News for 'luxury brands'

Audi launches variant of sports car TT priced at Rs 60.34 lakh

Audi launches variant of sports car TT priced at Rs 60.34 lakh

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Audi plans to launch a total of 10 products in India this year as it looks to fend off stiff competition from rival Mercedes-Benz.

How many billionaires understand art?

How many billionaires understand art?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The West has built a culture of art philanthropy.

Jaguar deal in a few days

Jaguar deal in a few days

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Tata Motors is expected to sign the agreement to buy the two Ford-owned luxury marques, Jaguar and Land Rover in the next few days. Tatas are expected to pay $3 billion for the coveted brands. According to sources, Tata Motors, India's largest auto making company, has agreed to most of the clauses put forward by Ford and Unite (workers union of the two brands), including the condition that Tata Motors will not shift the manufacturing facilities of the two brands.

First look: Posh Spice to design Range Rover SUV

First look: Posh Spice to design Range Rover SUV

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Victoria Beckham to help design Range Rover's special edition SUV Evoque in her capacity as the brand's creative design executive.

Which celebrity couple has the best chemistry?

Which celebrity couple has the best chemistry?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Not in real life, of course.

As lockdown eases, hotels ready with new 5-star drill

As lockdown eases, hotels ready with new 5-star drill

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

As several premium hotels such as ITC, Taj and Oberoi reopen after the lockdown in cities such as Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad, many changes have been made for the safety of guests and staff including temporary closure of spas, bars, gyms, and swimming pools.

Cleartrip, Taj Hotels to spread wings in West Asia

Cleartrip, Taj Hotels to spread wings in West Asia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Cleartrip acquired Saudi travel firm Flyin last July and it provides bilingual ground support service and itineraries for inbound tourists.

Burberry gets nod for retail JV in India

Burberry gets nod for retail JV in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The government has approved a proposal of British luxury apparel brand Burberry to set up a joint venture in India for single brand retailing. The 153-year old company, famous for its high-end apparels, like trench coats and mufflers, plans to tie-up with Gurgaon-based fashion retail house Genesis Colors for setting up single brand exclusive retail outlets.

Tatas to invest 7.5 bn pounds in JLR in 5 years

Tatas to invest 7.5 bn pounds in JLR in 5 years

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

JLR is looking to increase sales point in India to 20 by the end of the fiscal from the current four.

Live it up, American style

Live it up, American style

Rediff.com23 May 2007

If you aspire to luxury furniture brands endorsed by Hollywood stars or mattresses that former American presidents slept on, you need not go to the US.

JW Marriott plans 3 more hotels in India

JW Marriott plans 3 more hotels in India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Luxury hotel brand JW Marriott on Friday said it will set up 10 new properties across five countries in 2010, including three in India, entailing a total investment of over $2 billion.

Women score high in sports endorsements

Women score high in sports endorsements

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Mirza's gutsy image has helped her equal Nehwal's endorsement fee.

Is Shekhar Kapur losing his touch?

Is Shekhar Kapur losing his touch?

Rediff.com13 May 2009

The Shekhar Kapur-directed ad featuring Nicole Kidman, Arjun Rampal and Slumdog Millionaire's Rubina Ali, doesn't make any sense.

Jacqueline, Shraddha, Arjun: VOTE for these celebs' style

Jacqueline, Shraddha, Arjun: VOTE for these celebs' style

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Give us your take on the fashionable (and not-so-fashionable) choices of these famous faces.

PIX: New Roland Garros ready to host French Open

PIX: New Roland Garros ready to host French Open

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Named after France's second-most decorated female player, the brand new 5,000 seat Court Simonne Mathieu nestles amongst the area's graceful 19-century greenhouses.

We have not discontinued sale of Passat: Volkswagen

We have not discontinued sale of Passat: Volkswagen

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

German carmaker Volkswagen said it has no plans to discontinue the sale of its current generation super luxury sedan Passat in the Indian market.

Ash, keeping it short n' sweet

Ash, keeping it short n' sweet

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

The actress was in the capital on Wednesday to launch Nakshatra's new diamond jewellery collection.

Tata to slash jobs at JLR companies

Tata to slash jobs at JLR companies

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The exercise part of drive to combine operations under single firm.

Delhi gets first liquor outlet at shopping mall

Delhi gets first liquor outlet at shopping mall

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Delhi on Friday got its first liquor outlet at a shopping mall which promises less hassles in buying spirits as compared to that from regular shops.

