{
  "id": 11582339,
  "title": "Mumbai Hosts GPHG Exhibition 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/mumbai-hosts-gphg-exhibition-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/mumbai-hosts-gphg-exhibition-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The prestigious Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) exhibition opened in Mumbai, India, in 2026 as part of the World Tour, signaling India's growing significance in the luxury watch market. The exhibition, hosted at The St. Regis Mumbai, featured 78 out of 84 nominated watches competing in 14 categories for the coveted Aiguille d'Or. This year marked another milestone for India, as Pranav Saboo, the Managing Director and CEO of Ethos Limited, joined the GPHG 2026 jury. The exhibition showcased contemporary watchmaking across craftsmanship, creativity, and technical innovation from more than 50 brands. The GPHG President, Raymond Loretan, emphasized the organization's mission of openness, excellence, and transmission, with a focus on making the competition more diverse, international, and inclusive. Since 2020, the GPHG Academy has played a crucial role in expanding the competition's boundaries, with the introduction of the Iconic Watch Prize and the Special Jury Prize. In 2026, these distinctions were further broadened to recognize significant contributions to watchmaking beyond the formal competition. The GPHG's expansion into India reflects the rising importance of the country in the Swiss watch industry, with exports to India increasing by 31.6% during the first half of 2026. Loretan believes this growth signifies the emergence of a genuine watch culture in India, beyond mere commercial expansion.",
  "summary": "The prestigious Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève awards (GPHG) opened the 2026 World Tour in India, reaffirming India as one of the key global markets for luxury watches. Hosted in partnership with Ethos Limited at The St. Regis Mumbai this week, the exhibition brought together 78 nominated watches (out of 84) competing across 14 categories, all vying for the Aiguille d’Or. The watches…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}