KDDL Ltd, originally Kamla Dials and Devices Limited, specializes in manufacturing watch dials, hands, and precision components. Established in 1983, the company overcame initial setbacks by partnering with Tesio Precision, Taiwan, and later Ageo Seimitsu, Japan, to innovate its product line. With manufacturing units in Parwanoo, Derabassi, and Bengaluru, it has expanded its capabilities to include diamond-cut hands.
KDDL's strategic growth includes the acquisition and amalgamation of subsidiaries like Kamla Retail Limited and Himachal Fine Blank Limited, enhancing its retail and manufacturing scope. It operates India's largest retail chain for luxury Swiss watches through its subsidiary, Ethos Limited. Recent expansions include acquiring Swiss company Esma AG and increasing its stake in Kamla Tesio Dials Limited. In 2022-23, KDDL continued its expansion by opening six new stores, merging Satva Jewellery and Design Limited, and increasing its stake in Pylania SA to make it a wholly-owned subsidiary. The company is also setting up a new plant in Bangalore for manufacturing steel bracelets.
