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Leasing of high end products and services is a growing business

Mumbai based Faiyaz Abdul Rehman Shaikh, a 33 year old IT professional, wanted to propose to his long time girlfriend Palak Singhal, and wanted the event to be so fabulous that the memories last forever (and she say yes.) Shaikh approached a city based private jet and helicopter rental company, Accretion Aviation, and rented a three seater charter plane for a thirty minute aerial tour of the city. "The plane started from Juhu, and during the flight I proposed to Palak. This is a once in a lifetime event and it was both romantic and luxurious," says Shaikh. "My fiance was very surprised."

Bengaluru based entrepreneur Nikhil Sikri wanted to drive a Mercedes for his wedding two years ago. "Investing in one would have cost a lot. It was just for a few days and I did not want to invest such a huge amount. So I rented a Mercedes Benz GLC from a self drive car rental company. It made much more sense," Sikri says.

From designer apparel, watches, bags, shoes and furniture to high end cars, super bikes, yachts, private jets and experiences such as a stay at a palace or a heritage bungalow, a lot of what is considered

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