Chief of Titan’s watches division Suparna Mitra steps down

Mumbai: Suparna Mitra, the long-serving chief of Titan Company’s Watches & Wearables Division, is stepping down. In a stock exchange filing on May 13, the Tata Group firm said Mitra had submitted her resignation, citing personal reasons.She will leave the company on August 12. A successor has not yet been named.Mitra’s departure marks the end of a long association with the maker of India’s best-known watch brands. She first joined Titan in 1994 and, after a stint at Hindustan Unilever, returned in 2006. In her most recent role—held since 2020—she oversaw the company’s efforts to reposition its watch business, improve design and materials, and expand retail presence. Under her leadership, Titan not only revived legacy brands like Raga but also introduced new ones such as Octane and Zoop.The company’s ambitious foray into premium watchmaking included the launch of India’s first indigenously produced Flying Tourbillon watch in 2024.Mitra holds an electrical engineering degree from Jadavpur University and an MBA from IIM Calcutta. Known for her customer-centric approach and attention to innovation, she is widely credited with steering the division through a phase of aggressive growth and international recognition—including Titan’s nomination at the prestigious Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.Last year, she joined food delivery giant Swiggy as an independent director before its IPO. That appointment, and her departure now, suggest that more independent or board-level roles may lie ahead. Her exit comes at a time when India’s consumer goods sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with discretionary spending shifting toward premium and digital-first products.