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Havells, Krut LED Form JV For US Expansion

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Havells India enters into a joint venture with KRUT LED, aiming to expand its Made-in-India marketing presence in the US, utilising Rs 1000 crore investment and exclusive licensing.

Havells India, a leading electronic manufacturer, aims to introduce their brand in the US market and capture new opportunities. The company plans to invest Rs 1000 crore in 2024-2025 to expand product capacities for various product lines, including cables, refrigerators, lighting, and fans. Additionally, they are also planning to explore avenues for manufacturing AC compressors. 

Havells India Limited has also announced its process of establishing a joint venture in the US with KRUT LED, a distributor company based in South Carolina. This collaboration showcases a significant step for Havells as it moves towards ownership ranging from 75% to 90%. These ventures will handle the sale and distribution of ACs and luminaires.

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In the fiscal year 2023-2024, Havells India reports a notable increase in sales, reaching Rs 18,550 crore, marking a 10% year-on-year growth. The company’s net profit also sees a significant rise by 18% to Rs 1,273 crore. 

Additionally, the Llyod consumer durable business records sales of Rs 3,785 crore for FY24, accompanied by a deduction of loss, which dropped to Rs 164 crore from Rs 222 crore in the previous fiscal year. Indicating a promising outlook for the company as it continues to strengthen its position in the market.

Anil Rai Gupta, chairman of Havells India, said that the main aim of the company is to become the first Indian electronic manufacturer to launch its own brand in the US. He also emphasises on creating a brand in the US based on both price and technology. He also plans to invest Rs 700 crore on capex.

Havells being a pioneering Indian electronic manufacturer in the US have introduced air conditioners under their Lloyd brand, which will be retailed through Lowe’s, a popular American home improvement retailer. Electrical cables and luminaires will be marketed under the Havells brand.

Havells India has set up its US headquarters in New York and recruited a local team dedicated to product development and customization.The company successfully exported products worth nearly $80 million.

Rajiv Goel, the executive director of Havells India, highlighted that within the next 4-5 years, the US market alone could contribute 35-40% to Havells’ total international business. Hel noted that the US market presents learning opportunities and the potential to impact product launches targeting the high-end segment in India. The aspirations of global standards among Indian consumers, especially in the upper strata, open up an opportunity for Havells to position its products for affluent demographics.

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