From The Economic Times · Anumeha Chaturvedi · · 50s
India Watch Market Grows
Swiss watch exports to India surge 28.5% as China and US markets decline.
In brief
Swiss watch exports to India surge 28.5% as China and US markets decline. India's Swiss watch exports rose 28.5% in first nine months of 2026, outpacing China and US declines. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
India Watch Market Growth
India could become the seventh or eighth largest export market for Swiss watches next year, advancing from 14th now.
Export Surge in India
Swiss watch exports to India rose 28.5% from January to September 2026, worth 265 million Swiss francs.
Market Shifts
Exports to China and US fell 5.9% and 4.1% in January-September 2026, while France grew 80%.
India Strategy
Franck Muller focuses on culture, tradition, and religion for India with new collections for sports fans and Independence Day.
Upcoming Project
Franck Muller will launch its first real estate project in India within one month, partnering with luxury real estate companies.
The one thing
India's Swiss watch exports rose 28.5% in first nine months of 2026, outpacing China and US declines.
