An Indian luxury watch? C K Venkataraman on Titan’s giant ambitions
Description
In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speak with C K Venkataraman, Managing Director of Titan Company, part of the Tata Group, about the rise of India’s homegrown luxury and how Titan is redefining what it means to make fine watches outside Switzerland.
With over three decades at Titan, Venkataraman reflects on the company’s journey from mass-market success to its bold "bridge to luxury" ambitions – including the creation of the Nebula Jalsa, a multi thousand dollar made-in-India timepiece, that has caught the attention of the global watch community.
From Titan’s plans for international expansion to the reimagining of value in luxury, he shares how India’s leading lifestyle brand is building credibility through innovation, craftsmanship, and daring vision.
Tune in for:
– How Titan is shifting from mass to premium and bridging into luxury watchmaking
– The story behind the Nebula Jalsa and Titan’s entry into high-end mechanical watches
– Why India’s rising affluence is creating new opportunities for luxury growth
– What "made in India" could mean for the future of global watchmaking
– How Titan is using digital, design, and daring to challenge the Swiss establishment
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