Robb Report India First Anniversary Event
Robb Report India, a luxury‑media title owned by RPSG Lifestyle Media, celebrated its first anniversary with an exclusive two‑day gathering titled Chapter One: The Circle of Influence at the Fairmont Udaipur Palace in Rajasthan on August 23 and 24, 2026. The event was invitation‑only and positioned as a showcase of the brand’s influence in India’s luxury ecosystem.
The hospitality partner for the celebration was Fairmont Udaipur Palace, managed by Accor, while BMW Excellence Club served as the Luxury Mobility Partner, The Macallan as Experience Partner, Vedica as Hydration Partner, Titan Nebula as Celebrations Partner, and Aabee as the Luxury Travel and Concierge Partner. These partnerships underscored the event’s focus on high‑end experiences across travel, automotive, spirits, and lifestyle services.
The programme spanned two days. Day 1 opened with a lunch followed by curated celebration experiences, culminating in a VIP gala in the Imperial Ballroom. A fireside chat featured Avarna Jain, RR Circle chair, alongside Bollywood legend Kajol, who reflected on three decades of her iconic role Simran and described luxury as the freedom to choose one’s pace and identity. The evening included a private performance by singer‑songwriter Jasleen Royal, who performed hits such as “Love You Zindagi” and “Heeriye”. She invited former international cricketer Suresh Raina on stage for an impromptu duet. The night concluded with an after‑party where DJ Aqeel delivered an exclusive set at the venue “Dahaad”, playing tracks like “Kali Kali Ankhein” and “Tu Mera Hero” into the early hours.
Day 2 began with early‑riser activities, including a padel match and poolside lounging, followed by a breakfast before guests departed. The guest list comprised senior executives from the RP‑Sanjiv Goenka Group—Shashwat Goenka, Vice‑Chairman of RPSG and Vice‑President of CII 2026‑27, and Shivika Goenka, Director of Education and Luxury at RPSG—alongside design couturiers Rahul Mishra and Divya Mishra, art‑and‑design influencers such as gallerists Prateek Raja and Priyanka Raja, designer Gautam Seth, artist Paresh Maity, jewellery designers Tarang Arora (Amrapali) and Siddharth Kasliwal (Gem Palace), and members of several royal families including the Mewar, Alsisar, and Karauli lineages.
In remarks, Aindrila Mitra, Editor of Robb Report India, highlighted the title’s achievements over its inaugural year, noting the launch of multiple intellectual properties such as The Robb Report Table, Culinary Masters, At Home with Royalty, and the flagship RR Experience series. She signaled a forward‑looking vision for “Chapter Two”, emphasizing “Luxury with Purpose” through multi‑format immersive content, privileged access and mindful storytelling.
About Robb Report India – The Indian edition of the global luxury‑media brand, part of RPSG Lifestyle Media, delivers curated coverage across automobiles, travel, fine dining, real estate and rare collectibles. The brand positions itself as the “gold standard” in luxury storytelling, aiming to set trends rather than follow them.
About Fairmont Udaipur Palace – A heritage‑styled palace hotel in Udaipur, managed by Accor, blending Rajput and Mughal architectural motifs and recognized as a premier luxury hospitality address in India.
About RPSG Lifestyle Media – A subsidiary of the RP‑Sanjiv Goenka Group, a diversified conglomerate with a USD 7‑billion enterprise value and interests spanning power, carbon black, IT, retail, FMCG, sports, media and entertainment. The media arm publishes titles including Esquire India, The Hollywood Reporter India, Robb Report India and Manifest.
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