Event Overview
Robb Report India, a division of RPSG Lifestyle Media, celebrated its first anniversary with the two‑day, invite‑only gathering titled Chapter One: The Circle of Influence on 23 and 24 August 2026. The celebration took place at the Fairmont Udaipur Palace in Rajasthan, a heritage‑styled luxury hotel managed by Accor.
Partnerships and Sponsors
The event was supported by a suite of luxury partners: Accor served as the hospitality partner; BMW Excellence Club was the Luxury Mobility Partner; The Macallan acted as the Experience Partner; Vedica provided hydration; Titan Nebula was the Celebrations Partner; and Aabee functioned as the Luxury Travel and Concierge Partner.
Programme Highlights
Day one began with a luncheon followed by curated Celebration Experiences and culminated in a VIP gala held in the Imperial Ballroom. A fireside chat featured RR Circle chair Avarna Jain alongside Bollywood legend Kajol, who reflected on three decades of her iconic role as Simran and described luxury as the freedom to choose one’s own pace and identity. Guests enjoyed a menu inspired by local flavours, and a private performance by singer‑songwriter Jasleen Royal, who invited former international cricketer Suresh Raina on stage for an impromptu duet. The evening concluded with an exclusive after‑party at Dahaad, where DJ Aqeel spun a set that continued into the early hours.
Day two opened with early‑riser activities, including a padel match and leisure time by the hotel’s pool, followed by breakfast before departure.
Attendees and Notable Personalities
The celebration attracted a cross‑section of India’s luxury ecosystem, including Shashwat Goenka, Vice‑Chairman of RPSG and Vice‑President of CII for 2026‑27, and Shivika Goenka, Director of Education and Luxury at RPSG. Design couturiers Rahul Mishra and Divya Mishra, art‑and‑design influencers such as gallerists Prateek Raja and Priyanka Raja, designer Gautam Seth, and Prateek Jain of Klove were present. Artists and jewelers, including Paresh Maity, Tarang Arora (Amrapali), Siddharth Kasliwal (Gem Palace), and members of the Mewar, Alsisar and Karauli royal families, also attended.
RP‑Sanjiv Goenka Group Background
Robb Report India is owned by RPSG Lifestyle Media, which is part of the RP‑Sanjiv Goenka Group. The group is a USD 7 billion conglomerate with diversified interests spanning power, information technology, retail, fast‑moving consumer goods, media and entertainment, among other sectors.
Strategic Outlook
Editor Aindrila Mitra highlighted the launch of several new intellectual properties over the past year, including The Robb Report Table, Culinary Masters, At Home with Royalty, and the flagship RR Experience series. She indicated that the next phase, “Chapter Two,” will focus on “Luxury with Purpose,” emphasizing multi‑format immersive content, exclusive access, and mindful storytelling as core hallmarks.
About the Partners
Fairmont Udaipur Palace, managed by Accor, blends Rajput and Mughal architectural influences and is regarded as one of India’s premier luxury hospitality addresses. The partnership underscores the event’s positioning at the intersection of heritage and contemporary luxury.