VIP Industries
DG Piramal Group · India
VIP Industries is a Mumbai based Indian luggage company and part of the DG Piramal Group. It makes suitcases, backpacks and travel accessories under brands including VIP, Skybags, Aristocrat, Carlton and Caprese.
| Incorporated | 1968 |
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| Headquarters | Mumbai, India |
| Group | DG Piramal Group |
| Brands | VIP, Skybags, Aristocrat, Carlton, Caprese, Alfa |
| Retail reach | More than 8,000 outlets in India |
| Website | vipindustries.co.in |
What is VIP Industries?
VIP Industries is one of India's largest luggage makers. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, belongs to the DG Piramal Group and is chaired by Dilip G. Piramal.
History
The business was incorporated in 1968 as Aristo Plast and grew into a multi brand luggage group. In 2004 it acquired the British luggage brand Carlton, adding an international heritage label to its domestic brands.
Products and positioning
VIP Industries makes luggage, suitcases and travel accessories across price points, using a portfolio of brands:
- Skybags, its largest brand, aimed at younger consumers
- VIP and VIP Bags
- Aristocrat and Alfa for value segments
- Carlton at the premium end
- Caprese handbags for women
Distribution
The company sells through more than 8,000 retail outlets across India and a network of retailers in around 50 countries, alongside online channels.
Why it matters
VIP Industries shows how a single Indian manufacturer can cover the luggage market from value to premium with separate brands, and it remains one of the reference players in the category in South Asia.
Frequently asked questions
Which brands does VIP Industries own?
VIP Industries owns VIP, Skybags, Aristocrat, Carlton, Caprese and Alfa.
Where is VIP Industries based?
VIP Industries is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and is part of the DG Piramal Group.