Brands
Zyod stitches tech into fashion with smart hubs launch in Gurugram and Jaipur
MUMBAI: Fashion and technology are finally hitting it off, and Zyod is playing the matchmaker. On 22 April, Zyod unveiled smart, tech-driven excellence hubs at its Gurugram and Jaipur manufacturing facilities. By fusing digital innovation directly onto the production floor, Zyod aims to speed up production, enhance quality, and keep sustainability fashionable.
These cutting-edge hubs feature automated quality checks that spot defects instantly, cutting down on tedious rework. With AI-driven line planning predicting workflow bottlenecks before sewing even starts, Zyod is slashing idle time and upping output speed and precision.
The company’s proprietary Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system provides real-time insights across the production cycle, further fine-tuning efficiency. Digital sampling replaces traditional prototypes, reducing waste and accelerating product development cycles.
“As the fashion industry shifts toward on-demand manufacturing, traditional production methods often fall short in the face of rising market demands for speed, adaptability, and accuracy. Our new excellence hubs address this challenge head-on by incorporating advanced technologies into the production line. With features like automated quality control, AI-based line planning, and digital sampling, we’ve eliminated the need for physical prototypes, greatly accelerating development timelines and minimising material waste,” said Zyod co-founder Ankit Jaipuria.
The locations weren’t chosen by accident. “Gurugram and Jaipur were selected for these hubs owing to their strong apparel manufacturing ecosystems. Gurugram’s dynamic tech sector offers skilled talent, while Jaipur’s rich textile heritage and craftsmanship enable access to premium raw materials. Combined with excellent connectivity, these locations empower Zyod to uphold agile and responsive production timelines aligned with modern market needs,” explained Zyod co-founder Ritesh Khandelwal.
Each hub employs over 400 professionals, managing more than 700 styles and juggling over 2,000 design-to-delivery cycles simultaneously. This level of scalability allows Zyod to maintain quality and agility without breaking a sweat.
Zyod now eyes nationwide expansion of its excellence hubs and the upcoming launch of a dedicated innovation centre—a significant leap for India’s apparel manufacturing scene.
Brands
Burda Media sells BurdaLuxury to Jaipur Capital in Southeast Asia push
Deal hands regional media portfolio to Singapore investor eyeing luxury growth
MUMBAI: Burda Media has agreed to sell its Southeast Asia-focused business, BurdaLuxury, to Jaipur Capital, marking a strategic shift for both companies as they double down on their respective growth priorities.
The deal will see Jaipur Capital acquire BurdaLuxury’s media operations across Thailand, India, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The portfolio spans content marketing and media brands in travel, luxury and aviation, giving the investor a ready-made regional footprint and a sizeable audience base.
Jaipur Capital plans to build on this foundation to create a premium media network in Southeast Asia, blending high-end editorial with scalable digital platforms. As part of the transaction, all BurdaLuxury employees, including its management team, will move to the new owner, ensuring continuity as the business enters its next phase.
For Burda Media, the sale is part of a broader strategy to sharpen its focus on core European markets while scaling investments in digital-first opportunities. The company will, however, maintain its interest in the region through Burda Principal Investments, its global growth capital arm.
“This transaction reflects our commitment to sharpening our international focus while ensuring that BurdaLuxury continues to thrive in Southeast Asia,” said Burda Media CEO Jan Wachtel, adding that Jaipur Capital recognises the strength of the brands and teams involved.
Jaipur Capital, meanwhile, is betting big on the region’s appetite for premium content. “This acquisition significantly strengthens our premium content ecosystem,” said Jaipur Capital director Vikas Johari. He highlighted the business’s strong digital tilt, with 46 per cent of revenues coming from online channels, alongside a diversified presence across five markets.
The numbers tell a compelling story. BurdaLuxury clocks 48 million annual page views and reaches more than 40 million followers on social media, with no single market contributing over a quarter of total revenues. Jaipur Capital now aims to expand these brands further into Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, while also exploring opportunities in the Middle East, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
With this deal, Burda Media trims its global footprint to focus on depth over breadth, while Jaipur Capital steps onto a bigger stage in the premium content space. If execution matches ambition, this could be a defining chapter for luxury media in the region.
