India, Oct. 24 -- In conversation with Travel + Leisure India & South Asia, R. Sathyajit, CEO - International Brands at Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd., unpacks Galeries Lafayette's Mumbai debut, a landmark moment for Indian luxury, set in Kala Ghoda, the new epicentre of fashion and culture.

Excerpts From The Interview With R. Sathyajit T+L India: What sets Galeries Lafayette's India debut apart from other luxury launches? R. Sathyajit: What makes this debut truly special is its setting-South Bombay. It has as always been the nucleus of India's creative and cultural identity. It's a part of the city that carries both history and an instinctive sense of sophistication. It's where art, architecture, gastronomy have evolved side by sid...