Brands
Helios Luxe brings Swiss watchmaker Auguste Reymond to India
MUMBAI: Helios Luxe by Titan Company Ltd. is adding a distinctly Swiss accent to India’s luxury watch conversation. The premium watch destination has announced the India debut of Auguste Reymond, an independent Swiss watchmaker with a legacy that stretches back to 1898. The partnership marks the brand’s first official entry into the country and positions Helios Luxe as its exclusive retail home in India.
The move comes as Helios Luxe sharpens its ambitions. The brand is aiming to more than double its market share to 20 per cent and reach a turnover of Rs 2,000 crore over the next three years. With plans to scale up to 100 boutiques across India in five years, Auguste Reymond is set to play a key role in that journey.
For Indian consumers, the launch brings something refreshingly different. Auguste Reymond is known for producing handcrafted, hand assembled and individually numbered mechanical watches, made in limited quantities. This is Swiss watchmaking that favours personality over mass appeal and story over logos.
Leading the India showcase is the Origin Lunar, a striking timepiece inspired by the surface of the moon. It features intricate lunar engraving and a super luminova infused bezel that glows vividly in the dark. Powering the watch is the iconic hand wound Unitas calibre, a nod to traditional mechanical craftsmanship that has stood the test of time.
The broader India collection includes 23 watches across four lines: Origin, Unity, Heritage 1898 and Magellan. Prices for the core range sit between Rs 1.3 lakh and Rs 2.5 lakh, while two statement Origin models are priced at Rs 4.5 lakh and Rs 7.5 lakh.
Titan’s Watches Division vice president and chief sales and marketing officer Rahul Shukla, says Indian buyers are increasingly looking beyond familiarity. “Consumers today want authenticity, craftsmanship and stories that feel personal. Helios Luxe is built for discovery in the accessible luxury space.”
For Auguste Reymond, India represents a milestone market. “We produce in limited quantities with close artisanal attention,” says deputy CEO Sundar Klingenberg. “India has an audience that values heritage, innovation and mechanical watchmaking.”
Even for those who do not follow watches closely, the message is clear. Luxury today is less about status and more about character. And Helios Luxe is betting that India is ready to wear its stories on its wrist.
Brands
Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
