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Philips India Limited Unlisted Shares

Annual Report: 2024

Year: 2024

Annual Report Summary

Impact with Care - Philips India Limited Annual Report 2023-24 Summary

Financial Highlights (FY 2023-24):

  • Sales: Total sales reached ₹59,374 million, with Health Systems contributing 48%, Innovation Services 38%, and Personal Health 13%. Others contribute 1%.
  • Profit Before Tax: Increased to ₹3,269 million, a 1.9% growth compared to the previous year.
  • Net Worth: Total net worth increased to ₹14,896 million.
  • Capital Expenditure: Substantially increased to ₹6,201 million, allocated towards expanding HIC capacity, establishing a new PIC facility, and upgrading IT equipment.
  • Retained Earnings: Increased by ₹2,553 million, reaching a total of ₹14,321 million.
  • Cash Balance: Increased to ₹2,728 million.

Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM):

  • The 94th Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:30 A.M. via Video Conference (VC) / Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).
  • Key agenda items include: Adopting the financial statements, approving the appointment of Mr. Dev Kumar Tripathy as a director and as a Whole-time Director, appointing Mr. Angarai Dorairajan Aditya Ratnam and Mr. Harish Chawla as Directors, appointing Mr. Bharath Ram Raman Sesha as a Director and as Managing Director, and approving the remuneration of cost auditors.

Board of Directors & Key Personnel Changes:

  • Appointments:
    • Mr. Bharath Ram Raman Sesha to Managing Director effective September 1, 2024.
    • Mr. Dev Kumar Tripathy as Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer.
    • Mr. Angarai Dorairajan Aditya Ratnam and Mr. Harish Chawla as Directors.
  • Resignations:
    • Mr. Daniel Mazon and Mr. Sudeep Agrawal from the position of Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer.
    • Ms. Pooja Bedi resigned from the position of Whole-time Director and Company Secretary.
    • Mr. S.M. Datta as Independent Director
  • Composition:
    • A.D.A. Ratnam is the Non-Executive Independent Director-Chairman
    • Geetu Gidwani Verma is the Non-Executive Independent Director
    • Dev Kumar Tripathy is the Whole - Time Director and Chief Financial Officer
    • Harish Chawla is the Whole - Time Director
    • Bharath Ram Raman Sesha is the Managing Director effective from September 1, 2024

Business Performance:

  • Health Systems: Delivered strong performance despite global economic headwinds. Focus on sales, distribution, contract manufacturing, and R&D for Philips Group in India. Launch of new MRI and Spectral CT technologies.

  • Personal Health: Faced a challenging environment with intense competition. Launched new products like Philips Nourish Care hair straightener. Leveraged digital marketing and celebrity endorsements to build brand relevance.

  • Philips Innovation Campus (PIC): Established in 1996 in Bengaluru, serves as a software research and development organization for Royal Philips. Hosts over 4400 professionals. Focuses on AI-based solutions, smartphone data analytics, and digital health solutions. Sales amounted to ₹22,700 million. Material Changes and Commitments:

  • The company's application for equity share capital reduction remains pending in NCLT.

  • A demand notice from EPFO was received; the Company filed a writ petition with the Karnataka High Court challenging this. The court has ordered a stay on the said demand.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):

  • Philips India focuses on healthcare and related issues, particularly for women, children, and adolescents.
  • CSR programs aim to improve healthcare access for disadvantaged communities through multi-year projects and awareness campaigns.
  • Collaborates with NGOs such as Smile Foundation and PCOS Society of India.
  • CSR amount spent for the Financial Year Rs. 53,351,453

Other Key Points:

  • The report includes details on board meetings, audit committee, CSR committee, stakeholders' relationship committee, and nomination and remuneration committee activities.
  • Internal control systems are considered adequate.
  • The Board of Directors confirms compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Focus on workforce transformation, cultural evolution, and employee empowerment.
  • Details provided on remote e-voting procedures for the Annual General Meeting.
  • Company is committed to continue the program to prevent sexual harassment of women.

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