Page 2 - Luxury
Branded homes in high demand; IHCL, Marriott tie up with developers
Hospitality majors like IHCL, Marriott, and others are partnering with developers to tap the growing demand for branded residences, as luxury homebuyers drive the trend across metro and tier-II cities
 "Branded homes in high demand; IHCL, Marriott tie up with developers")
A home that truly knows you: A new era of smart luxury living is here
The smartest homes are not the ones that dazzle with tech, but the ones that disappear into your daily life while quietly elevating it
 "A home that truly knows you: A new era of smart luxury living is here")
Intelligently yours: Enter the world of gadgets and gizmos for a smart home
From where to begin your smart home journey to a list of Internet of Things (IoT)-ready products, here is everything you need to know
 "Intelligently yours: Enter the world of gadgets and gizmos for a smart home")
Earthy elegance: Sustainable sanctuaries are redefining the idea of luxury
Glass facades and air-conditioned enclaves are giving way to spaces that breathe - homes that reflect a deeper connection to nature, heritage, and well-being
 "Earthy elegance: Sustainable sanctuaries are redefining the idea of luxury")
The fine art of luxurious living: Inside Raseel Gujral Ansal's bungalow
Sheltered from the chaos of Delhi, Raseel Gujral Ansal's home is an ode to her father, the artist Satish Gujral, and an extension of herself
 "The fine art of luxurious living: Inside Raseel Gujral Ansal's bungalow")
Soaked in luxury: Bathrooms take centre stage in modern home design
Bathrooms are no longer just ordinary, small spaces in a home. They're taking centre stage and becoming sanctuaries of quiet luxury and comfort
 "Soaked in luxury: Bathrooms take centre stage in modern home design")
Home in on couture: Six designers share their home decor philosophy
Home decor has seen a surge, with couturiers offering a piece of their ideology in tableware, wallpaper, upholstery, carpets, textile artworks, lamps, and room dividers
 "Home in on couture: Six designers share their home decor philosophy")
Function meets fantasy: How stylish is your furniture in today's homes?
The days of defining luxury with gilded, heavy furniture are gone. A quiet revolution is taking place in the most fashionable homes of India
 "Function meets fantasy: How stylish is your furniture in today's homes?")
Room with a view: Tech-savvy home theatres redefine the movie experience
Budgets for high-end home entertainment rooms can range from ₹25-30 lakh to several crores
 "Room with a view: Tech-savvy home theatres redefine the movie experience")
Designer havens: Tahiliani Homes is all about 'bringing the outside in'
"The concept of cross-ventilation is vanishing in new buildings, but wisdom is in recognising what works where & why"
 "Designer havens: Tahiliani Homes is all about 'bringing the outside in'")
 "Chaturvatika: where wellness meets legacy and luxury finds its purpose")
StayVista forays into branded residences, targets Rs 250 crore in FY26
The villa rental platform, with a leisure-city portfolio target of 80:20, enters metro markets and aims to expand in Delhi-NCR, Pune, Mumbai and Bengaluru
 "StayVista forays into branded residences, targets Rs 250 crore in FY26")
DLF records highest-ever sales in FY25 on super luxury housing boom
Projects like The Dahlias and Privana West fuelled DLF's FY25 sales to a record Rs 21,223 crore, with strong demand from domestic buyers and NRIs
 "DLF records highest-ever sales in FY25 on super luxury housing boom")
Realty check: Trophy homes lure India's ultrarich at home and abroad
Locations like Goa, Alibaug, Lonavala, and parts of Uttarakhand are increasingly attractive to HNIs seeking weekend homes or holiday retreats
 "Realty check: Trophy homes lure India's ultrarich at home and abroad")
Beyond the bag: How this luxury item is more than just an accessory
India's growing love affair with luxury handbags is not a phase, it's a movement. In boardrooms, at brunches, and across airport lounges, the bag is not just carried, it carries the person holding it
 "Beyond the bag: How this luxury item is more than just an accessory")
US Prez Trump set to accept luxury jet as gift from Qatar: Report
The Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar's royal family might be the most valuable gift ever received from a foreign government
 "US Prez Trump set to accept luxury jet as gift from Qatar: Report")
CAIT seeks luxury tax on quick commerce, roll-out of e-commerce rules
Proposal to be part of recommendations to govt; move aimed at protecting kirana retailers
 "CAIT seeks luxury tax on quick commerce, roll-out of e-commerce rules")
Birkin bag for $1,400, Lululemon for $6: China's clapback at Trump tariffs
Chinese suppliers and manufacturers have taken to platforms like X and TikTok to showcase their craftsmanship and offer direct-to-consumer sales at a fraction of retail prices
 "Birkin bag for $1,400, Lululemon for $6: China's clapback at Trump tariffs")
Luxury car sales hit record in FY25; FY26 outlook remains cautious
The overall luxury car market had grown by around 3 per cent in FY25
 "Luxury car sales hit record in FY25; FY26 outlook remains cautious")
Rupee fall boosts NRI investments in luxury and ultra-luxury properties
Several realty majors like DLF, BPTP, Mahindra Lifespaces, Rustomjee group and more, have seen an increase in share of NRI investments in their offerings
 "Rupee fall boosts NRI investments in luxury and ultra-luxury properties")