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Is India’s luxury surge mirroring China’s?
Posted By a Luxury Daily columnist On In Featured,Industry sectors,Retail | No Comments![India has a fast-growing elite and aspirational classes — and their insatiable appetite for luxury reminds global brands of China. Image credit: Shutterstock](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/jing-daily-070621-image-1.jpeg)
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