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THE GIFTING VISIONARY
Retailer
|November - December 2025
A third-generation entrepreneur from the RP-Sanjiv Goenka family, Shivika Goenka is redefining premium gifting in India through The Gift Studio. With a strong focus on design, personalization, and innovation, she combines legacy with contemporary sensibilities to create meaningful, experience-driven brands that reflect today’s evolving consumer aspirations..
As a third-generation entrepreneur from the RP Sanjiv Goenka family, Shivika Goenka carries forward a powerful legacy of innovation, responsibility, and impact. Her ventures — The Gift Studio, RP Goenka International School, and her work as Director at Quest Properties (behind experiential spaces like The Loft and The Wardrobe Luxe) — are united by a singular vision: to create meaningful, design-led experiences that blend tradition with modernity.“Being part of a family devoted to building businesses with long-term vision has shaped my belief that ventures should be purpose-driven and customer-centric,” Shivika shared.
The Rise of The Gift Studio
In just five years, The Gift Studio (TGS) has transformed into an almost Rs 100 crore brand — a testament to Shivika’s vision and commitment to design thinking, personalization, and innovation.
This story is from the November - December 2025 edition of Retailer.
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