Titan Company Limited, a part of the Tata Group and a leading name in lifestyle and consumer products in India, has announced that Ajoy Chawla will take over as the new Managing Director (MD) from January 2026. He will succeed C.K. Venkataraman, who is set to retire after a long and successful tenure with the company.

Key Points

• C.K. Venkataraman, the current MD of Titan, will retire on December 31, 2025. Ajoy Chawla will officially take over the role starting January 1, 2026.
• Ajoy Chawla is currently the CEO of Titan’s Jewellery Division, a key segment that contributes a major portion of Titan’s revenue and profitability.
• Under his leadership, the jewellery business, especially the Tanishq brand, has seen consistent growth, innovation, and expansion both in India and international markets.
• With over 40 years of experience Chawla has held various strategic roles across different segments.
• He joined Titan in 1990 and has been instrumental in building customer-centric retail strategies and enhancing the brand's market share.