New Delhi, June 24 -- India's appetite for Swiss watches shows no signs of slowing. Exports of these timepieces to India rose over 10% year-on-year in the first five months of 2025, driven by aspirational buyers and evolving tastes.

Exports of Swiss watches to India rose to 104.3 million Swiss francs ( Rs.1,100 crore) in January-May, up from 94.2 million francs in the same period last year, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). This follows a strong performance in 2024, when exports reached nearly Rs.2,600 crore.

While globally Swiss watch markets such as China and Hong Kong have slowed, India has emerged as a bright spot with the strong momentum expected to carry through the wedding and festive season. Industry ...