Havells Q1 Profit Falls 14% to Rs 352 Crore as Weak Summer Hurts AC Sales
Havells, an electrical equipment manufacturer, reported a 14% decline in standalone net profit to Rs 352.00 crore for Q1 FY24. Net sales decreased by 6% to Rs 5,438.00 crore due to weak demand for cooling products. The cables segment grew by 27%, while Lloyd Consumer and Electrical Consumer Durables segments declined by 34% and 14% respectively. Management expects challenges to be temporary with improvements anticipated in coming quarters.

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Havells , a leading electrical equipment manufacturer, has reported a decline in its financial performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year. The company's standalone net profit dropped 14% to Rs 352.00 crore, down from Rs 409.00 crore in the same period last year, reflecting challenging market conditions and an unexpectedly weak summer.
Revenue and Profitability
The company's net sales decreased by 6% to Rs 5,438.00 crore, compared to Rs 5,783.00 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This decline in revenue was primarily attributed to weak sales of air-conditioners, fans, and air-coolers due to the unexpectedly mild summer.
Segment Performance
The company's performance varied across different segments:
Segment | Revenue (₹ in Crores) | YoY Change |
---|---|---|
Switchgears | 630.00 | +9% |
Cables | 1,933.00 | +27% |
Electrical Consumer Durables | 906.00 | -14% |
Lloyd Consumer | 1,262.00 | -34% |
The cables segment showed strong growth with a 27% increase, while the Lloyd Consumer and Electrical Consumer Durables segments faced significant declines of 34% and 14% respectively.
Management Commentary
Anil Rai Gupta, Chairman of Havells, commented on the results, stating that the high channel inventory for air conditioners will take 1-2 quarters to liquidate, with production being adjusted accordingly. He expects the challenges to be transitory, with revenue growth and margin improvements anticipated in the coming quarters.
Outlook
Despite the challenging quarter, Havells remains optimistic about future performance. The company expects the current challenges to be temporary and is looking forward to improvements in revenue growth and margins in the upcoming quarters.
Investors and analysts will be closely watching Havells' performance in the coming quarters for signs of recovery, particularly in the consumer durables and Lloyd segments.
Note: All financial figures are based on the standalone results for the quarter ended June 30, as reported by Havells Limited.
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