Bulgari eyes India for growth as China luxury market weakens
The Straits Times|December 03, 2024
LVMH-owned jeweler Bulgari is looking to India to mitigate the effects of faltering luxury demand in China amid an economic slowdown.
Bulgari eyes India for growth as China luxury market weakens

Bulgari is expanding its footprint in India to take advantage of strong growth and favorable demographics, Bulgari chief executive Jean-Christophe Babin said in an interview with Bloomberg TV.

The brand's website lists 13 boutiques or official retailers in India.

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