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Akshay Gupta

Akshay Gupta is the Chief Executive Officer of Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS), India’s pioneering institution dedicated exclusively to Luxury Brand Management and Luxury Business Education. As a second-generation leader in the luxury education ecosystem, Akshay is driving the next phase of growth for LCBS through industry partnerships, student transformation initiatives, digital innovation, and global exposure opportunities.

Akshay Gupta

CEO – Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS)

Abhay Gupta: India’s Foremost Authority on Luxury Business

Akshay Gupta is the Chief Executive Officer of Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS), India’s pioneering institution dedicated exclusively to Luxury Brand Management and Luxury Business Education. As a second-generation leader in the luxury education ecosystem, Akshay is driving the next phase of growth for LCBS through industry partnerships, student transformation initiatives, digital innovation, and global exposure opportunities.

Strategic Leadership & Brand Innovation

Under his leadership, LCBS continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s most recognized institutes for Luxury Brand Management, Luxury Retail Training, and MBA programs in Luxury Business. Akshay works closely with luxury brands, retail leaders, and global industry experts to bridge the gap between luxury education and real-world industry requirements.
His focus lies in building a future-ready luxury education ecosystem that prepares students for careers across fashion, retail, hospitality, lifestyle, premium services, and luxury entrepreneurship.

Shaping Modern Luxury Education

At LCBS, Akshay Gupta focuses on creating industry-relevant learning experiences that prepare students for careers in luxury retail, fashion, lifestyle, hospitality, and premium services.

His work includes:

  • Strengthening industry partnerships
  • Enhancing student exposure opportunities
  • Supporting placement initiatives
  • Expanding luxury-focused programs
  • Building global learning experiences

Industry & Student
Focus

Akshay strongly believes that luxury education should go beyond classrooms.

Under his leadership, LCBS continues to emphasize:

  • Industry interaction
  • Live projects
  • Brand visits
  • Corporate mentorship
  • International exposure
  • Personality development

His approach combines practical learning with strong industry integration to help students become future-ready professionals.

The Incredible

Vision Ahead

Akshay Gupta envisions LCBS as a globally recognized luxury business school from India, creating future leaders for the luxury and premium industries.

He continues to work towards building stronger industry connections, innovative learning experiences, and meaningful career opportunities for students entering the world of luxury business.

Awards & Accolades

Black Book – Indian Luxury’s Most Influential Top 100 2018, 2017, 2016. 2015, 2014, 2013
Most Influential Retail Leader across Asia, GCC and SA regions 2017 & 2016 – Asia Retail Congress
Jury Member – Asian Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2015
Luxury Retail Icon of the Year – 2012 Feb 2012 World Retail Congress

Luxury Knowledge Articles

Beyond the Product: Holistic Luxury Training for a New Era
INDIA – THE NEXT LUXURY DESTINATION
Opinion: Luxury’s Embrace Of Indian Celebrities Is a Strategic Calculated Move Towards Global Relevance.
Luxury’s new love affair with South Korea

Akshay Gupta is the Chief Executive Officer of Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS), India’s pioneering institution dedicated exclusively to Luxury Brand Management and Luxury Business Education. As a second-generation leader in the luxury education ecosystem, Akshay is driving the next phase of growth for LCBS through industry partnerships, student transformation initiatives, digital innovation, and global exposure opportunities.

Akshay Gupta

CEO – Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS)

Abhay Gupta: India’s Foremost Authority on Luxury Business

Abhay Gupta is widely recognized as India’s leading expert in luxury retail and brand strategy. With over two decades of experience, he has transitioned from high-level corporate leadership to becoming a multi-faceted thought leader, advisor, and educator. His career is defined by a consistent ability to deliver sustainable revenue growth across luxury, apparel manufacturing, and brand launch initiatives.

Strategic Leadership & Brand Innovation

Under his leadership, LCBS continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s most recognized institutes for Luxury Brand Management, Luxury Retail Training, and MBA programs in Luxury Business. Akshay works closely with luxury brands, retail leaders, and global industry experts to bridge the gap between luxury education and real-world industry requirements.
His focus lies in building a future-ready luxury education ecosystem that prepares students for careers across fashion, retail, hospitality, lifestyle, premium services, and luxury entrepreneurship.

