About the programme
Coronavirus and fears around the dreaded disease have shaken the foundations of the global and the Indian luxury industry to the core. At a time when survival, sustainability, and protection of the economy and jobs remains the biggest of the concerns, are people going to indulge themselves in luxury? Would the restrictions on the movement of the global traveler and squeeze on the earnings of businesses and high net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra HNIs dampen the demand for luxury goods in India? Will an anxious and nervous Indian plan and look at purchasing as freely as s/he was doing till just a few months back when it came to buying of luxury cars, watches, jewellery, perfumes, fashion apparels and accessories?
Agenda
Fireside Chat with Martin Schwenk, MD and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India
Moderator: Mr. Pankaj Doval
- Effect of COVID-19 on the absolute volumes of the luxury car market. Would the demand reduce sharply?
- Effect on retail expansion and product launches
- Participant questions
Fireside Chat with Darshan Mehta, President and CEO of Reliance Brands
Moderator: Mr. Pankaj Doval
- Current sentiments of people affecting the growth of luxury market in India
- Outlook on the brand’s further expansion and investments
- Participant questions