Bhaskar Bhat

Billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's top CEO picks include Bhasker Bhat of Titan Industries for exceptional leadership, citing an 85660.68% stock return in 20 years and Adi Godrej, Chairman of Godrej Group for his transparency, capital returns, despite Jhunjhunwala not holding their stocks.

GST will level the field and formal sector will benefit: Titan MD Bhaskar Bhat

In an interview with Moneycontrol's Malini Bhupta, Titan's MD Bhaskar Bhat talks about the company's plans in FY18, the categories they will focus on and how they are all about lifestyle.

Should Titan rename itself as Tanishq?

The sharp growth in Titan’s jewellery business has prompted many to ask if Titan should rename itself as Tanishq. The reason behind this is the sheer value of jewellery sales.

Titan's plan to serve millions rests on picking unorganised sectors to be in

The company has a deep understanding of customers, retailing and lifestyle categories. It is this understanding that drives the company to enter unorganised categories.

Watch this space! How Titan forayed into the Rs 24,000-crore Saris business

Even though Titan MD had been toying with the idea of entering the category for a while, he decided to invite ideas from across the company by polling employees.

Titan glitters on Dalal Street as management hints at strong performance in Q4

The Tata Group firm told the exchanges that consumer sentiment and demand had recovered in the March quarter and sales traction was seen across all divisions.

Barrage of product launches helped weather note ban storm: Titan

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Bhaskar Bhat, Managing Director of Titan Company, said the sales of watches and jewellery could have been much better had demonetisation not taken place.

Nusli Wadia voted out as independent director of Tata Chemicals

According to a regulatory filing by Tata Chemicals, out of the total of 25.48 crore shares of the company, 14.91 crore shares were voted. Out of this, 11.28 crore were in favour of the resolution to remove him.

Tata Chemicals shares down over 4% on muted Q2 earnings

Shares of Tata Chemicals today ended with losses of over 4 per cent amid muted quarterly earnings and resignation by its director Bhaskar Bhat.

Tata Chemicals Director Bhaskar Bhat resigns

"Bhaskar Bhat, non-executive, non-independent director, has resigned from the Board of the company w.e.f. November 10, 2016," Tata Chemicals said in a BSE filing.

Bhaskar Bhat resigns from Tata Chem Board

In the latest development to the Tata-Mistry saga, CNBC-TV18 confirms that Bhaskar Bhat has resigned from Tata Chemicals Board. Bhat, it is learnt, has put in his papers over differences on Cyrus Mistry‘s role.

Jewellers back in biz, industry keen to recoup losses

Although the industry is not happy that the excise duty has not been rolled back, Sanjeev Agarwal, chief of Gitanjali Export Corporation, is relieved that jewellers are back in business.

Excise duty a disadvantage for organized jewellery cos: Titan

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Titan's Bhaskar Bhat said that the 1 percent excise duty levied on jewellery articles will widen the gap between the unorganized industry as the latter does not have to bear this additional duty.

Tata Chem faces risks owing to distrust in Mistry: Bhaskar Bhat

In conversation with CNBC-TV18, Bhaskar Bhat, the former director of Tata Chemicals, had requested Cyrus Mistry to step down as Chairman of the board meeting and instead wanted an independent director to chair.

Titan appoints directors for new JV with Maison Montblanc

The appointment is as per the agreement between the two partners, under which Titan has the right to appoint three out of six directors, the company said in a BSE filing.

Govt must ease proposed PAN card law for gold deals: Titan

Bhaskar Bhat, managing director of Titan, is afraid that such a rule will affect people who are not genuinely buying gold with unaccounted money.

Titan Q2 net up 28.57% at Rs 239.98 crore

Titan's net sales were at Rs 3,564.67 crore during Q2, 2014-15, up 55.66 per cent as against Rs 2,290.02 crore in the year-ago period, Titan said in BSE filing.

Product mix enhancement to help push margins: Titan

Bhaskar Bhat, managing director, Titan Coampany hopes to continue with the margin improvement efforts in jewellery and watches through product mix enhancement rather than cost compression.

Gains from import duty hike on gold jewellery small: Titan

Bhaskar Bhat, MD, Titan feels that the bigger problem is availability of gold (raw material) and by putting a curb on that is affecting a thriving industry - an industry which not only serves huge number of customers but also employs large number of people.

Gold demand robust, Skinn Titan will see many takers: Titan

Bhaskar Bhat of Titan believes demand for gold remains robust and that‘s why they are launching a new brand called the Skinn Titan. The company eyes 10-15 percent PBT margin going ahead.

Titan Co forays into lifestyle space; eyes fragrances

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Bhaskar Bhat, managing director, Titan Company speaks about the company‘s change in logo and re-branding.

Titan Industries exploring gold export opportunities: Bhat

Bhaskar Bhat, MD, said that while the onus of exporting gold lies on bullion bankers from whom it buys gold, Titan too is exploring export opportunities now.

Titan Industries Q1 net up 17% to Rs 182cr, margin falls

The company's net sales surged 42 percent year-on-year in April-June. But operating profit margin was lower due to higher sales of low margin plain gold jewellery and coins.

Will RBI gold import curbs lead to de-rating of Titan?

The market reaction to Titan Industries in recent days suggests the party could be over for the watches to jewellery maker.

Don't see fall in gold jewellery demand: Titan

Jewellers in India faced shortage of the yellow metal ahead of the key wedding season. However Bhaskar Bhat, MD of Titan feels that sales have not dampened because we are in the middle of the wedding season.