Bangalore: Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting has crossed INR 10,000 Crores in sales in FY23. The news of Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting’s new milestone was celebrated at Wipro House, Bangalore and across its offices globally yesterday.
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting have seen significant growth across its geographies, brands, and categories. Its flagship Santoor brand is the No.2 soap brand in India with sales of over Rs.2650crores, and it’s female toiletries brand Enchanteur has also crossed 1000 crores. Additionally, its lighting business crossed 1000 crores in FY23.
FY23 was a special year with the FMCG India business growing at 17% and Malaysia strengthening its No. 1 position in personal care with strong growth of over 20+%. Vietnam crossed the USD 100 Mn revenue mark with double-digit growth. Other markets with double-digit growth included South Africa, the Middle East & Philippines.
Mr. Vineet Agrawal, CEO of Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, said, “This is indeed an exciting moment for us all. This would not have been possible without the contribution of the entire Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting team, both past and present. We have come a long way since 2003, when we were INR 300 crores to being a global FMCG company growing 33X times in the last two decades.
Our consistent performance reflects our entrepreneurship mindset across the organization, ability to convert adversity into opportunity, and seamless on-ground operational excellence. I once again take this opportunity to thank all our employees and esteemed stakeholders on this great accomplishment.”
The company has also expanded its footprint in homecare across key markets with the launch of liquid detergents, fabric softeners, dish wash and floor cleaners. Wipro announced its foray into Foods with the acquisition of the Nirapara brand – spices and ready-to-cook food in this fiscal year. Wipro Consumer Care Ventures, started in 2019, has made 10 investments in India and Southeast Asia so far.
From 1945, starting as a vanaspati brand, with its factory in Amalner, Maharashtra, to becoming a leading player in FMCG across India and International markets, Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting today has a presence in 60 countries, has 18 factories and more than 10,000 employees with women comprising 54% of its total workforce.
About Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, a part of Wipro Enterprises, is among the fastest growing FMCG businesses in India. Wipro Consumer Care’s business includes personal wash products, toiletries, facial care products, home care products, electrical wire devices, Domestic and Commercial Lighting and seating solutions. With 51% of its revenue coming from international businesses, 10,000+ employees and 54% women employees globally, it has a strong brand presence with significant market share across segments in India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
