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Incorporation of Titan Company Limited
Titan is founded as a joint venture between the Tata Group and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) — with a clear purpose to transform India's watch industry and create world-class capability at home.
1984
First batch of Titan executives join
Titan's first batch of executives joins, laying the foundation for the company's design-led, purpose-driven culture.
1985
The first set of watch protos
First set of watch protos for review and shortlisting - Mr Xerxes Desai, Mr Anil Gore, Mr Anil Manchanda.
1986
First print advertisement
The iconic print advertisement created by Ogilvy & Mather; showcasing a catalogue of beautiful watches. Consumers would walk in to stores with cuttings from the ad.
1987
Titan Watches Factory (Hosur) inaugurated
Titan's flagship manufacturing facility opens in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, bringing world-class quartz watchmaking to India while creating opportunities for local talent.
1988
Mumbai Showroom Inauguration
Launch of the first company owned store in Mumbai. Store inaugurated by Mr J.R.D. Tata in the presence of Mr Xerxes Desai and Mr A.L. Mudaliar, TIDCO chairman.
1990
JV with Timex
A joint venture from the year 1992. Helped by the JV, Timex was next only to Titan in popularity. After dissolution of this partnership in 1998, Titan reclaimed the share, with the launch of Sonata.
1992
Raga collection
Launch of specially designed ladies watches, with Indian motifs and interchangeable fabric straps. Raga was later relaunched and is today Titan's most successful sub brand.
1992
Launch in Europe
A bold statement of Indian design and quality on the world's most competitive horological turf.
1993
PSI 2000
Titan introduces rugged sporty watches with serious features like 200m water resistance, and high precision chronographs.
1994
Tanishq jewellery launch
Titan enters jewellery with Tanishq, tackling a largely unorganised market where consumers faced limited transparency on purity, pricing and quality.
1996
Karatmeter introduced
Tanishq introduces the Karatmeter, giving customers a simple, non-invasive way to test the purity of their gold and making transparency a defining part of the brand.
1997
Free a Dream - CSR for CRY
Titan supported a microlight flying programme in Aug 1998 - Free a Dream, in support of CRY.
1998
‘Thief in the Family’ campaign
Tanishq's provocative ‘Thief in the Family’ campaign challenges blind trust in the family jeweller and sparks a wider conversation about gold purity and consumer trust.
1998
Edge — the slimmest watch in the universe
Titan launches Edge, celebrated as the slimmest watch in the world — a landmark in design engineering. 
2002
Tanishq's Golden Harvest Scheme launches
A unique scheme that allows customers to make regular monthly contributions and earn a bonus amount from Tanishq. The scheme helped fulfil consumers' desire to own exclusive Tanishq jewellery.
2002
Fastrack (FT) launch
Fastrack debuts as a bold, trend-led brand for India's youth, spanning watches and accessories.
2003
Titan signs Aamir Khan
Titan teams up with Aamir Khan for its memorable advertising campaign "Whats your style".
2004
Raga relaunch
Raga launches as a sub brand with Rani Mukherjee as its brand ambassador.
2006
Jodhaa Akbar
Tanishq crafts the exquisite jewellery for the film Jodhaa Akbar, blending heritage craftsmanship with cinema.
2007
Titan Eye+ launch
Titan enters eyewear with Titan Eye+, bringing quality and style to a fragmented category.
2007
Tanishq launches Zoya boutique
Zoya, Tanishq's luxury boutique brand, is launched for the discerning connoisseur.
2009
Helios' first store opens
Titan Company forays into premium multi brand watch retailing with Helios. The store houses the most distinguished high-end international brands such as Fossil, Nina Ricci, Seiko, Versace, Citizen, Hugo Boss.
2009
Titan topline crosses USD 1 Bn
Titan crosses the landmark USD 1 billion revenue milestone.
2010
Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton
Built with aluminium and gold, soil from different nation countries is set in channels on the surface of the baton. Queen Elizabeth’s message is engraved on a miniature 18-carat gold leaf. Designed by Foley Design alongwith Titan and Bharat Electronics, the baton is a delicate mix of aesthetics and technology, with an in-built location tracking system and a camera capable of sending images to the Games website.
2010
Launch of Mia by Tanishq
Mia by Tanishq launches — contemporary, everyday jewellery for the modern working woman.
2011
SKINN by Titan launched
Titan enters the fragrance category with SKINN, offering international-quality perfumes.
