Brands
Just Watches opens luxury timepiece store in Whitefield’s buzzing Nexus Mall
MUMBAI: If time is money, Whitefield just got a little richer. Just Watches, the luxury multi-brand retail chain from Timex Group India Ltd, has launched its second Bengaluru store at Nexus Neighbourhood Mall, bringing a curated selection of world-class timepieces to one of the city’s most upscale neighbourhoods.
Covering 529 square feet, the store houses a sleek blend of fashion and horology, displaying iconic labels such as Timex, Daniel Wellington, Versace, Philipp Plein, Plein Sport, Guess, and GC. The layout promises an immersive retail experience tailored to the tastes of Bengaluru’s discerning watch lovers.
“India’s premium watch market is on an exciting upward trajectory, shaped by a new generation of consumers who view watches as an extension of personal style and identity”, said Timex India MD Deepak Chhabra. “Our second Just Watches store in the city caters to those who seek a blend of global design, premium craftsmanship, and everyday versatility in their timepieces”.
With this expansion, Timex Group is continuing its march towards premiumisation, tapping into India’s growing appetite for luxury with new retail outlets in high-footfall zones. The move aligns with the brand’s national rollout strategy to offer a diverse selection of international watch brands in a one-stop destination.
As the premiumisation trend continues to tick upward, Just Watches is positioning itself as the go-to address for timepiece connoisseurs. The Whitefield launch isn’t just about selling watches — it’s about selling time well spent.
Brands
Hocco crosses Rs 530cr revenue in two years
Sauce.vc-led Rs 100cr raise values ice cream brand at Rs 2,500cr pre-money as quick commerce hits 20 per cent of sales.
MUMBAI: Hocco has just scooped a seriously sweet milestone crossing the Rs 530 crore revenue mark in just two full years of operations. The fast-growing Indian ice cream and indulgence brand announced it has raised Rs 100 crore in fresh capital led by Sauce.vc. The round values the company at Rs 2,500 crore pre-money and underscores investor confidence in its rapid scale and distinctive India-first approach.
Founder Ankit Chona said the brand’s success stems from solving real Indian challenges extreme summer heat, fragmented cold chains and culturally rooted tastes. “In India, product development doesn’t end in the lab. It only ends when it survives the street,” he noted. This philosophy has produced viral hits such as Aamchi mango ice cream, BIX cake-sponge sandwiches, the Oh cone and culturally relevant collaborations like Haldiram’s Barfi and festive Modak specials.
Hocco currently operates manufacturing facilities in Ahmedabad and Panipat with a production capacity of approximately 3 lakh litres per day, running near full capacity in peak season. The fresh capital will help expand this to around 4.5 lakh litres per day.
Quick commerce has emerged as a major growth engine, now contributing ~20 per cent of overall business and growing nearly 2x year-on-year. The channel has boosted product discovery, increased consumption frequency and helped extend ice cream beyond its traditional seasonal limits.
Sauce.vc founder Manu Chandra said, “At Sauce, we believe that when you chance upon an outlier business, you double down with stronger conviction. We see Hocco as just that.”
With a strong innovation pipeline, deeper distribution and continued focus on cultural relevance, Hocco is entering its third year aiming to capture even more mind space and market share. In a category long dominated by legacy players, this young brand is proving that the coolest way to win is to build for India’s realities, one scoop, one street and one satisfied craving at a time.
