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Reliance's luxury retail arm narrows losses, designer labels lag

New Delhi, May 28 -- Reliance Industries Ltd's luxury retail business is beginning to show operating leverage, helped by strong growth in premium beauty and global partnerships, even as several Indian... Read More


Drinkable sunscreen & betting reels: how offshore platforms and wellness brands dodge India's ad rules

New Delhi, May 28 -- A drinkable sunscreen and a roll-on pen claiming to "balance cortisol". Offshore betting ads woven into cricket reels and influencer pages, vanishing during takedowns only to resu... Read More


Drinkable sunscreen & betting reels: how offshore platforms and wellness brands dodge India's ad rules

New Delhi, May 28 -- A drinkable sunscreen and a roll-on pen claiming to "balance cortisol". Offshore betting ads woven into cricket reels and influencer pages, vanishing during takedowns only to resu... Read More


DS Group brings British chain Ben's Cookies to India to cater to Gen Z and millennials

New Delhi, May 27 -- The Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), known for its Catch masalas and beverages and Rajnigandha mouth fresheners, has tied up with the UK's Ben's Cookies to launch the chain in... Read More


Land of the rising sunscreen: Move over K-beauty, Japanese skincare products are India's next big obsession

New Delhi, May 26 -- After Korean serums, sheet masks and elaborate multi-step regimens dominated Indian skincare routines for years, Japanese products are emerging as the next big trend as consumers ... Read More


Roseate Hotels targets asset-light luxury model with managed expansion push

NEW DELHI, May 25 -- Roseate Hotels & Resorts plans to open three to four hospitality projects annually starting this financial year as the boutique luxury hotel chain shifts towards managed propertie... Read More


As smartwatch fears fade, Ethos expands deeper into luxury watches

NEW DELHI, May 24 -- India's premium watch market is shrugging off the smartwatch disruption that once threatened analogue timepieces, prompting luxury retailer Ethos Ltd to accelerate expansion acros... Read More


Amazon India expands premium beauty range

New Delhi, May 22 -- Amazon India is expanding its premium beauty portfolio with the addition of perfumes from Dolce & Gabbana and skincare and make-up products from Laura Mercier and Paula's Choice t... Read More


Marriott bets on outbound Indian travel surge, rewires loyalty into experiences

New Delhi, May 21 -- American hospitality chain Marriott International is betting on a surge in outbound Indian travellers despite temporary disruptions from the West Asia war and Prime Minister Naren... Read More


Amazon India to add 100 beauty brands to its premium kitty as online competition increases

New Delhi, May 21 -- Amazon India is expanding its premium beauty portfolio with the addition of perfumes from Dolce & Gabbana and skincare and make-up products from Laura Mercier and Paula's Choice t... Read More