Indian auction house AstaGuru has opened its second international office in Singapore, establishing a regional base as it looks to expand its reach among collectors across Southeast Asia.

The Singapore headquarters follows the Mumbai-based auction house’s launch of its first overseas office in London in May, as AstaGuru accelerates its international expansion and seeks to connect collectors in Asia and global markets with Indian art, fine jewellery, luxury watches and rare collectibles.

Founded in Mumbai in 2008, AstaGuru has built its business around online auctions, timed sales, real-time bidding and digital catalogues. The company says it accounts for about 40% of India’s auction market and has developed a collector base spanning established and emerging buyers.

The new Singapore office will serve as a regional hub for client engagement, advisory services and consignment sourcing, with a focus on Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian market. It will also host private previews and events alongside AstaGuru’s online sales.

The office is headed by Jillian Kwan, who joins as managing director, Singapore. Kwan has more than two decades of experience in the international auction and luxury sectors, with expertise spanning fine art, jewellery, watches and collectibles.

“Singapore has established itself as a key art and cultural hub in Asia, bringing together collectors, institutions, galleries and global wealth in a distinctly connected ecosystem,” Kwan said. “With AstaGuru’s presence here, we aim to become a meaningful part of that ecosystem by bringing exceptional works to new audiences, sharing specialist expertise and building long-term relationships.”

AstaGuru Chief Business Officer Aparna Batra described the Singapore launch as a strategic step in the company’s efforts to build a more interconnected market between India, Southeast Asia and international collecting centres.

“Singapore will serve as a gateway to deepen engagement with collectors across Southeast Asia, strengthen cross-border participation and unlock greater access to exceptional Indian art, jewellery, watches and luxury collectibles,” Batra said.

The expansion comes as Singapore continues to develop its position as a regional centre for art, culture and wealth, offering AstaGuru access to a market that brings together collectors and institutions from across Asia.

While the auction house’s digital platform remains central to its business, the Singapore operation is intended to add a local, in-person dimension through specialist consultations, private gallery viewings and curated physical previews.

The office will showcase works from the Indian modern art market in September, including pieces by S.H. Raza, M.F. Husain, Thota Vaikuntam and Krishen Khanna, giving collectors an early opportunity to view works ahead of selected AstaGuru auctions.

AstaGuru said the Singapore expansion reflects its broader ambition to position itself as a major Asian platform for art and luxury auctions, while increasing cross-border participation and cultural exchange among collectors.

The company’s next phase of international growth will focus on building relationships with collectors and consignors in Southeast Asia while continuing to use its digital auction infrastructure to connect them with the wider global market.

For upcoming auctions and bidder registration, AstaGuru directs collectors to its website.