You'll see more Swiss companies selling their products in India now. For example, we have a shoe maker that wants to conquer the Indian market, Switzerland State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger told Moneycontrol.
India’s trade pact with Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein will make Swiss chocolates, watches and apparels cheaper in the country. At the same time, Indian exporters hit by Trump tariffs get a new lease of life as a range of products including tea, coffee, textiles, marine products, leather, gems, and engineering goods get better market access in these four countries.
Salman Khan, who's getting ready for the release of his film Sikandar on Eid, posted pictures on his Instagram account flaunting a limited-edition Ram Janmabhoomi watch, by luxury watch brand Jacob & Co.
...And all about the Unity watch which marks 40 years of the first Indian going into space and has astronaut Rakesh Sharma's famous first words in space - 'Saare Jahan Se Achha' - inscribed on the back.
At a time when mechanical watches are competing with smartwatches and the near-ubiquitous mobile phone in India, Jaipur Watch Company founder Gaurav Mehta says he's not worried about the future of wristwatches.
Watchmakers are showcasing their most luxurious creations in Geneva this week at the Watches and Wonders fair. The fair will open its doors for three days – up from two last year– from 13 to 15 April. Watch for more details!
Suparna Mitra, CEO of Titan Watches and Wearables, said that the wearables segment is expected to account for approximately 16-17 percent of its revenue in the segment this fiscal year
As part of the trade deal with EFTA, India will reduce basic customs duties on chocolates and on wrist as well as pocket watches originating from Switzerland. The levy will be brought down to zero in equal instalments over a seven-year period.
Apple Inc. has halted sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US ahead of a patent-related ban. Additionally, out-of-warranty repairs for these models will no longer be available, posing potential challenges for consumers.