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Jacadi Paris brings French chic to Mumbai with first India store
MUMBAI: Mumbai’s mini fashionistas are in for a stylish treat as Jacadi Paris, the iconic French luxury childrenswear brand, makes its grand debut in India. With 270 stores worldwide, the brand has now arrived at Palladium Mall, Mumbai, bringing a touch of Parisian elegance to the city’s youngest style icons.
With Indian parents spending 35 per cent more on premium childrenswear than they did five years ago, Jacadi’s entry into the market couldn’t have been better timed. Known for its chic, timeless designs, the brand caters to discerning families who value both style and heritage in their little ones’ wardrobes.
The 628-square-foot boutique seamlessly blends tradition with modern craftsmanship, offering a curated selection of apparel, accessories, and footwear for newborns to 12-year-olds. The brand’s emphasis on sustainability is evident in its use of organic cotton, water-saving processes, and recycled materials, making it a go-to for eco-conscious shoppers.
Jacadi’s Mumbai launch is just the beginning. The brand is set to open its second store in Bangalore by April 2025, reinforcing its commitment to expanding in India’s growing luxury kidswear market.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
