CMO Ranjani Krishnaswamy frames analogue as horology's 'third force', citing 16% growth against ~50% smartwatch value decline. Titan leans on story-led mechanical and Swiss lines across Fastrack, Sonata and Raga to recapture wrist real estate from fading smart wearables.

ET BrandEquity · 5/27/2026, 5:41:47 AM

MD Ajoy Chawla is rewiring Titan as gold-import curbs and PM's anti-gold remarks triggered a 7% crash despite 46% Q4 growth. Plan: scale Skinn fragrances (38% YoY), expand IRTH bags from 17 to 200-300 stores, push EyePlus, and reduce reliance on jewellery that drives 94% of incremental growth.

Mint · Companies · 5/25/2026, 11:37:47 AM

MD Ajoy Chawla is rewiring Titan beyond Tanishq, scaling watches (₹5,267 cr, 15-16% Ebit), eyewear (₹916 cr vs Lenskart's ₹8,800 cr), Skinn fragrances, IRTH handbags and Taneira ethnic wear—after gold tariff shock and PM's gold caution triggered a 7% crash.

Mint · 5/25/2026, 11:36:34 AM

Global AI smart glasses shipments projected to hit 15M units in 2026 (+85% YoY), with Meta holding 80% share and Google's Android XR entering the fray. India adoption seen gradual on premium pricing; Titan testing waters through Fastrack and Titan EyeX sub-brands.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 5/24/2026, 12:11:32 PM

Total income climbed 46% YoY to ₹20,300 cr as jewellery revenue jumped 50% to ₹18,195 cr. International jewellery surged 174% to ₹1,081 cr on 123 new Damas stores. Watches grew 8%, EyeCare 17%, while smartwatch value halved. Net 27 India jewellery stores added across Tanishq, Mia, CaratLane.

Retail4Growth (HTML list) · 5/15/2026, 1:12:56 AM

Titan's Q4 FY26 net profit rose 35% YoY to Rs 1,179 cr on 46% revenue growth, driven by a 50% jump in jewellery. India jewellery grew 46% to Rs 17,114 cr; international jewellery nearly tripled (+174%) aided by Damas. FY26 PAT up 52% to Rs 5,073 cr. 27 net new India stores added; shares rose 6.3%.

BW Retail World · 5/13/2026, 9:06:10 PM