{
  "id": 5360517,
  "title": "From Giving Away His Winnings At 19 To Building India’s Ultra-Luxury Watch House: Meet Krishiv Tekchandani",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/from-giving-away-his-winnings-at-19-to-building-indias-ultra-luxury",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T15:21:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/focused-view/from-giving-away-his-winnings-at-19-to-building-indias-ultra-luxury-watch-house-meet-krishiv-tekchandani"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's luxury watch market is attracting new entrants who plan to produce limited quantities of timepieces. As the country's affluent population grows and consumers become more premium-oriented, there is an increasing demand for high-end watches. At the age of 19, the international golfer Krishiv Tekchandani gained attention on social media after donating all of his prize money to a COVID-19 vaccination drive for blue-collar workers at his golf club. Recognizing another concern, he also appealed to young people to donate blood before getting vaccinated, as blood donation was temporarily deferred after certain COVID-19 vaccinations. This act showcased his sense of responsibility beyond the golf course, encouraging an entire generation to contribute by giving back. As an international golfer with over 100 trophies and an entrepreneur educated at the London School of Economics and Harvard Business School, Krishiv is now launching XII NOON, his ultra-luxury watch house. The brand aims to be a globally recognized house originating from Bharat, producing only 45 timepieces annually. XII NOON watches are crafted with pride in India for the world, focusing on rarity, exceptional craftsmanship, exclusivity, and purpose. For Krishiv, this venture represents building luxury with a meaningful impact.",
  "summary": "India Emerges As Key Growth Market For Luxury Watchmakers, Entrants Focus On Limited Production. India’s luxury watch market is seeing new entrants who plan to tap into the market with limited annual production. The country's luxury watch market is gaining traction as rising affluence, premiumisation, and a growing base of younger luxury consumers drive demand for high-end timepieces. At 19, the…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}