Ajanta and Orpat: The Clock Brands That Define Mumbai Homes

Walk into almost any home in Mumbai, and chances are you’ll spot an Ajanta wall clock quietly ticking away. For decades, Ajanta clocks and Orpat clocks have been trusted household names, known for their affordability, durability, and wide availability. In a city where every second counts, these brands have become part of daily life, offering both function and style at prices families can afford.

About Orpat Group

The Orpat Group, headquartered in Morbi, Gujarat, was founded by the late Odhavjibhai R. Patel, who also established Oreva and Ajanta. The name ORPAT is widely believed to be derived from the founder’s initials, although the company hasn’t formally confirmed it.

Today, the group employs  5,000+ people and has a strong global distribution network. While Orpat, as a brand, has diversified into calculators, fans, home appliances, and LED lighting, Ajanta remains most strongly associated with wall clocks and table clocks.

Why Ajanta/Orpat works?

The most popular brands in the clock manufacturing industry are Seiko, Citizen, Casio, Titan and Oreva. Oreva/Ajanta is a clock manufacturer, so they have complete control over every aspect of their product, right from designing to manufacturing to sales. While the other brands in this article have diversified, the Ajant,a/Oreva/ORPAT group has stuck to manufacturing only wall and desk clocks, and that exclusivity is sure to get them some reverence.

With over 50 years of experience, Orpat has developed some iconic designs, ensuring style and, more importantly, a clutter-free experience. For example, their TBB-157 is a minimalist, modern design that’s bound to be a home-office favourite. It’s available in two popular colours, black and red. That’s not just it, though. Their wall-clock designs range from the super simple to some pretty funky ones – perfect for whatever mood you want to set in a room in your house.

What makes Ajanta/Orpat such a darling of the masses in Mumbai is the strong distribution. It has a robust presence on Amazon. Another positive aspect of their distribution is that  Ajanta products are available in major and smaller shops in Mumbai, the latter being the lifeline of any mass-produced item.

Challenges Ajanta/Orpat faces

The wall clock and table clock market in India has evolved. Many households now rely on smartphones or smart devices to check the time, meaning clocks are increasingly seen as home décor items rather than necessities. At the same time, local and unbranded manufacturers are offering stylish designs at lower prices, though often with compromised quality. Still, Ajanta and Orpat’s reputation for durability and value for money keeps them in demand. For example, my own Ajanta table clock has been running without issues for more than three years –  proof of why these brands continue to earn customer loyalty.

Ajanta and Orpat may not carry the luxury appeal of Seiko or Titan, but in Mumbai homes, they hold something far more powerful: trust and familiarity. Backed by strong distribution, affordable pricing, and decades of goodwill, Ajanta wall clocks and Orpat table clocks remain the go-to choice for families across India. According to this report, it is the world’s largest clock manufacturer.

If you’re looking for reliable, affordable, and stylish clocks in Mumbai, Ajanta and Orpat are still among the best names to count on – quite literally.