In 1970, a traveler struggling with heavy luggage imagined wheels on a suitcase, and airport life suddenly got easierIn the past, travelers struggled with cumbersome bags as they made their way across various terrains. However, the game-changing arrival of...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
In 1941, a Swiss engineer pulled burrs from his dog’s fur after a walk, and they weren’t just seeds: They revealed the idea behind VelcroOn a brisk afternoon in 1941, while walking through the countryside, Georges de Mestral had a lightbulb moment. His dog was covered in stub...
29 May, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
RMG cos reel from GST ruling; new-age firms’ costly rideHappy Friday! The Supreme Court’s latest GST ruling is the final blow for real-money gaming platforms after last year’s ban. This and more ...
29 May, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Listed new-age internet firms brace for a costly ride as war clouds mathThe March quarter was largely stable for companies, with most firms reporting revenue growth in line with expectations and improving operat...
29 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Customers unsure about making house help apps a habit even as investors fall for the crazeQuick commerce is transforming domestic help hiring in India. New apps offer on-demand house help, attracting investor attention. These pla...
12 May, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
IT cos slash US teams; D2C luggage brands hit turbulenceHappy Thursday! Indian IT firms have begun cutting jobs in their US teams, according to filings. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Di...
09 Apr, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
New-age consumer brands trend on deal streetUppercase–a luggage brand started by former VIP Industries MD Sudip Ghose–is in talks with Flipkart-backer Accel to raise new capital, sour...
31 May, 2024, 04.04 PM IST
Top luggage firms see slower growth in Q4Samsonite, Safari, and VIP Industries faced growth declines in India. Samsonite's business fell 10%, Safari's growth slid to 21%, and VIP I...
18 May, 2024, 12.36 AM IST
Bags-on-wheels facility to make rail travel easierCarrying your luggage to and from railway stations is going to get easier. The city division of Indian Railways will soon be providing an a...
23 Oct, 2020, 10.50 AM IST
Northern Railways' new service to ferry passenger luggage from train coach to home, vice versaThe Northern Railways' Delhi Division on Friday announced the 'App-Based Bags on Wheels', a first of its kind service available for railway...
23 Oct, 2020, 12.11 AM IST
Samsonite CEO Ramesh Tainwala quits amid governance concernsThe world's biggest luggage maker said Ramesh Tainwala would leave after an investment firm accused him of falsely claiming to have a docto...
01 Jun, 2018, 11.37 PM IST
Hartmann opens maiden store in Bengaluru; plans five more by 2015-endAmerican luxury luggage brand chose Bengaluru as its debut city, as modern yet luxurious commercial district is perfect location for this h...
01 Dec, 2014, 09.56 PM IST
Princeware International targets Rs 100 crore sales from luggage business by FY17Plastics firm Princeware International is targeting over Rs 100 crore revenue from luggage business by fiscal 2017 as it doubles its retail...
16 Jun, 2014, 05.11 PM IST
- VIP eyes 30 pc jump in topline growth, to target youth
"This year, we are looking at Rs 975 crore revenues," said VIP Industries Chairman Dilip Piramal, adding that the firm is now targeting the...
14 Aug, 2011, 12.54 PM IST
- Samsonite to invest Rs 150 cr in India this year
Samsonite Corp said it will invest over Rs 150 crore in India primarily on advertising and marketing, besides retail expansion for its 'Sam...
08 May, 2011, 11.23 AM IST
- Costlier inputs push up moulded luggage price
Thanks to increasing pressure from input costs in recent months, prices of moulded luggage are on an upward spiral.
02 Jul, 2008, 02.43 AM IST