{
  "id": 17446940,
  "title": "HMT brings out new ‘Kannadiga’ watch collection for Karnataka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/hmt-brings-out-new-kannadiga-watch-collection-for-karnataka",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T18:03:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/hmt-brings-out-new-kannadiga-watch-collection-for-karnataka/article71650541.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) will introduce a new \"Kannadiga\" watch collection in honor of the 71st Kannada Rajyotsava. The watches will feature Kannada numerals, a Gandabherunda emblem, a yellow-red Kannada flag, and be presented in four different styles. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy announced on Saturday that the watches would be available in two variants - strap and chain - and cost between ₹3,500 and ₹3,600. The strap variants will come with genuine Italian leather straps priced at ₹450 each. The collection will be unveiled at HMT Grounds in north Bengaluru on Sunday evening and is expected to join HMT's premium watch segment. Social media platforms were buzzing with excitement following the announcement, as fans eagerly awaited the new collection. The company's past success with the Gandaberunda collection, which sold out within hours after being restocked, has generated similar expectations for the \"Kannadiga\" line. HMT's Union Minister emphasized the significance of the initiative as a special contribution to Karnataka on the occasion of the 71st Rajyotsava.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "HMT launches Kannadiga watch collection for Karnataka's 71st Kannada Rajyotsava",
    "Watches feature Kannada numerals, Gandabherunda emblem, yellow-red flag",
    "Collection priced between ₹3,500 and ₹3,600 with Italian leather straps"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}