Overview
- At the New Delhi gathering, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was photographed wearing Jaipur Watch Company’s Baagh timepiece during the AI Impact Summit 2026.
- The watch integrates an authentic 1947 one-rupee coin and a walking tiger motif, linking the design to India’s independence and conveying strength aligned with Make in India messaging.
- Coverage identified the piece as the Roman Baagh variant with an approximately 43mm stainless steel case, a Japanese Miyota movement, and a sapphire crystal.
- News reports cited a price near ₹55,000, and the brand’s site lists the model in the ₹55,000–₹60,000 range.
- Founder Gaurav Mehta said the sighting set off heightened interest in Indian-made luxury, as commentators framed the choice as a heritage statement at a high-tech summit.