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Titan ties up with Italian motorcycle brand Ducati to sell its limited range
NEW DELHI: In a novel marketing technique, the Titan brand of watches has tied up with Italian motorcycle brand Ducati to release a new range inspired by the technology and finesse of the Italian brand.
The Titan Ducati collection comprises eight watches and will be available in Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai for the next eight to 12 months.
Said to have been inspired by the naked Ducati bike models, the watches costing Rs 22,995 to Rs 26,995 have features like multiple piece case construction, stainless steel body, carbon fibre dials and fully automatic multifunction calibres.
Titan will not sell these watches in volumes but expects to sell 5000 models, showcasing the features of Titan as a brand and a timepiece, along with the personality of Ducati.
According to Titan Global marketing and product head Rajan Amba said, “Collaborations are nothing new for Titan that has in the past partnered with other brands as well. From cars to Marvel super heroes, Titan thrives on shared messaging and mutually beneficial alliances.”
Referring to the high price, he said the look, feel and design intricacy of the movement and not the price mattered.
Amba says “We are going to use outdoor publicity in Bangalore and Bombay, while in Delhi the focus would be print. We are choosing large hoardings and good locations.”
Ducati Motor holding S.p.A B.U. director apparel & brand development Lucio Attin? said, “We are delighted that a great company such as Titan selected the brand Ducati to launch a new collection of sport inspired watches in India. This represents the confirmation that Ducati is more and more a global brand expressing the values of sport, style and performance, well beyond the boundaries of the motorcycle world.”
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Dish TV shareholders approve three independent directors
99.49 per cent vote of confidence strengthens board as company expands into connected TV, e-commerce and OTT.
MUMBAI: Dish TV has just been served a near-perfect vote of confidence and the shareholders have dished it out in style. Shareholders of the DTH operator have approved the appointment of three new Independent Directors with an overwhelming 99.49 per cent approval. The three appointees are Mr Arun Kumar Kapoor, Ms Heena Naishadh Bhatt and Mr Ashok Anant Paranjpe.
The strong mandate reflects continued investor faith in the company’s strategy, disciplined execution and long-term value creation. It comes as Dish TV focuses on stabilising its core DTH business while actively scaling new verticals connected TV platform VZY, B2B e-commerce ShopZop, and OTT service Watcho to build a more diversified and resilient growth trajectory.
Dish TV India Limited, CEO & executive director Manoj Dhobhal said, “We are encouraged by the shareholders’ approval of the appointment of the Independent Directors and sincerely thank them for their continued trust and confidence. The Board is already benefiting from the Directors’ collective experience, which will further sharpen strategic focus and support disciplined execution.”
With a fresh, strengthened board in place, Dish TV is well positioned to navigate the evolving media landscape. In a sector where every percentage point matters, a 99.49 per cent thumbs-up is the kind of ringing endorsement that suggests the company’s recipe for the future is already tasting right.
