The HMT watch manufacturing facility at Jalahalli in Bengaluru on August 15 witnessed a lot of clients queuing as much as purchase special-edition watches that have been launched to mark the eightieth Independence Day.
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HMT Watches recorded gross sales of greater than ₹35 lakh in a single day on Independence Day, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Metal H.D. Kumaraswamy stated.
Describing the overwhelming response as a serious increase to efforts to revive the enduring model, Mr. Kumaraswamy stated in an interplay with journalists throughout his go to to Holenarasipur in Hassan district on Monday that the HMT had launched a couple of uncommon special-edition watches to mark Independence Day.
“Clients stood in lengthy queues to purchase the watches,” he stated, expressing astonishment on the response, particularly by the younger.
“The response from clients has strengthened our resolve to revive the corporate,” the Minister stated.
There was a time, he stated, when proudly owning an HMT watch was a matter of pleasure and status. His intention was to deliver again that glory. “We’ve got been making steady efforts for the final two years to revive the manufacturing facility. A high-level committee was shaped beneath the chairmanship of Planning Fee member V.Okay. Saraswat. The committee has submitted its report. I’ve mentioned reviving the manufacturing facility with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman,” he stated.
He additionally thanked the youth for his or her curiosity in buying HMT watches. “No matter age, individuals stood in queues to buy the watches. I thank all of them, significantly the youth, for displaying affection for HMT watches,” he added.
Printed – August 17, 2026 07:05 pm IST
