Learning the business of luxury media from former Chief Business Officer and Group Publisher at Condé Nast India

What does it take to get behind the pages of Vogue, GQ or Architectural Digest? For the Global Luxury Goods & Services Management (MGLuxM) program students at SP Jain Global, the answer came directly from someone who has spent years working at the heart of the luxury media industry.

On 18^th May 2026, students met Sonia Kapoor, former Vogue India powerhouse, for a conversation on careers, creativity and the changing world of media. With experience across leading publications including Vogue India, GQ, Architectural Digest and Condé Nast Traveller, Sonia offered students a candid look at what happens behind the glamour.

The conversation highlighted three key lessons:

• Find your own voice: As artificial intelligence (AI) changes content creation, original thinking and authentic storytelling matter more than ever.
• The glamour comes with hard work: Building a career in luxury media takes curiosity, adaptability and real-world experience.
• Print still matters: Even in a digital-first world, the experience of holding and engaging with a beautifully produced magazine remains unique.

For the MGLuxM students, the session was an opportunity to learn directly from someone who has shaped the luxury media landscape, and to better understand the skills, mindset and experience needed to build a career in it.