This week’s luxury headlines

From Apple’s AI ambitions at WWDC 2026 to Indri’s premium whisky launch and Titan’s lab grown diamond push, here are the luxury and lifestyle stories making headlines this week. Read on!

Apple doubles down on AI at WWDC 2026 with Siri overhaul

Apple used WWDC 2026 to unveil a major AI push, headlined by the transformation of Siri into “Siri AI,” a more conversational assistant powered by Apple Intelligence and integrated more deeply across apps and devices. The company also announced AI-powered features such as smarter home-camera analysis, password management and photo editing, alongside updates to its Liquid Glass interface and the next MacOS version, Golden Gate. Tim Cook’s final WWDC as CEO underscored Apple’s attempt to reposition itself as a stronger AI player after criticism that it had lagged rivals in the space.

Foodstories launches immersive culinary destination in Mumbai

Food lifestyle platform Foodstories, founded by Avni and Ashni Biyani, has launched its Mumbai flagship in Bandra, blending premium grocery retail with hospitality, wellness and community experiences. The destination features concepts such as That Grocery Café, That Bev Bar, That Bake Shop, a fresh pasta station and The Tea Library, while also offering rapid citywide delivery through its app. With a second outlet planned in Lokhandwala, Foodstories is betting on rising demand for experience-led, lifestyle-focused food retail in Mumbai.

Indri expands premium whisky portfolio with travel retail-exclusive Ilika

Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky has launched Indri Ilika, a travel retail-exclusive expression matured in Ex-Spanish Sherry and Ex-American Bourbon oak casks, offering layered notes of tropical fruit, vanilla, spice and soft peat smoke. Retailing at around USD 80, the whisky will be available through select global travel retail channels as part of Indri’s expanding premium portfolio. The launch strengthens Indri’s global ambitions and reinforces India’s growing reputation in the premium single malt whisky market.

Titan launches lab-grown diamond jewellery brand beYon

Titan Company Limited has launched beYon, a laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand positioned around self-expression, everyday wear and accessible luxury. The brand debuts with over 1,250 designs across rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces and bangles, crafted in 14kt and 18kt BIS hallmarked gold, with prices starting at ₹20,000 and largely concentrated around the ₹1 lakh range. With retail presence in Mumbai and Noida alongside an e-commerce platform, beYon marks Titan’s growing push into the lab-grown diamond category. The launch reflects Titan’s bet on changing jewellery preferences, as consumers increasingly seek lighter, versatile and everyday fine jewellery beyond traditional natural diamonds.

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