2013
Titan Industries new corporate identity
To mark the completion of 25 years Titan Industries rebrands as Titan Company Limited, to more closely reflect the lifestyle segments that it operates in. The new corporate logo, designed by Ray & Keshavan, conveys the commitment to drive innovation, nurture talent, create value and delight consumers.
2013
Titan opens its 1000th store
Titan becomes the first Indian company with 1000 stores in seven varied formats under watches, jewellery, eyewear.
2013
Titan Engineering & Automation Ltd (TEAL) incorporated
Titan's precision engineering capability is formalised as TEAL (became a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2017), extending Titan's expertise into aerospace, automation and advanced manufacturing.
2015
Titan takes a majority stake in CaratLane
Titan acquires a majority stake in CaratLane, India's leading omnichannel jewellery brand, embracing digital-first retail for a new generation.
2016
Titan launches its first smart watch JUXT
JUXT, Titan's first smartwatch, is designed in partnership with HP. Driven by a dual caliber mechanism – housing an analog Titan caliber 6130 and a digital module the smartwatch’s features includes incoming call notifications, receiving email and social media notifications.
2016
Taneira is launched
Titan enters ethnic wear with Taneira, celebrating India's rich textile heritage through sarees and more.
2017
HUG Innovations aqui-hire
Titan acquires Hyderabad-based wearable and internet of things (IoT) platform startup HUG Innovations; which has been transformed into Titan Smart Labs.
2020
Titan EyeX launches
This extraordinary product combines earphones, glasses, and fitness bands, all into one power packed device. Powered by advanced Qualcomm chips with Clear Voice Capture and Noise Dependent Voice Control technologies, EyeX offers an unmatched immersive experience.
2020
Titan Watches Launches Slim Mechanical Edge
It took 5 years for the Titan Watches team to design and engineer this sensational movement. This 2.2 mm Slim Mechanical Edge movement is one of the slimmest commercially produced mechanical movements in the world. It has 106 precision parts, 81 of which are manufactured in our Hosur factory.
2020
IRTH is launched
Titan launches IRTH to address an unmet need in women's handbags: stylish, functional and thoughtfully designed solutions for active everyday lives.
2022
Tanishq enters US markets
Tanishq goes global, opening its doors to customers in the United States.
2023
Titan Watches Launches Titan Stellar
Titan Watches unveiled Titan Stellar, the brand’s new line of space inspired watches. Titan invited Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to travel to space to grace the event
2023
Titan Eye+ in the GCC
Titan Eye+ expands internationally into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
2024
IRTH Launches its First Store in Mumbai
IRTH from the House of Titan, a premium handbag brand, is thrilled to announce the launch of its first exclusive brand store in Mumbai.
2024
Zoya Ring Wins German Design Award
(DEC), have won the German  Design  Award 2025, for  the  Zoya  Ring  from Aeterna  collection  in the category of Excellent Product Design – Luxury Goods.  Sangeeta Dewan, Head of  Design  for  Zoya  is  the  designer  of  this  award  winning  masterpiece. 
2024
CaratLane Becomes a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
CaratLane has become a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Company with effect from 18th July 2024
2024
Jalsa enters GPHG — India's first flying tourbillon
Titan's Jalsa by Nebula debuts at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) 2025, showcasing an India-made flying tourbillon on the world's most prestigious watchmaking stage.
2025
Pragati launched
Titan launches Pragati, bringing its environmental, social and governance commitments together under one integrated sustainability strategy, with clear goals and roadmaps for responsible and equitable progress.
2025
Damas acquisition
Titan acquires a 67% stake in Damas Jewellery's GCC business (completed 6 Feb 2026), significantly strengthening its Middle East presence.
2026
Titan launches beYon
Titan expands the House of Titan with beYon, a dedicated lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewellery brand. Positioned as accessible, fashion-forward, everyday adornment 'beyond occasion’.
2026
Titan crosses ₹75,000 crore
Titan crosses ₹75,000 crore in FY 2025-26, marking a significant business milestone and reflecting the continued strength and scale of its portfolio across businesses.
2026
Made in India – A Titan Story
Made in India – A Titan Story brings Titan's journey to life through the stories of J.R.D. Tata and Xerxes Desai, celebrating the ambition, innovation and perseverance behind one of India's most iconic consumer brands.
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