Garmin Receives ‘Most Advanced Health Monitoring Smartwatch’ Award At Amazon.in’s ‘Best in Tech Awards 2026’
Garmin has received the
‘Most Advanced Health Monitoring Smartwatch’ award from Amazon India at its
Best in Tech Awards 2026 (BITA 2026), held on September 18, 2026.
The recognition
highlights the health, fitness and performance monitoring capabilities offered
by Garmin smartwatches, which provide users with data related to areas such as
activity, training and daily health. Garmin has been developing health and fitness
monitoring technologies, including sensors and algorithms, across its
smartwatch portfolio.
The award comes as the
Indian smartwatch market faces a period of contraction. According to IDC’s
India Wearable Market Report for Q2 2026, the overall Indian smartwatch market
declined four percent year-on-year, while Garmin’s advanced smartwatch
shipments went up by 234.2 percent year-on-year during the same period.
Garmin’s portfolio in
India spans multiple smartwatch categories, including the Forerunner range for
running, walking and cycling, Lifestyle models, Outdoor models and flagship
watches with a broader range of health, fitness and performance features. The
company also offers features that allow users to access functions such as music
directly from compatible watches, reducing the need of carrying a smartphone
during workouts.
Health monitoring remains
a key part of Garmin’s smartwatch offering. Depending on the model, Garmin
watches can track metrics such as steps, sleep and heart rate, giving users
information about their daily activity and fitness. There’s also Garmin Coach,
which provides training guidance for users working towards fitness goals.
Garmin has also been
involved in research related to human health and performance. The company says
its devices have been used by medical institutions, including AIIMS, as well as
by medical researchers and hospitals in studies involving human health data.
Commenting on the
recognition on behalf of Garmin India, Deepak Raina said, “We are pleased to
receive this recognition from Amazon.in BITA 2026. At Garmin, we believe health
insights should be useful for everyone—whether someone is training for a
marathon, managing a demanding work routine or simply taking the first step
towards a more active lifestyle. Our aim is to help people better understand
their habits and make choices that work for them.”
The Amazon.in BITA 2026
recognition comes as Garmin continues to expand its presence in India’s
advanced smartwatch segment. The company’s 234.2 percent year-on-year shipment growth
in Q2 2026, against a four percent decline in the overall smartwatch market,
marks a significant change in the performance of the segment and provides
context for the award.
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