Tissot Expands its Retail Presence with its First Boutique in Chandigarh at Elante Mall

  

Chandigarh, 1st October , 2026 :  Swiss watchmaker Tissot, renowned for its precision, innovation, and timeless design, is proud to announce the opening of its first Chandigarh boutique located on the First Floor at Elante Mall. The new store represents a key milestone in the brand's North India expansion, offering visitors an immersive and elevated retail experience.

Spanning approximately 518 square feet, the boutique introduces a contemporary retail layout designed to showcase the brand's iconic collections. The space also features a Safe, Digital Screen, Strap Backwall and a Celebration Table.

“Opening our first boutique in Chandigarh is an important milestone for

Tissot in India,” says Sylvain Dolla, CEO of Tissot. “It reflects our ambition to be present wherever our customers and watch enthusiasts are.”

The new Tissot boutique presents some of the brand's most recognised collections, including the Tissot PRX, Seastar, Gentleman, Le Locle, T-Touch, PR100, Chrono XL, T-Race and Chemin des Tourelles collections. The Tissot PRX collection brings together its distinctive integrated design with contemporary proportions, while the Seastar collection reflects the brand's sporting spirit with timepieces created for those drawn to adventure and the water.

Designed as a reflection of the brand's heritage, the Chandigarh boutique embodies Tissot's commitment to a premium brand experience. Known for its evolving progressive landscape, Chandigarh offers a natural setting for Tissot to bring its Swiss watchmaking heritage and craftsmanship closer to the region's discerning consumers.

Guided by the philosophy of “Innovators by Tradition,” Tissot balances its rich heritage with forward-thinking design, encouraging customers to focus forward, celebrate individuality, and choose their own path in life. Through long-standing partnerships with global sports events and brand ambassadors, the brand continues to feel dynamic and relevant, while staying true to its Swiss heritage since 1853.

About the Tissot Chandigarh Boutique

Located 1st Floor, Elante Mall, Unit 146, Industrial Area Phase I Chandigarh 160002, the Tissot Chandigarh Boutique offers an extensive range of watches. The store is open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

About Tissot

Tissot, watchmakers blending tradition and pioneering spirit since 1853. Nestled in the Swiss mountains of Le Locle, Tissot crafts watches that become the storytellers of Iife's voyage: it's not just the destination that matters, but the importance of the path filled with significant milestones and unforgettable memories. The brand's ambassadors, including American basketball star Damian Lillard, Italian motorcycling sensation Enea Bastianini, Slovenian cyclist Primož Roglič, and Chinese Actors Liu Yifei and Simon Gong exemplify the hours of dedication preceding one's excellence. On a broader stage, Tissot also partners with the NBA, MotoGPTM, and the Tour de France as their Official Timekeeper. Discover Tissot's collections: T-Touch, PRX, Chemin des Tourelles. Every Swiss timepiece crafted embodies a fusion of heritage and innovation, and while priced accessibly, stands as an enduring legacy defying the constraints of time. Going beyond watchmaking and timekeeping, Tissot accompanies individuals in every moment, celebrating not only the achievements, but the journey itself.

Sheru Classic NPC Regionals 2026 to Be Held from October 9 to 11 in Panchkula

Chandigarh, October 1, 2026: With the aim of promoting bodybuilding, fitness and strength sports across Chandigarh-Tricity and North India, Sheru Classic NPC (National Physique Committee Worldwide India) Regionals 2026 will be held from October 9 to 11 at Indradhanush Auditorium, Sector 5, Panchkula.

The three-day mega sporting event will bring together athletes, fitness enthusiasts and strength-sports participants on a common platform and will feature the NPC North India Bodybuilding Championship, bodybuilding and Tri-Rox competitions, and the IPL-Indian Powerlifting competition as its major attractions.

Details of the event were shared at a press conference held at Chandigarh Press Club by octogenarian fitness icon and well-known internet personality Tripat Singh, President, NPC Sheru Classic Chandigarh Chapter; Yadvinder Singh, General Secretary, NPC Sheru Classic Chandigarh Chapter and Director, Sports-13; Harsimar Singh, Joint Secretary, NPC Sheru Classic Chandigarh Chapter; and Suryansh Pandit, AVP-Sales, Pro Ultimate Gyms.

Speaking at the press conference, Tripat Singh, President of the NPC Sheru Classic Chandigarh Chapter, said that the primary objective of the event is to create a strong and professional competitive platform for fitness, bodybuilding and strength sports in Chandigarh-Tricity and North India.

He said the championship would provide athletes with an opportunity to showcase their talent, preparation and dedication on a professional platform.

Yadvinder Singh, General Secretary of the NPC Sheru Classic Chandigarh Chapter and Director of Sports-13, said that athletes would get an opportunity to compete at a professional-level event, interact and compete with participants from different regions and gain valuable competition experience.

One of the distinctive aspects of Sheru Classic NPC Regionals 2026 will be its emphasis on inclusion and empowerment through sport.

Harsimar Singh, Joint Secretary of the NPC Sheru Classic Chandigarh Chapter, said “As part of the event's Star Category, specially challenged bodybuilders and wheelchair bodybuilding athletes will be given a dedicated platform to showcase their strength, determination and sporting ability. To encourage greater participation and remove financial barriers, entry for specially challenged participants in these categories will be free.”

The event will also place a special emphasis on women's participation and empowerment in fitness through the Bikini Championship.

Harsimar added, “Creating a dedicated competitive platform for women athletes will encourage greater participation of women in fitness and physique sports and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their discipline, confidence, hard work and athletic presentation before judges and spectators.”

Suryansh Pandit, AVP-Sales at Pro Ultimate Gyms, said that the competition would feature the IPL-Indian Powerlifting competition which will add a distinct dimension of strength sports to the event, allowing athletes to demonstrate their physical strength and performance. The combination of bodybuilding, physique, fitness and powerlifting would give sports enthusiasts an opportunity to witness multiple disciplines on a single platform.

Suryansh informed that athletes and fitness experts from Chandigarh-Tricity, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and other parts of North India are expected to participate.

The event is being presented with Pro Ultimate as the Title Sponsor, while Calcimax and Wellman are the Powered By Partners. Tynor Sports is the Co-Powered By Partner, while GAIL is supporting the event. Kinesis has joined as the Education Partner. The event has been conceptualised and managed by Sports-13.

The organisers said that the participation and association of NPC Worldwide India, the IFBB Professional League, Indian Powerlifting Championship and organisations associated with Sheru Classic will bring wider expertise and experience to the event.