HMT launches “Kannadiga” watch series to mark Karnataka’s 71st Rajyotsava

Hindustan Machine Tools announced a new watch line called “HMT Kannadiga” to coincide with the 71st Kannada Rajyotsava. The series features Kannada numerals, the Gandabherunda emblem, and the state flag colors, with the name displayed in Kannada script.

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said the collection will be available in strap and chain variants, each offered in four styles and priced at roughly ₹3,500 and ₹3,600 respectively. The strap version will include genuine Italian leather straps priced at ₹450 each.

Officials noted that the watches incorporate modern technology and a radium glow. The unveiling is set for Sunday evening at the HMT Grounds in north Bengaluru, and social media buzz has already surged following the announcement.