Over the
years, India has become one of the largest frontiers of luxury purchasing. The emerging luxury brands in India such as
Michael Kors, Versace, Calvin Klein, Roberto Cavalli, Missoni all have set up
their ventures in metropolitan cities like Delhi. The main reason behind this
is that these niche brands are providing luxury styles at affordable rates by
which India’s retail Industry is booming.
Alone,
India is the only country which is expected to emerge as the world’s
fastest-growing major economy. So, the luxury brands are taking initiative to
expand their business in the Indian market. Now, the already existing brands in
India like Gucci, Armani, Versace, Hermes, Jimmy Choo, etc. are eyeing the
Indian market with expansion strategies and distinctive style.
If we
talk about Indian consumers, the people are giving more preference to luxury
goods as non-luxury goods are considered as inferior and low class. According
to studies, “there is a change in customers buying behaviors which have changed
over the years and there is a psychology behind why consumers are choosing
luxury goods. The following are the reasons which are explained below:
Self-Esteem and Luxury
Goods