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Champagne houses bet on India amid duty cuts

New Delhi, April 21 -- India is emerging as a key growth market for champagne as the country's appetite for premium spirits grows. And, if the duty cuts planned under the proposed trade deal with the ... Read More


Alivaa Hotels bets on unbranded market for growth to 80 properties by FY27; seeks to raise $4 million

New Delhi, April 20 -- India's hotel boom is no longer being driven by large chains with marquee assets. A quieter shift is underway in the country's vast unbranded hotel market. Vikramjit Singh, fou... Read More


Smaller dials, quieter luxury drive India's Rs.3,500 crore Swiss watch market

NEW DELHI, April 19 -- India's appetite for Swiss watches is expanding, but the bigger shift is in how consumers are buying them. As the market crossed Rs.3,500 crore for the first time in 2025, deman... Read More


Orkla India eyes acquisitions, bets on convenience foods to drive growth

NEW DELHI, April 17 -- Orkla India, the listed maker of MTR foods and Eastern spices, is gearing up for its next phase of growth with a cash-rich balance sheet to fund acquisitions, even as it pivots ... Read More


More than rooms: India's hotels load up on restaurants, banquets and spas

New Delhi, April 16 -- A new report suggests that India's budget and mid-scale hotels may be overbuilt by global standards, offering far more amenities than their international counterparts. Features ... Read More


Flavoured spirits find their mix as India leans into local tastes

New Delhi, April 15 -- On warm evenings in Delhi, bartenders are swapping vodka and gin for jamun (java plum), kaccha aam (raw mango) and chilli mango, signalling India's palate is expanding beyond pl... Read More


High-street rents outpace malls as brands chase visibility

NEW DELHI, April 13 -- High-street retail rents are rising faster than mall leases across India's top cities, as brands pay a premium for visibility and daily footfall, according to a report released ... Read More


Why India's hotel demand will outpace supply, but Sarovar won't rush to sign everything

New Delhi, April 9 -- Sarovar Hotels & Resorts will go ahead with a selective expansion spree in India's mid-market segment. While the chain crossed Rs.2,000 crore in revenue last year and is keen on ... Read More


Travel shifts could favour India amid global turmoil, says Minor Hotels founder Heinecke

New Delhi, April 8 -- India could gain from the disruptions in West Asia, as global travellers rethink traditional routes and turn to Asia for leisure and experiences. Minor International. is looking ... Read More


As India's hospitality market hots up, hotel chains race to flag new hotels

New Delhi, April 8 -- The next phase of India's hospitality boom is underway. Indian and global hotel chains signed pacts to manage at least 550 new hotels across the country last calendar year. The ... Read More