If you can't compete with Taj, Oberoi, don't come to India: COO, Accor

If you can't compete with Taj, Oberoi, don't come to India: COO, Accor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Accor president and chief operating officer Yann Caillere is delighted to have, after some initial hiccups, finally found the right partners in India for developing hotels to be run under its brand.

How scammers cheat online shoppers

How scammers cheat online shoppers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Be cautious when purchasing from little-known Web sites.

Mercedes to unveil CLA45 AMG sedan at the Auto Expo

Mercedes to unveil CLA45 AMG sedan at the Auto Expo

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Besides, the company would launch its sports utility vehicle the M Guard during the show.

Don't mess with me!

Don't mess with me!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Akshay Kumar made a dashing appearance at the launch of men's fashion week in Mumbai.

Indian govt submits more proof against Nirav Modi

Indian govt submits more proof against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com13 May 2020

District Judge Samuel Goozee expressed his concern at the late submission of the documents, said to include largely bank statements relating to the diamond merchant's companies, but has agreed to consider the application for their submission.

DLF to launch affordable homes

DLF to launch affordable homes

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

At present, DLF builds apartments under two segments -- luxury and premium (mid-income).

New Air India boss bets on people power to fix ailing carrier

New Air India boss bets on people power to fix ailing carrier

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Air India is in a better state now than it was when Lohani's predecessor took over in 2011, four years after a merger with state-run carrier Indian Airlines.

A yacht for the price of a car

A yacht for the price of a car

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

With a fast-expanding pool of billionaires and millionaires, India is now an important market for pleasure-craft peddlers.

Wow! Traditional textiles get sexy modern twist

Wow! Traditional textiles get sexy modern twist

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Traditional textile and art forms are being adapted into modern-day garments, ranging from the super-luxurious to the casual.

Ads focus on older generation, joint family

Ads focus on older generation, joint family

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Advertisers look at large families as target audience and speak to the 50-year old plus.

The fascinating story of Mercedes-Benz

The fascinating story of Mercedes-Benz

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Currently the brand is moving from strength to strength with improved quality ratings in J D Power quality surveys, surpassing even Toyota, awards for several of its models and plants. The way forward for Benz is clear and shining.

Now Banarasi sarees for Taj staff

Now Banarasi sarees for Taj staff

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, decided the welcoming staff at the group's Luxury Hotels would be draped in the rich colours and designs of the Banarasi saris. Taj had adopted three villages in Varanasi and employed 25 master weavers there for the project. It will be subsequently replicated at all 10 Luxury Hotels of the group across the country for duty managers and front office staff. For the Taj sari, a weaver is paid Rs 1800 directly, without a middleman.

How Stock Market has Changed in 40 Years

How Stock Market has Changed in 40 Years

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

While Nifty 50 reflects changes in 40 years, it also shows what is missing: Low-cost manufacturers at one end, and deep-value players at the other. Also missing are technology players, observes T N Ninan.

Of fake bags and people

Of fake bags and people

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

India has discovered imported luxury, or more appropriately, branded luxu

Coming soon: Tag Heuer mobiles for Rs 2.2 lakh

Coming soon: Tag Heuer mobiles for Rs 2.2 lakh

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

In terms of price, Tag Heuer mobile phones will be positioned at the top end of the market and cost about Rs 2,21,000. Switzerland-based Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy group, which owns the brand, has decided to launch the phones in India at the same time as their global launch.

Revise duty on imported cars, Bentley tells India

Revise duty on imported cars, Bentley tells India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

India imposes over 100 per cent duty on imported vehicles and the likes of American cult bike maker Harley Davidson had made noises in the past asking to bring down the rates.

Bombay Dyeing to set up 2 hotels in Mumbai

Bombay Dyeing to set up 2 hotels in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

In talks with Starwood and Peninsula Hotels.

Lessons of Paris's Louvre need to come to India!

Lessons of Paris's Louvre need to come to India!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Adding oomph to an ageing brand?. When the first wrinkles appear, the search for the fountain of youth must begin!

These stars mean money!

These stars mean money!

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Looking at the top Bollwyood stars who endorsers love.

Indian jewellery firms eye global mart

Indian jewellery firms eye global mart

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Indian jewellery firms are increasingly showing interest in the international market and are planning to venture into luxury lifestyle products.