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Luxury houses eye India, but barriers remain

The globe's biggest luxury brands have dreamt of India's vast consumer base for decades, but navigating the market has proven to be a complex task. French retailer Galeries Lafayette is the latest to try its luck, opening its first Indian store on Sunday: a sprawling five-floor outlet in Mumbai, the country's financial capital. Its splashy foray...

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Inditex ups stake in Indian joint venture for Zara

Spanish fashion giant Inditex is reportedly looking to increase its stake in its Zara joint venture with Indian group Trent Limited. According to sources for Spanish media outlet Modaes, the group is set to hold a larger majority of the capital of Inditex Trent Retail India Private Limited (ITRIPL), increasing its control from its current 65...

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Apparel Group India expands portfolio with Levi's Kids launch

Apparel Group India has expanded its partnership with the iconic global denim brand, Levi’s, by launching Levi's Kids in the Indian market. Recognising India as a key Asian market, this move introduces the celebrated brand's children's clothing line to the country for the first time. Apparel Group India officially announced the introduction of...

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Global brands intensify focus on India’s fast-expanding consumer base

Global fashion and luxury brands are increasingly shifting their focus to India as growth in mature markets stagnates, according to a report by The Economic Times. The attraction is grounded in India’s large population of aspirational, younger consumers with rising incomes — a demographic that is reshaping spending patterns and brand strategies....

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Watchmaker Fossil eyes IPO for Indian unit

Luxury watchmaker Fossil Group Inc. is reportedly considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for its Indian arm, Fossil India Pvt., aiming to capitalise on the country's booming market for new listings, according to a Bloomberg report. Following the news, the company's shares jumped 44 percent in Wednesday morning trading. Quoting people...

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Galeries Lafayette opens first store in India

The historic French department store chain Galeries Lafayette is set to open its first store in the Indian financial hub of Mumbai this November. It aims to attract the growing middle class and affluent consumers interested in luxury goods. The department store will open in a historic district of Mumbai, spanning 8,400 square metres across five...

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US tariffs spark concern in India's textile capital

Tiruppur, India - The roar of sewing machines has given way to an unusual quiet in the textile factories of Tiruppur, in southeastern India. Since the tariffs on Indian exports was imposed by Donald Trump at the end of August, most have been operating at a reduced capacity. “US orders are almost at a standstill,” notes a disappointed Ramesh...

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H&M and investors back Indian innovator AltMat

Indian material developer AltMat has completed a new funding round, the company announced on LinkedIn. The investors include major names such as H&M, investment funds Rainmatter by Zerodha and Turbostart, and the sustainable innovation platform Fashion for Good. AltMat started with the latter 14 years ago through a startup programme. AltMat...

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Swiss watch industry should find time for India, says Deloitte

India and Mexico could become new drivers of growth for the Swiss watch industry, which has been clobbered by US tariffs and slumping demand in China, top audit firm Deloitte said Wednesday. The emblematic Swiss industry "is navigating one of the most complex periods in recent memory", the professional services giant said in the 11th Deloitte...

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Conscious luxury: Stella McCartney launches in India with Reliance Brands

Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) has announced a strategic partnership with acclaimed British designer Stella McCartney to introduce and expand her namesake fashion house across India. This collaboration is set to bring McCartney’s signature blend of sustainable luxury, modern femininity, and progressive, cruelty-free values to Indian consumers....

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H&M targets emerging markets as US and European demand softens

Fashion retailer H&M is actively seeking to expand into emerging markets such as Brazil and India, according to CEO Daniel Erver, as consumer spending weakens in its core European region and U.S. tariffs impact demand in its second-largest market. “In some of these markets that we haven’t really penetrated… we see a bigger opportunity for...

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Rahul Mishra designs limited edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Johnnie Walker, a leading name in Scotch whisky, has unveiled a new limited-edition design for its Blue Label, created in collaboration with celebrated fashion designer Rahul Mishra. Known for his commitment to "slow fashion" and supporting local artisans, Mishra has infused his design philosophy into the new bottle and packaging. The design...