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No Stone Unturned

BlackBook travels to Surat to explore the step by step journey of a Forevermark-approved diamond—and what the grading giant has planned for its india expansion

The Revival Of Retail

There is nothing quite like browsing through a physical store full of curiosities and beautiful things. Is that why we are seeing a resurgence of luxury boutiques?

Bringing Their A-game

Inside Mumbai’s snazzy co-working and leisure club, The A, a members-only space with a built-in prohibition-style speakeasy and a virtual reality zone

Will India Sail Through?

The long neglected coast of India has received a new lease of life from the Indian government which is developing its ports to attract cruise tourism to the country.

The Ultimate Address In Luxury

Stellar views and large living spaces are real estate gold when it comes to residential properties in a space-starved metropolis like Mumbai. Vivarea by K Raheja Corp, with its world-class amenities, offers the best of both.

The Design Doyenne

Gayatri Ruia has created a niche for herself in the world of luxury through her diverse pursuits in art, interiors and fashion.

The golden boy

Siddharth Kasliwal, who represents a vibrant new face of luxury, upholds his family legacy even as he forges ahead with his own vision of opulence. 

J​​​​​aipur Hospitality's New Finesse

For decades, royal abodes have been Jaipur’s most esteemed getaways. Now, stylish havelis, impeccable boltholes and standout restaurants dot the landscape.

The Rajputana Thoroughbred

Motorcycle enthusiasts are racing to Jaipur for bespoke bikes with an Indian ethos.

Design Story

Good Earth tells tales of enchanted India, with a contemporary lens. BlackBook speaks to CEO Simran Lal about luxury, her inspiration and upcoming wellness offerings.

Cruisin' At 70

As Porsche celebrates seven decades of its sports cars, the brand’s India Director, Pavan Shetty, speaks to BlackBook about how they get customers excited, and plans to introduce electric vehicles in 2020

Fastest Finger First

Tata CLiQ Luxury believes it has unlocked luxury e-commerce in India with its unique ‘phygital’ model. COO Vikas Purohit, who takes over as the CEO next month, speaks to BlackBook in an exclusive interview

Second Stint

The new developments in the watch industry are promising for the growth of pre-owned pieces’ market in India and across the world.

Golden Girl

Mumbai-based jewellery designer Shaheen Abbas talks to BlackBook about her idea of luxury, style, inspiration and more

Cottage Industry

Luxury vacation home rental company SaffronStays is eyeing aggressive growth, looking to replicate its model in south India and seeking $7 mn investment

The Road To World Domination

Marriott international has a new hotel launching every 14 hours, somewhere on the map. it just opened its 100th property in india—the first chain to make it to this milestone. The group has its sights trained on india now, but will it be able to turn Taj and oberoi loyalists? Arne Sorenson, President and CEO, Marriott International, speaks to BlackBook in an exclusive interview.

Sky's The Limit

Ahmad joined Emirates in 2003 and has moved several levels of hierarchy within the company, in countries such as Sri Lanka, Sudan, Jordan and Kenya. He was appointed the Vice President - India & Nepal in August 2012. In India, he is responsible for the airline’s expansion plans and its daily operations.

The Disruptor

The refreshing Ovolo Hotels are boutique hotels with a twist.

Timed To Perfection

Switzerland-based Greubel Forsey’s Co-founder Stephen Forsey was recently in India to find more collectors for its hand-crafted watches, worth several million dollars

The Next Big Thing

Mumbai’s luxury residential market, along with Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia, are set to take on London and New York, says Knight Frank’s top boss

Dishing Out Delight

Serving Thai Panipuri, slow-cooked Mackerel with Plums and Panki, for as much as 16,000 per person, these new-age caterers are redefining food experiences at a wedding or a sophisticated business event.

A Flying Taxi

US and India partners FlyBlade and Hunch Ventures believe that Indian takers for their helicopter taxis will be three times higher than that of the world’s largest aviation market, America

Freeze Frames

For his first black-and-white exhibition artist Atul Dodiya pays homage to the legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, paints scenes from the 1929 movie Blackmail

Water Baby

HYT Watches, the wonder brand that designs hydromechanical watches, has relaunched its Swissmade, luxury timepieces in India, targeting serious watch collectors and young, successful entrepreneurs

Italian Panache In India

Both Italian and Indian men have a distinct sense of style and demand expertly crafted and comfortable couture.

Igniting Creativity

MarriottHotels is reimagining the business travellers’ experience by curating original events, arranging creative meetings and disseminating relevant content for their future forward guests.

A Saxon Legend

In the Swiss-dominated world of haute horlogerie, German watch manufactory A. Lange & Söhne rests at the pinnacle of watchmaking, crafting exclusive timepieces with unparalleled technical ingenuity.

Naturally Beautiful

A new crop of luxe natural skincare companies are making a dent in India’s beauty marketplace.

Pin Code No.3

We trace the evolution of Delhi’s chic Khan Market, a chaotic neighbourhood that also happens to be one of the most expensive high streets in the world

The Art of Custom Cars

Rolls-Royce Motorcars offers unimaginable levels of bespoke services. Deepali Nandwani experiences the brand’s custom-fit cars at its exclusive experiential centre in Dubai