# India Watch Market Grows

> Swiss watch exports to India surge 28.5% as China and US markets decline.
- Title: India Watch Market Grows · The Economic Times | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: india, swiss watches, franck muller, watch exports, watch industry, Watch, Market, Grows, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fashion-/-cosmetics-/-jewellery/india-a-rising-star-in-swiss-watch-exports-market-franck-mullers-erol-baliyan/articleshow/135099917.cms
- Author: Anumeha Chaturvedi
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:15:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, swiss watches, franck muller, watch exports, watch industry
## 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.
## Key takeaway

India's Swiss watch exports rose 28.5% in first nine months of 2026, outpacing China and US declines.