Namrata Kohli

From handwoven textiles to bespoke decor, homegrown craftsmanship is stepping into high-end retail - raising questions about how its true value is calculated and whether Indian buyers are ready to pay

From checking the HUID on the BIS Care app to verifying gold weight, testing purity and seeking compensation for shortfalls, here's what buyers should know before buying gold this Dhanteras

From Shriram Centre's long-running Shri Ram to Broadway-style productions, ABBA tributes and tech-laden shows at NCPA and NMACC, India's musical stage is getting bigger, brighter, pricier

From luxury resale and regifting to charitable auctions and the circular economy, gifts are finding second lives. This Diwali, the question is not just what we give, but what happens to it afterwards

From piano and saxophone lessons to live gigs and jam sessions, jazz is creating a small but distinctive music economy in India. But learning it involves more than paying for classes

As affluent Indian homes become sleeker, buyers are looking to acquire objects with history. But when does something old become valuable, and what should a first-time collector know before buying?

Luxury housing has spent years adding more, bigger clubhouses, longer amenity lists, grander lobbies. Now, in increasingly crowded cities, buyers may be willing to pay premium for more room to breathe

Global school brands and international curricula have widened choices in terms of curriculum, teaching quality, and global exposure. Here's what parents need to weigh before paying the premium.

From watches and screenless bands that track heart rate variability, VO₂ max and sleep to physiological testing, fitness is moving beyond simply working out, but what consumers want to know is if all

As consumers scrutinise what goes into their skincare and make-up, brands are betting on cleaner formulations and transparency. But what does 'clean' mean, does it perform as well - and does it cost m

From hotels and coffee brands to CEOs, entrepreneurs and even policymakers, stories are being used to sell, persuade and build value and consensus. Now, storytelling itself is becoming a big business

From jewellery that doubles as a keepsake to personalised hampers and sibling getaways, Raksha Bandhan is becoming a bigger spending occasion as consumers look beyond the traditional envelope of cash

From Egyptian cotton and handcrafted quilts to hotel-inspired duvets, India's affluent class is spending more on premium bed linen as sleep becomes a key part of wellness

As weddings become immersive experiences, couples are spending more on destinations and properties that create memories long after the vows are exchanged

India's affluent travellers are spending more on luxury spiritual retreats that combine inner transformation, curated rituals, cultural immersion, and five-star comfort

Luxury watches, handbags, jewellery and even designer furniture are finding a thriving resale market as younger Indians embrace authenticated pre-owned products for value, rarity and sustainability

From translation and navigation to photography and voice assistants, AI-powered eyewear is moving beyond vision correction into everyday life

From beginners to certified divers, Indians are spending more on scuba diving and underwater adventures than ever before

From spiritual journeys and family holidays to wellness retreats and cruises, India's silver travellers are emerging as one of tourism's fastest-growing and most valuable consumer segments

From premium mattresses and sleep trackers to circadian lighting and wellness retreats, affluent Indians are investing heavily in better sleep as rest becomes a key wellness priority