Asha Gautam, hosted Sasmrti -Responsible Luxury Roundtable 2025 at its flagship studio in New Delhi. The event, co-hosted by Gautam Gupta, Creative Director of Asha Gautam, and entrepreneur Shweta Thakur Nanda, brought together pioneering voices from fashion, sustainability, government, beauty and wellness, and academia to deliberate, and work together around the evolving landscape of responsible luxury.
As the dialogue around sustainability deepens, this roundtable explored how luxury brands can balance opulence with ethical practices, environmental consciousness, and mindful craftsmanship — without compromising on exclusivity and creativity. As climate change stares at each of us, environmental consciousness and responsible actions by people and businesses can help both the ecology and the economy.
The event featured a distinguished panel of industry leaders:
- Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Chairperson, Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies
- Gopal Namjoshi, celebrated artist and founder of Gopal Namjoshi Studio
- Lipika Sud, Founder Director LIpika Sud Interiors Pvt.Ltd., National Governing Body Member, FICCI FLO
- Dr, Sujit Kumar Bajpayee, Member, Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas, Govt. Of India
- Prof. Kaushik Ranjan Bandhopadhyay, Chairperson, Centre for Business Sustainability, IIM Lucknow
- Dr Sanjay Gupta, Founding Vice Chancellor, World University of Design, Sonipat
- Neeraj Pandey, Co-founder of Vivid Climate
- Diksha Sachdev, Founder of Fashion Solutions
- Puneet Gupta, Founder of Puneet Gupta Invitations
- Akanksha Kaila Akashi, Founder of Refash
- Rishi Raj, Stylist and Leading Brand Image Consultant
- Gursakhi Lugani, Founder of NakhreWaali
- Elizabeth Hartman Sitaraman, Fashion Professor at Pearl Academy and Founder of Studio SWIATLO
- Pallavi Singh, Co-founder of Moda Ninja
The panelists shared their personal journeys, challenges faced in making sustainability integral to their work, their achievements, and future roadmaps. They also offered insights on how the Indian luxury industry can become a global leader in conscious, responsible craftsmanship.
Speaking at the event, Gautam Gupta said, “I always wanted to make changes in the way Luxury Businesses are done and how more and more responsible practices can be imbibed in the process. This event is just the beginning to build a community and our endeavor is having more like minded entrepreneurs and professionals become part of the community. To make the change you have to be the change and to bring it to the world you need to build communities.”
“With climate change becoming increasingly evident, the luxury industry is undergoing a huge transformation. Luxury is gradually becoming responsible, sustainable, and innovative. The growth of conscious consumers is aiding this shift. Sustainability is the new opulence! Responsible Luxury is a commitment to sustainability, ethical business practices, and stakeholder welfare, ensuring that every indulgence comes with a positive impact,” said Shweta Thakur Nanda at the roundtable.
Sasmrti - The Responsible Luxury Roundtable 2025 was an inspiring evening of dialogue, ideation, and networking, setting the tone for a more thoughtful, sustainable future in the Indian luxury sector and beyond.
