Being “upper class” might sound like a throwback to society pages and private clubs, but in 2026, it’s less about which car you drive and more about which percentile you occupy. And while wealth always carries nuance — family ties, location, legacy — the U.S. has data-backed thresholds that define what it really takes to […]
De Beers is betting on India’s surging affluent class to fuel growth in demand for natural diamonds, even as the global market remains challenging and a pending India-US trade deal disrupts supply chains. The 50% US tariff on india has affected India’s gems and jewellery sector in particular. De Beers, a unit of Anglo American […]
India’s wealthy individuals and entities spent more than ₹7,100 crore on 51 ultra-luxury homes in 2025, making it one of the strongest years on record for the high-end residential market, according to data collated by Zapkey. The year 2025 recorded the highest-ever number of super-luxury transactions, with nine deals exceeding the ₹200 crore mark, signalling […]
The ultra-luxury real estate market was once mainly about lifestyle. Today, it is emerging as a critical wealth-preservation tool for the country’s richest buyers. These properties, ranging from over ₹50 crore residences to ₹200 crore marquee apartments, are increasingly viewed as long-duration financial assets. They are akin to blue-chip equity: they are scarce, stable, and […]