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Insights Into Selling Luxury In India

July 26, 2012 2 Comments

wealthymatters H.H. Tikkaraja Shatrujit Singh of Kapurthala is the chief representative in Asia for LVMH .He has spearheaded the development of Louis Vuitton’s business in India.

He holds that affluent customers in India are very similar to, and have the same needs and wants as, wealthy customers worldwide. The real game changer in the luxury market in India, he believes, is the aspiring middle class. And by being careful to always position a brand is always positioned at a level they are aspiring to reach,”

Hear him speak in the video below to get some insight into selling luxury goods in India.The transcript of the interview follows. Read more of this post

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Sudha Murthy and JRD Tata

August 23, 2011 8 Comments

Sudha Murthy is the wife of N.R. Narayana Murthy,Founder of Infosys.She is the Chairperson of Infosys Foundation.Here is a story I found today.In it she narrates how JRD influenced her life.Enjoy!

“There are two photographs that hang on my office wall. Every day when I enter my office I look at them before starting my day. They are pictures of two old people, one of a gentleman in a blue suit and the other a black-and-white image of a man with dreamy eyes and a white beard.

People have asked me if the people in the photographs are related to me. Some have even asked me, “Is this black-and-white photo that of a Sufi saint or a religious guru?” I smile and reply “No, nor are they related to me. These people made an impact on my life. I am grateful to them.” “Who are they?” “The man in the blue suit is Bharat Ratna JRD Tata and the black-and-white photo is of Jamsetji Tata.” “But why do you have them in your office?” “You can call it gratitude.” Read more of this post