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GOLDEN MOMENTS

The festive season boosts sales across industries, contributing 30-40 per cent of annual revenue and driving economic momentum during October to December

"Heirlooms are luxury because they can stand the test of time"

BW Businessworld caught up with the national award-winning actor & artist, AYUSHMANN KHURRANA, for his take on luxury, style and much more. Excerpts

LUXURY WITH A CONSCIENCE

Luxury consumers today are not just aware but also mindful of the choices they make, and want to align with brands that are responsible as well as ethical.

Luxury―The Need and Approach to Design

DESIGN TODAY has evolved beyond mere functionality - it's about how a space feels and what it says about you.

The Surge of Sustainable and Quiet Luxury

Sustainability and quiet luxury are reshaping how we perceive and experience luxury - a unique mix of subtlety, elegance and ethical awareness, both globally and in India.

Opportunities in Luxury Real Estate and Gold

With smarter and diverse portfolios, HNWIs are not only preserving wealth but also pursuing growth opportunities

INDIA'S LUXURIOUS ASCENT: EXPANDING HORIZONS

INDIA, WITH ITS VAST population of 1.4 billion, often conjures up images of poverty and inequality.

A Golden Era

INDIANS' LOVE AFFAIR with gold is well known. The yellow metal has surged in value, repaying the trust India has reposed in it for decades.

"NURA: Where Al-enabled Imaging Meets Expert Healthcare For Early Disease Detection"

In an exclusive interaction with BW Businessworld, MASAHARU MORITA, Founder and Programme Director at NURA, states that with centres in Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, NURA is redefining how Indians approach health by emphasising the importance of early detection and intervention.

INDIA RISING -OH REALLY?

AS I SIT DOWN TO plan my 50th column for BW Businessworld, my first concern is about the topic.

Sheer Luxury

Many moons ago, somewhere in the mid-1990s, when remnants of the Berlin wall and the graffiti on it were still visible around Brandenburg Gate, a group of journalists from India were invited to tour unified Germany by its Federal government - this writer among them.

A Deepavali Bedazzled by Gold

Gold's timeless allure bedazzles Indians this festive season too. The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), representing 3,500 jewellers nationwide, projects a sparkling 30 per cent spike in retail sales, even as exports falter owing to weaker demand in the United States.

A WAVE OF PARIVARTAN

KAIZAD M. BHARUCHA on HDFC Bank's flagship CSR programme Parivartan ('Change' in Hindi), and how it has made a profound impact on the lives of over 10 crore people, embodying progress and positive transformation

An Ace In All Regards

The Sonos Ace offers an interesting proposition by clubbing peak design, respectable ANC and a decent battery life

For the love of Street Food

Feel like eating something different? How about a Slow-Cooked Grilled Belgium Pork Leg? The dish is inspired by the festive streets of Italy, Germany, and Austria, where pork takes centre stage during the winter. Cooked to perfection over 24 hours, it pairs tender pork with a sweet and spicy apple purée, salsa macha, and crunchy pork floss.

India's Most Influential Marketing Leaders

The BW Top 100 Marketers 2024 sees significant representation from sectors such as FMCG, BFSI, auto and tech as the likes of healthcare register growth; women leaders account for over 27 per cent of the list

HERALDING THE ERA OF PRIVATE

Broadcom CEO & President Hock Tan asserts that the future of enterprise IT lies in private cloud solutions

Sustainable M&A Through Double Materiality

IN THE HIGH-STAKES WORLD of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the focus has long been on traditional synergy metrics.

Lenovo's Puducherry Tryst...Now With An AI Twist

Lenovo's APAC and India leadership, including AMAR BABU, President, Lenovo APAC, AMIT LUTHRA, Managing Director, Lenovo ISG India and SUMIR BHATIA, President, Lenovo ISG Group - APAC, spoke with BW Businessworld's Rohit Chintapali on the company's new manufacturing capabilities based out of Puducherry facility that will now involve AI servers and high-end GPU units.Excerpts

40 Under 40 - Making A Mark

Hive Minds partners with clients across various sectors to deliver strategies focused on growth, creativity and client satisfaction

40 Under 40 - Leading The Charge

Visaka's Vamsi Krishna Gaddam advocates for ecoconscious business practices, driving innovations in building materials, electric mobility, solar energy and more

40 Under 40 - Judicial Efficiency

Adalat AI leverages tech to minimise case backlogs and enhance judicial efficiency, with ambitious plans for expansion across additional courts in India

40 Under 40 - For the Love of Sports

Sports Yaari is a platform that brings together sports enthusiasts of all ilks, from players, experts to fans in an interactive community

40 Under 40 - Eco-Friendly Baby Diapers

Allter's eco-friendly, sustainable and rash-free diapers are revolutionising baby care

40 Under 40 - Fashion For Gen Z

The startup plans to open 40-50 new stores in 20 major cities over the next year, targeting India's booming women's apparel market

40 Under 40 - Future-Ready Education

Ulipsu is revolutionising education through innovative, skill-focussed solutions that make learning fun

40 Under 40 - A Sports Mogul

Chandhok, a former cricketer turned sports broadcaster, has become a successful entrepreneur by leading U Mumba and co-founding the Yuva Kabaddi Series

40 Under 40 - Adaptive Marketing

Sourabh Sharma predicts marketing will become increasingly datadriven while tailoring strategies to meet clients' unique needs remains key

40 Under 40 - The Future Of Ethnic Wear

Keshwani transformed Libas from a Rs 4-crore company to a Rs 600-crore brand in eight years by embracing ecommerce

40 Under 40 - Mobility Solutions

While ride-hailing remains central to Everest Fleet, diversification into employee mobility, intercity services and logistics are on the cards for now