News for 'luxury brands'

Aishwarya's HOTTEST ramp appearance? VOTE!

Aishwarya's HOTTEST ramp appearance? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Who'd in their right minds would ever say no to seeing this stunner on the ramp more?!

10 hot new perfumes endorsed by hot women!

10 hot new perfumes endorsed by hot women!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Which are the hottest perfumes you should be spritzing on to smell fresh and irresistible? Here are the biggest, most popular names available in the Indian market!

Tata Motors global sales down 8% in July

Tata Motors global sales down 8% in July

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Sales of commercial vehicles declined 23.8 per cent in July to 31,150 units from 40,882 units a year ago.

Versace plans to expand in India

Versace plans to expand in India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

"We will keep looking at opportunities in markets where we feel they are growing. India is an interesting and a potential market for us." Versace Wholesale Director Marc Duhm said.

Small town India is now clad in Armani, Gucci!

Small town India is now clad in Armani, Gucci!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Fashion aspirations of Indians have helped spawn a new business and some online shopping sites have now brought luxury brands within reach of people even in small towns at throwaway prices.

Reliance Brands to sell LVMH's Thomas Pink shirts in India

Reliance Brands to sell LVMH's Thomas Pink shirts in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Brands on Friday said it has signed an exclusive agreement to sell French major Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy's brand Thomas Pink's shirt collection in the country.

Meltdown: India, China need to team up

Meltdown: India, China need to team up

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

The global financial crisis can be turned into a great opportunity for growth in India and China if the two Asian giants join hands to collaborate in five key sectors such as gems and jewellery, says a Ficci-KPMG report.

Tata Motors to launch more commercial vehicles

Tata Motors to launch more commercial vehicles

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Ratan Tata-led Tata Motors on Thursday said that it plans to expand its commercial vehicles business in India and would launch a few more models by this year-end.

ITC to hive off hotels business into separate entity

ITC to hive off hotels business into separate entity

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Diversified entity ITC Ltd on Monday said it will demerge its hotels business by incorporating wholly-owned subsidiary ITC Hotels Ltd, paving way to attract appropriate investors and strategic partners. With the company's hotels business maturing over the years, the company said the vertical is ready to chart its own growth path as a separate entity in the fast-growing hospitality industry. "The Board of Directors of ITC Ltd at its meeting held on July 24, 2023, evaluated and discussed various alternative structures for the hotels business.

What Gen Zers spend their bucks on

What Gen Zers spend their bucks on

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Marketers must understand how aware Gen Z is of its unlimited options while tapping into their sentiments.

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Rediff.com18 May 2024

When its founder, Raghunandan Kamath, took a calculated risk, his Bollywood customers backed him all the way, say Rohith Potti and Pooja Bhula.

Titan, Rohit Bal to design luxury watches

Titan, Rohit Bal to design luxury watches

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Seeking to leverage each other's brand strength, watch manufacturer Titan on Thursday joined hands with leading designer Rohit Bal to come out with a range of luxury watch collection targeting the top segment.

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Not even in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a book one day.'

Tata Motors global sales grow 93% in Jan

Tata Motors global sales grow 93% in Jan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

It said total passenger vehicles sales were 45,380 units, in January 2010, a growth of 76 per cent from the corresponding month last year.

Gucci sarees for the wardrobe!

Gucci sarees for the wardrobe!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

The Italian luxury brand is open to working on traditional Indian clothing and creating a limited domestic collection using local tradition and design. At the moment, Gucci has two stores in Mumbai and Delhi and is planning to open two more, one of which will be in Bangalore. Gucci offers a range of products including bags, footwear, ready-to-wear, perfumes and watches. Apart from Gucci, its other brands include YSL, Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney, Bottega Veneta, watch brand

Tatas: Biggest buyer of global entities

Tatas: Biggest buyer of global entities

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

For years, critics termed Tata's vehicle business as a millstone around the neck. But Group chairman Ratan Tata on Wednesday flattened their theory by taking the automobile venture to a new plane with the acquisition of British luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover.

Will 2Bme b the brand 4 U?

Will 2Bme b the brand 4 U?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Shashwat Goenka of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka group plans a high-decibel campaign around its young apparel brand 2Bme.

Jaguar, Land Rover sale: Tatas emerge preferred bi

Jaguar, Land Rover sale: Tatas emerge preferred bi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Barely days before it launches the world's cheapest car, Tatas were on Wednesday named the preferred bidder for Ford's British luxury brands -- Jaguar and Land Rover.

Paints shares lose sheen post Birla Opus launch; Asian Paints at 10-mth low

Paints shares lose sheen post Birla Opus launch; Asian Paints at 10-mth low

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Shares of paint companies faced pressure, falling up to 5 per cent on the BSE in Monday's (February 26) intraday trade amid concerns that Grasim Industries' entry into the paint sector will intensify the competition. Asian Paints reached a 10-month low of Rs 2,850, slipping nearly 5 per cent after brokerage firm CLSA downgraded the stock following the Birla Opus launch. The paint maker's stock traded at its lowest level since April 28, 2023.

Spencer's scouts for global brands

Spencer's scouts for global brands

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Kolkata-based Spencer's Retail is scouting for international lifestyle brands, and is in talks with several global firms dealing in apparel, footwear, luxury retail and lifestyle products.

