Top 50 Luxury Cos

As China's economic engine falters, luxury brands are hoping that India's steady growth will lead to increased demand for their products

Three Indian companies -- Gitanjali Gems, Titan and PC Jeweller -- have been named in the list of top 50 luxury goods firms globally that was topped by Louis Vuitton. Gitanjali Gems Ltd was placed in the 30th rank, followed by Titan Company (31st) and PC Jeweller (44th) in the fourth annual Global Powers of Luxury Goods report. Among the top 10 companies globally, three are luxury conglomerates participating in multiple sectors of the luxury good market. The top three companies are LVMH Moet Hennessy-Louis Vuitton SA (Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Emilio Pucci, DonnaKaran, TAGHeuer), Compaigne Financiere Richemont SA (Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Montblanc, Chloe), and The Estee Lauder Companies Inc (Estee Lauder, M.A.C., Aramis, Clinique, Aveda, Jo Malone). On the economic outlook of luxury market in India and the potential impact it may have on brands, a Deloitte India spokesperson said: "A rapidly rising urban middle class with increasing disposable income is expected to drive ...