Global luxury brands like Versace and Michael Kors are employing secret investigators in India, as the country's $6-8 billion luxury market faces rising counterfeit challenges.
Counterfeiting in India has moved to organized supply chains
Jun 29, 2026
07:42 pm
What's the storyAs India's luxury market continues to grow, global brands like Versace, Michael Kors, and Jimmy Choo are taking extra measures to protect their intellectual property.
The companies have started employing secret investigators in India to track down counterfeit goods.
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