The man who defined luxury fashion

The man who defined luxury fashion

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Presenting 7 lesser-known facts about late designer Karl Lagerfeld

Now, small towns spend big on luxury goods

Now, small towns spend big on luxury goods

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Move over Delhi and Mumbai - Surat, Jaipur and Ludhiana are emerging as big spenders on luxury goods.

Tata may hire Ford exec for Jaguar, Land Rover

Tata may hire Ford exec for Jaguar, Land Rover

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Sunday Times says top European official in sight. The current chief executive is Geoff Polities, an Australian car industry veteran.

Maitreyi's EXCITING Style Tips!

Maitreyi's EXCITING Style Tips!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's style evolution.

Government considering raising FDI cap in single-brand retail

Government considering raising FDI cap in single-brand retail

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

"We are seriously considering raising the bar further- that means to allow increased FDI," Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said at a CII event on Indian luxury market.

3 PSBs to part-fund Tata Motors' JLR buy

3 PSBs to part-fund Tata Motors' JLR buy

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Leading Indian public sector banks State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Syndicate Bank are close to committing a part of the $3 billion bridge loan that Tata Motors has to raise to finance the acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford.

Anti-retail-FDI Mamata cool with foreign brands

Anti-retail-FDI Mamata cool with foreign brands

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Mamata Banerjee, who had pulled out of UPA-II over FDI in retail, among other issues, would dedicate mall to people of Kolkata.

Tata, Ford to sign deal soon

Tata, Ford to sign deal soon

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Indian conglomerate Tata and US car maker Ford are expected to complete the deal of the latter's luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover within a few days, a media report said on Monday. According to The Guardian newspaper, Ford is expected to complete the sale of Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata "within a few days." However, neither side has put a price on the marques. The price tag is likely to get closer to $ 2 billion. The deal was prolonged due to complexities in the agreement.

Ford may retain stake after Jaguar sale to Tata

Ford may retain stake after Jaguar sale to Tata

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

American auto giant Ford is likely to retain a stake and continue supplying engines and some of the components for Jaguar and Land Rover, even after the sale of the two British luxury brands, media reports said in the United Kingdom.

Uber chic but at what cost?

Uber chic but at what cost?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

High-end luxury brands are beginning to recognise the untapped potential in India. Import duties, however, are playing spoilsport.

Indian Hotels, M&M rank among top 27 global brands

Indian Hotels, M&M rank among top 27 global brands

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Tata Group firm Indian Hotels and auto major Mahindra & Mahindra are the only Indian brands to figure in the list of 27 top 'Great Brands of Tomorrow' compiled by Credit Suisse.

What's Donald Trump Doing In Pune?

What's Donald Trump Doing In Pune?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Donald Trump Jr visited Pune for a business meeting with Panchshil Realty in Pune on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

RBI's views might have delayed crypto bill: Deputy Governor Michael Patra

RBI's views might have delayed crypto bill: Deputy Governor Michael Patra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Michael Patra on Wednesday said the central bank's views about cryptocurrencies might have delayed the government's proposed legislation on crypto assets. Emphasising that the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will be introduced in FY23 as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget speech, Patra said India will proceed very gradually on the subject as there are concerns on privacy, its impact on monetary policy formulation and energy intensity. The government had plans to introduce a bill on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin during the Winter Session of Parliament in November-December 2021 but did not introduce it.

Tata Motors global sales down 10.4% in June

Tata Motors global sales down 10.4% in June

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Sales of commercial vehicles declined 24.51 per cent in June to 31,384 units from 41,577 units a year ago.

Harley Davidson's exit to hit around 2,000 jobs in India

Harley Davidson's exit to hit around 2,000 jobs in India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Besides job loss, the exit of the American cult bike maker would also lead to a loss of up to Rs 130 crore for the brand's dealer partners in the country.

IPO craze continues: 3 firms to raise Rs 1,325 crore next week

IPO craze continues: 3 firms to raise Rs 1,325 crore next week

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The primary market will see a flurry of activity in March, with at least three companies including Gopal Snacks will float their initial public offerings (IPOs) in the upcoming week to raise Rs 1,325 crore collectively. The other two companies which are set to launch their maiden public issues are -- RK Swamy and JG Chemicals. Additionally, Bengaluru-based luxury furniture brand Stanley Lifestyles and Krystal Integrated Services are expected to float their initial share-sales later this month, according to merchant bankers.

Priyanka-Nick Get Romantic In The Snow

Priyanka-Nick Get Romantic In The Snow

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

How do Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra celebrate a milestone in the former's life? By taking a family vacation, of course!

Hotels roll out red carpet as big fat weddings return

Hotels roll out red carpet as big fat weddings return

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Cash registers are ringing more frequently at hotels and resorts with the return of the big fat Indian wedding after a two-year hiatus. This comes even as the small and intimate ceremonies - which became popular during the pandemic - are also set to keep those employed in the hospitality sector on their toes. As many as 2.5 million marriages are expected to get solemnised during the wedding season that gets underway from next week and stretches on till April, according to industry estimates.

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. The lush tea bushes, the delegates joining in for the moonlight plucking of Silver Tips Imperial first flush, a favourite of late Queen Elizabeth II, cut a picture of mystical magic. But it's not the Kurseong tea garden's only shining moment - the last few years have been busy for the estate and its bungalow.