to this milestone. The group has its sights trained on india now, but will it be able to turn Taj and oberoi loyalists? Arne Sorenson, President and CEO, Marriott International, speaks to BlackBook in an exclusive interview.

6 mins

Sky's The Limit

Ahmad joined Emirates in 2003 and has moved several levels of hierarchy within the company, in countries such as Sri Lanka, Sudan, Jordan and Kenya. He was appointed the Vice President - India & Nepal in August 2012. In India, he is responsible for the airline’s expansion plans and its daily operations.

2 mins

The Disruptor

The refreshing Ovolo Hotels are boutique hotels with a twist.

3 mins

Timed To Perfection

Switzerland-based Greubel Forsey’s Co-founder Stephen Forsey was recently in India to find more collectors for its hand-crafted watches, worth several million dollars

3 mins

The Next Big Thing

Mumbai’s luxury residential market, along with Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia, are set to take on London and New York, says Knight Frank’s top boss

3 mins

Dishing Out Delight

Serving Thai Panipuri, slow-cooked Mackerel with Plums and Panki, for as much as 16,000 per person, these new-age caterers are redefining food experiences at a wedding or a sophisticated business event.

4 mins

A Flying Taxi

US and India partners FlyBlade and Hunch Ventures believe that Indian takers for their helicopter taxis will be three times higher than that of the world’s largest aviation market, America

6 mins

Freeze Frames

For his first black-and-white exhibition artist Atul Dodiya pays homage to the legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, paints scenes from the 1929 movie Blackmail

2 mins

Water Baby

HYT Watches, the wonder brand that designs hydromechanical watches, has relaunched its Swissmade, luxury timepieces in India, targeting serious watch collectors and young, successful entrepreneurs

4 mins

Italian Panache In India

Both Italian and Indian men have a distinct sense of style and demand expertly crafted and comfortable couture.

4 mins

Igniting Creativity

MarriottHotels is reimagining the business travellers’ experience by curating original events, arranging creative meetings and disseminating relevant content for their future forward guests.

5 mins

A Saxon Legend

In the Swiss-dominated world of haute horlogerie, German watch manufactory A. Lange & Söhne rests at the pinnacle of watchmaking, crafting exclusive timepieces with unparalleled technical ingenuity.

6 mins

Naturally Beautiful

A new crop of luxe natural skincare companies are making a dent in India’s beauty marketplace.

5 mins

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BlackBook is India’s only luxury trade newsletter. The magazine dissects consumer behaviour patterns and tracks every new trend in the luxury industry across the world. Market white papers, interviews with leading luxury purveyors and columns written by the who’s who of the industry bring the biggest luxury stories to the desks of the decision makers of the industry.

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