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International Watch Exhibition in Mumbai 18-21 September
MUMBAI: Indian consumers can get a glimpse of the latest trends in wrist watches and timepieces under a single roof. The International Watch Exhibition 2003 will be held between 18 and 21 September 2003 at Mumbai’s World Trade Centre.
Watch Market Review, that claims to be India’s and probably Asia’s oldest horological trade magazine, will be organising the exhibition. The publishing company had organised three Swiss Watch Fairs in the early 1990s.
The International Watch Exhibition will attempt to feel the pulse of the Indian economy and understand the mindset of the Indian consumer. The organisers claim to be in advanced stage of talks with prominent Indian and MNC watch companies for enlisting their support for making the exhibition a grand success.
“This exhibition will provide industry, trade and consumers to experience first-hand an event of international standards and scale. Every aspect design, décor, ambience, presence of the who’s who in the horological industry, class of visitors, commercial negotiations makes the International Watch Exhibition 2003 a ‘must-attend’ event,” says organiser and managing director of Watch Market Review Sunil Karer.
A note says that the exhibition is being held in Mumbai, which is home to 15 million people and the financial and commercial capital of India. “Mumbai also has the advantage of a burgeoning higher middle class and a large percentage of the affluent upper class. The city’s purchasing power and its role of trendsetter in fashion and lifestyle makes it the ideal choice for such a premium event,” adds Karer.
While talking about the timing, the organisers say that some of the salient features of this market, especially for products like premium watches are:
* The size of the higher middle class and upper class economic segments.
* The steady increase in disposable income; truly a buyers’ market.
* Many foreign watch brands are already available in the country after QRs were removed. This is a continuing process with many more brands poised for entry.
* The consumer is getting savvier by the moment; be it fashion, design, technology, after sales service or pricing.
* Freedom to buy a watch whenever the consumer chooses without worrying about forex.
Looks like watch connoisseurs are in for the time of their lives!
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FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
