Brands
Aston Martin revs up its watch collection for India debut
Delhi: Aston Martin has shifted gears from road to wrist, unveiling its first-ever watch collection in India. Developed with Timex Group, the line translates the marque’s high-octane design DNA into timepieces that fuse precision engineering with effortless style.
The launch was teased at an exclusive preview in Delhi, hosted for India’s leading lifestyle and luxury media, ahead of a commercial rollout at premium Timex Group outlets such as Just Watches, as well as select high-end retailers across the country.
The collection splits into two distinct tracks, Timeless, a nod to vintage heritage, and Icon, a sleek contemporary line for modern luxury seekers. Signature materials, titanium, carbon fibre, and silicone, echo Aston Martin’s automotive craftsmanship, while details like wheel-rim dials and stitching inspired by car interiors make the connection between watch and car immediate and visceral.
At the forefront is the TRG Automatic, a skeleton-dial marvel powered by a Japanese automatic movement and housed in a lightweight titanium tonneau case. Carbon-fibre flanks and performance-textured straps echo the precision and power of Aston Martin’s engineering.
Designed and manufactured by Timex Group, the collection marries British luxury with global craft expertise. Prices in India range from Rs 17,995 to Rs 57,995, with availability at Just Watches, Justwatches.com, and key retailers including Shoppers Stop, The Collective, Kamal Watches, Zimson Watches, Swiss Time House, Sethi Watch Company and Ganga Ram Gallery.
“Premium, design-led timepieces are booming in India. This collaboration with Aston Martin lets us deliver exceptional craftsmanship and innovation to discerning consumers,” said Deepak Chhabra, managing director, Timex Group India.
“This collection distils Aston Martin’s artistry and performance into a wearable form. It’s for those who drive the extraordinary every day,” said director of brand diversification, Aston Martin, Stefano Saporetti.
The collection is more than a wrist accessory, it’s an adrenaline rush in miniature, a reminder that Aston Martin’s spirit isn’t confined to the tarmac. Fasten your seatbelts.
Brands
Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
