New Delhi, April 27 -- A smartwatch is no longer just an add-on to your mobile phone. It has become a device that tracks your movement, records health data, guides workouts, and keeps you connected without pulling out your phone every time. Over the past few years, I've seen these wearables move from basic step counters to tools that people rely on through the day, whether it's checking heart rate during a run, navigating a route, or monitoring sleep patterns at night and stay reliable through long days without frequent charging.

What stands out now is how much you can get without spending at the top end. Starting from Rs.6,999, several smartwatch brands offer features that were once limited to higher price segments. This includes built-...