Indulgence

Indulgence

About Indulgence

Indulgence is Business Standard’s quarterly luxury and lifestyle magazine that showcases the finest aspects of premium living, culture, and design. Available in both print and digital formats, it serves as the publication’s dedicated platform for exploring stories around wealth, taste, and experiences that define luxury lifestyles in modern India.

Scent-sational road: Engineering excellence meets master perfumers

From rum-soaked leather to ambered elegance, carmakers are steering into the world of fine fragrance, creating perfumes that rival designer icons in depth and desire

Updated On: Nov 28 2025 | 6:29 PM IST

Time meets torque: When the worlds of watches and motoring converge

From hand-assembled engines to meticulously crafted movements, the worlds of motoring and horology merge through collaborations that celebrate precision, heritage and mechanical artistry

Updated On: Nov 28 2025 | 12:07 AM IST

The white-glove way: A world where a car means your wish is my command

From school admissions to red-carpet galas, automakers are redefining luxury with concierge care that transforms ownership into an all-access lifestyle

Updated On: Nov 28 2025 | 12:06 AM IST

What lies ahead: The most anticipated luxury car and bike launches

India's luxury auto scene is shifting into high gear, with superbikes, EVs, and reimagined icons set to redefine performance and design. The season ahead promises pure velocity wrapped in luxury

Updated On: Nov 28 2025 | 12:01 AM IST

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Right fit: How architecture reflects ideas of longevity and everyday living

Luxury homes are moving beyond entertainment spaces, with wellness, recovery and preventive health increasingly shaping how high-end residences are designed

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 6:30 AM IST

The room comes first: Home entertainment and the quiet return of listening

Luxury home entertainment is shifting from showcasing expensive equipment to creating personalised spaces where technology, music and memories seamlessly fit into everyday life

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 6:29 AM IST

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By design: Inside designers Harpreet & Rimple Narula's art-filled home

From 18th century French chandeliers to 200-year-old Dutch paintings and lace Pichwais, designers Harpreet and Rimple Narula's home in Delhi is no less than a museum, writes Asmita Aggarwal

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 6:27 AM IST

Echoes in ink: Inside the world of rare books, ancient maps and collectors

From signed first editions to centuries-old maps, rare books are finding a new generation of collectors who see them as both cultural treasures and personal heirlooms

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 6:22 AM IST

Spirit of space: A home that responds to a family's rhythm and lifestyle

Luxury homes are moving beyond opulence, with personalised spaces, smart technology and comfort shaping how affluent Indians design and experience their homes

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

At home with books: The art of creating thoughtfully planned libraries

For India's bibliophiles, home libraries are becoming luxurious sanctuaries where architecture, books and personal stories come together

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 6:14 AM IST

Rest assured: Recovery takes centre stage as strength, mobility goals grow

As strength and mobility goals grow more ambitious, the importance of sleep and recovery, aided by a plethora of products, is taking centre stage, writes Ranjita Ganesan

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 6:11 AM IST

Culinary sanctuaries: How technology, customisation are reshaping kitchens

The kitchen is undergoing a quiet revolution driven by invisible technology and hyper-customisation, finds Abhilasha Ojha

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 6:11 AM IST

Animal kingdom: Gucci, LV accessories bring luxury to furry companions

If luxury is the way of life, why shouldn't pets indulge themselves too, asks Anushka Bhardwaj

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 6:11 AM IST

Rare consoles, VR rigs: Gaming room is becoming an expression of its owner

Gaming is moving beyond high-end hardware as affluent buyers turn dedicated rooms into personalised luxury spaces blending technology, entertainment, design and lifestyle

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 6:03 AM IST

Your signature, on wheels: The 'few-offs' keeping coachbuilding alive

Materials may have changed, but the new 'few-offs' are proof that the age of the coachbuilder never really ended

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

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Dazzle your moment: A bouquet of exquisite jewellery with unmatched charm

Asmita Aggarwal curates a bouquet of exquisite pieces

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

Collector's vault: Inside the booming market for bespoke souvenirs

A trading card, a match-worn jersey, a diamond chess set, the world of limited-edition souvenirs is a genre in itself, writes Ayushi Singh

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

A date with Swiss horologists Shona Taine & Laurent Ferrier on art of time

Two celebrated watchmakers let Georgie Koithara into their world of haute horology

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 5:04 PM IST

Artistry in residence: Liveable home decor steeped in nostalgia, creativity

Homes are turning to liveable, customised art steeped in nostalgia and creativity, writes Abhilasha Ojha

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 5:04 PM IST

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Kalamkaris to vintage denim: 15 designers pick their favourite looks

Every outfit they create is unique, but what are their own personal favourites? Asmita Aggarwal asks 15 designers

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 5:03 PM IST

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Eight watches worth the wait that represent watchmaking excellence

From painstaking hand-finishing to extreme complications, Georgie Koithara checks out some of the most technically ambitious creations from this year's Watches and Wonders Geneva

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 5:00 PM IST

Art of scarcity: Why rarity remains the ultimate luxury currency

Rarity is the ultimate currency, finds Anushka Bhardwaj as she explores the economics of exclusivity

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 6:02 AM IST

Walk on the wild side: What it takes to capture animals on camera

From tracking leopards in Nagarhole to chasing birds at Bharatpur, two acclaimed photographers reveal the patience, gear and ethics behind capturing the wild

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 6:43 AM IST

The new shopping map: Destinations where luxury is still worth buying

As price gaps narrow, luxury shopping shifts from flagships to workshops, ateliers and craft ecosystems where being there changes what-and whether-you buy

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 6:42 AM IST