Shilpa is the founder of Luxury Volt. She is a world renowned journalist – specializing in decoding India’s diverse and complex luxury market for global readers. She is also an expert in Asia’s luxury market; her first-hand, in-depth analysis can be read in reputed publications in Hong Kong, UK, Switzerland, Oman and China.
In her 20+ year stint as a journalist, she has held senior leadership positions such as – producer, news anchor, senior correspondent – in Times of India, CNN-IBN, CNBC, NDTV. covering – defence, politics, crime, business, international affairs, government policies and all luxury verticals including jewellery, watches, auto & fashion – in India and around the world.
Shilpa has extensively reported on India & greater China region’s luxury markets for publications such as South China Morning Post and Jing Daily, placing her in a unique position to assess India’s market growth against a broader international context, especially China.
Luxury Volt is a reputed source to understand India’s real potential as a key market for the global luxury industry.
India already holds a distinguished legacy of fine craftsmanship perfected over centuries – from the intricate embroidery weaves to the carved gems of Jaipur. Living with and appreciating handmade mastery is a generational habit in India; luxury consumption is not new to India. This rich history continues to shape the country’s modern taste – a reality global brands must understand if they want to succeed here.
