Luxury Beat: India’s Latest & Greatest This Week

From sparkling wines in Nashik making global waves to Swiss watches finding a booming market in India, this week’s luxury headlines are all about milestones and momentum. As India deepens its imprint on the global luxury map: across fashion, timepieces, and fine wines- homegrown brands and global maisons alike are shaping a new narrative of aspiration and access.

Chandon India Puts Indian Sparkling Wines on the Global Map

Chandon India has made a sparkling mark on the global stage, winning four prestigious medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025- the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. Produced in the vineyards of Nashik, the brand’s globally celebrated range includes Chandon Brut (Silver, 94 pts), Chandon Délice (Silver, 92 pts), Chandon Rosé (Bronze, 88 pts), and Chandon Vintage 2015 (Bronze, 88 pts). As the only India-based Maison in LVMH’s global portfolio, Chandon’s consistent international acclaim reaffirms its mastery in sparkling winemaking and shines a light on India’s rising presence in the world of fine wines.

Art of Time Celebrates 10 Years of Horological Excellence

A major milestone in Indian luxury retail, Art of Time celebrates its 10th anniversary this August. What began as a single boutique in Mumbai in 2015 has evolved into India’s most trusted destination for fine timepieces: representing iconic maisons like Cartier, Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and IWC. Over the decade, the brand has transformed watch-buying from a mere transaction into a curated, passion-led journey. To mark the occasion, Art of Time launches Circa, a fresh retail concept aimed at a younger, more inclusive generation of collectors.

India Couture Week 2025 Begins in Full Swing

India Couture Week 2025 kicked off in dazzling style in Delhi, with each showcase bringing its own interpretation of romance, drama, and craftsmanship. Day 1 opened with Rahul Mishra’s ethereal collection Becoming Love, where the designer’s signature embroidery met celestial textures, capped off by Tamannaah Bhatia as the showstopper. Day 2 unfolded with Roseroom by Isha Jajodia, whose collection Whispers of Love to Myself captured the delicate beauty of twilight through a palette of icy lilacs, dove greys, rose quartz, and onyx—evoking the quiet poetry of dusk. Later, Suneet Varma’s Mehr swept the runway with unapologetic glamour—high-shine fabrics, dramatic capes, and corsetry infused with bold modern silhouettes.

Reliance Brands to Bring Audemars Piguet to India by 2026

Reliance Industries, through its luxury division Reliance Brands, is actively expanding its ultra‑high‑end portfolio and is reported to be bringing the prestigious Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet to India by 2026. While explicit details about a formal deal are still emerging, this move follows Reliance’s broader strategy of onboarding marquee global luxury brands into India, mirroring partnerships with labels like Valentino, Tiffany & Co., Sandro, and Maje

Breitling posts strong growth amid global slowdown

Despite a slowdown in global luxury demand, Breitling is reporting robust growth in India: volumes and value are up double digits, including a spectacular 40%+ increase in 2024, with continued healthy momentum in 2025. Swiss watch exports to India rose nearly 12.7% year‑on‑year in H1 2025 (to CHF 128.3 million), while shipments to markets like China, Japan, and Singapore declined. This growth has outpaced broader Swiss watch imports, leading the brand to expand- targeting about 40 retail points of sale in India over three years

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