Shaping Modern Luxury Education

At LCBS, Akshay Gupta focuses on creating industry-relevant learning experiences that prepare students for careers in luxury retail, fashion, lifestyle, hospitality, and premium services.

His work includes:

  • Strengthening industry partnerships
  • Enhancing student exposure opportunities
  • Supporting placement initiatives
  • Expanding luxury-focused programs
  • Building global learning experiences

Industry & Student
Focus

Akshay strongly believes that luxury education should go beyond classrooms.

Under his leadership, LCBS continues to emphasize:

  • Industry interaction
  • Live projects
  • Brand visits
  • Corporate mentorship
  • International exposure
  • Personality development

His approach combines practical learning with strong industry integration to help students become future-ready professionals.

Awards & Accolades

Black Book – Indian Luxury’s Most Influential Top 100 2018, 2017, 2016. 2015, 2014, 2013
Most Influential Retail Leader across Asia, GCC and SA regions 2017 & 2016 – Asia Retail Congress
Jury Member – Asian Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2015
Luxury Retail Icon of the Year – 2012 Feb 2012 World Retail Congress

The Incredible

INDIAN LUXURY BAZAAR

A complete guide to the mystical Indian luxury paradox

The book ‘Incredible Indian Luxury Bazaar’, is a one stop shop for all that you may have wondered about the Indian Luxury Market. Abhaya Gupta takes you through a journey of perhaps the past hundred years of evolution of this market. From the times of the traditional maharaja to the lives of the new maharaja, to the Bollywood era, you will find the journey with anecdotes, facts and figures to make it a nonstop read.

The Incredible

Vision Ahead

Akshay Gupta envisions LCBS as a globally recognized luxury business school from India, creating future leaders for the luxury and premium industries.

He continues to work towards building stronger industry connections, innovative learning experiences, and meaningful career opportunities for students entering the world of luxury business.

Luxury Knowledge Articles

Beyond the Product: Holistic Luxury Training for a New Era
INDIA – THE NEXT LUXURY DESTINATION
Opinion: Luxury’s Embrace Of Indian Celebrities Is a Strategic Calculated Move Towards Global Relevance.
Luxury’s new love affair with South Korea
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    Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India (RASCI) under aegis of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), A Government of India body, accredits Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS).

    LCBS has proudly created programs and systems which are in line with the above policy framework. Affiliation inspectors have certified our school as the only one following the prescribed international standard norms for retail in Luxury and premium goods & services. We have of course further specialized into ‘FASHION RETAIL’ and ‘LUXURY RETAIL’ via executive programs, on line programs, student programs and several certificate programs.

    We are proud to be recognized and contribute to the prime Ministers vision of a ‘Skilled India’.

    Medhavi Skills University is a renowned institution dedicated to nurturing the talents and skills of its students. With a strong focus on practical learning and industry-relevant programs, the university equips students with the knowledge and expertise required for successful careers in today’s competitive job market. Through its innovative curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and experienced faculty, Medhavi Skills University provides a dynamic learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

    The university’s commitment to holistic development ensures that students not only excel academically but also grow as confident and responsible individuals, ready to make a positive impact in their chosen fields. LCBS is the academic partner to Medhavi in the luxury management domain.

    Medhavi Skill University appoints Luxury Connect Business School as it Sectoral Partner to deliver India’s 1st and only MBA in Luxury Brand Management.

    Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India (RASCI) under aegis of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), A Government of India body, accredits Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS).
    LCBS has proudly created programs and systems which are in line with the above policy framework. Affiliation inspectors have certified our school as the only one following the prescribed international standard norms for retail in Luxury and premium goods & services. We have of course further specialized into ‘FASHION RETAIL’ and ‘LUXURY RETAIL’ via executive programs, on line programs, student programs and several certificate programs.
    We are proud to be recognized and contribute to the prime Ministers vision of a ‘Skilled India’.