Luxury

From restaurants to residences: The rise of private chefs at private dos

Affluent households are increasingly replacing restaurant outings with personalised chef-led dining experiences at home, fuelling demand for bespoke menus, convenience and exclusivity

BMW Group India to hike prices by up to 2% across portfolios from July 1

German luxury car maker BMW Group India on Monday said it will increase prices by up to 2 per cent across its entire BMW and MINI vehicle portfolios with effect from July 1. The price hike will be applicable across locally-produced as well as completely-built-up BMW and MINI brands, the company said in a statement. "To protect our premium standards against macroeconomic headwinds -- specifically rupee depreciation and escalating logistics costs -- we are introducing a price increase of up to 2 per cent across our portfolio, effective July 1," said Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India. BMW India's range of locally produced cars includes the 2 Series Gran Coupe, 3 Series Long Wheelbase, 5 Series Long Wheelbase, 7 Series, X1, X3, X5, X7, M340i and iX1 Long Wheelbase models. Besides, it also offers i5 M60, i7, i7 M70, BMW iX, M440i Convertible, M2 Coupe, M4 Competition, M5 and XM as completely built-up units (CBU).

Under your feet: Rugs and carpets emerge as luxury investments across homes

From handcrafted Kashmiri silk carpets to contemporary abstract rugs, Indian homeowners are increasingly investing in statement floor pieces that blend craftsmanship, comfort and personal style

India's e-commerce goes luxe: What’s driving India’s luxury shift online?

India’s fashion e-commerce platforms like Myntra, Nykaa, Tata Cliq, Ajio and Amazon are moving beyond heavy discounting to focus on premium products. They are building curated segments

Luxury giants slump as West Asia demand seizes up due to prolonged war

Shoppers in the West Asia are some of the world's biggest spenders, splashing out at retail hubs like Dubai and other luxury destinations including Paris and Milan

Indoor luxe: Curated greenery redefines Indian homes' wellness, luxury

From curated plant corners to designer planters, indoor greenery is emerging as a symbol of wellness, design sensibility, and understated luxury in India's high-end urban homes

Tamara Leisure targets 50:50 asset-light mix with ₹600 crore investment

Hospitality chain plans balanced asset mix and Rs 600 crore expansion over five years, with focus on scaling midscale brand Lilac amid strong demand in the segment

Brand Concepts brings Off-White to India, targets $10 million in 5 years

Brand Concepts launches Off-White in India, plans nationwide expansion and aims $10 million revenue in 24 months, tapping rising demand for luxury streetwear

Time well spent: Luxury watchmakers bet big on experiential retail in India

Luxury watch brands in India pivot to immersive, experience-led retail as consumers prioritise storytelling, craftsmanship, and engagement over mere product purchase

Marrakech landmark La Mamounia turns its attention to the Indian traveller

Century-old property headed by the hotelier who helped reposition The Imperial New Delhi

Watch retailer Just In Time launches flagship store in Connaught Place

Luxury watch buying is now an immersive experience shaped by online discovery and in-store storytelling: CEO

Nicobar Designs to sharpen focus on gifting and women's evening wear

Marking a decade since launch, Nicobar Designs plans to grow through gifting-focused stores, expanded women's evening wear, new collaborations and deeper retail penetration across Indian cities

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

A whiff of romance: Exploring the world's finest perfume museums

From Versailles to Berkeley, the world's finest perfume museums preserve iconic scents, rare formulations and the art of fragrance through immersive archives and ateliers

Revitalise and re-style: Fashion picks for truly fashionable escapes

From sculpted jackets and couture gowns to alpine skiwear and versatile travel bags, elevate every escape with fashion that moves seamlessly across climates and occasions

From utility to sanctuary: Why Indians are investing in luxury bathrooms

Once a functional afterthought, the bathroom is now one of the most invested-in spaces in Indian homes, driven by wellness, design and long-term performance

GMI Residences: An Architectural Icon Crafted by India's Finest Minds

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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

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

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