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HMT launches ‘AMRUT’ to mark 75th Independence Day

AMRUT was launched on August 15 at the HMT Heritage Centre and Museum, Jalahalli, Bengaluru. (Source: Sudhakara Jain)

 

On the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, HMT Limited, Bengaluru, launched a freedom commemorative watch named AMRUT on August 15 at the HMT Heritage Centre and Museum, Jalahalli.

After unfurling the national flag, A.K. Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, HMT Limited, launched two models of Amrut series in the presence of HMT officials. During his address, he informed that the watch symbolises the momentous years of the freedom struggle.

HMT museum, where the legacy will remain forever 

M.R.V. Raja, General Manager of HMT Ltd., while delivering the keynote address, informed that in true spirit of the occasion, Amrut watches have a photo of the Red Fort, a wavy flag, Ashoka Chakra, the number 75, and AMRUT etched on the dial. It has a multi-color dial with blue hands. Watches are available in gold plate and stainless steel versions. He also informed that the popular ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’ watch is being revived.

Among those present at the function were Vaish Y.K., GM (O&M), M.R.V. Raja, GM (O&M), S. Ramprasad, GM (CP & AM), Naresh T. Gurudasani, GM (MBX).

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