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LAPP India to showcase latest technologies at ELASIA 2024
Mumbai: LAPP India, a supplier of cable and connectivity solutions for the transmission of data, signal and power, will be showcasing their products and solutions at ELASIA 2024, India’s premier electrical and electronics exhibition. The event will be held from 24 to 26 May 2024, at the BIEC – Bangalore International Exhibition Centre.
LAPP India will be highlighting a diverse range of products, including their well-known brands ÖLFLEX – Power & Control Cables, UNITRONIC- Data & Communication Cables, ETHERLINE® – Industrial Ethernet Cables and a range of accessories like glands, conduits, and connectors.
On showcase will also be the newly launched packaging of ÖLFLEX® INFRA – ISI Marked Single Core Wires for residential and commercial buildings. The single core wires are available in Flame Retardant (FR), Flame Retardant Low Smoke Halogen Free (FR-LSH) and Halogen Free Flame-Retardant Z (HFFR Z) variants. These wires are safe to use in public infrastructure and home environments as they slow down the spread of fire and generate harmful chemicals detrimental to human life.
“ELASIA is a great platform for us to connect with our customers and partners, and to showcase our comprehensive offer for the Buildings & Infrastructure segment, a fast-growing segment in India, Wires & Cables are an essential component of electrical systems in both residential and commercial settings making it crucial to choose the right type of wires and cables for each application to guarantee the efficient and safe functioning of the electrical system. LAPP offers high quality, reliable and safe products making it the trusted and preferred partner for all your cabling requirements,” LAPP India managing director Marc Jarrault. “We are excited to be a part of this year’s event and to share our wide range of products focusing on Building & Infrastructure segment.”
LAPP India’s Commitment to Customers
LAPP India is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services. As stated on their website, their core values include:
. Partnership: Building strong, long-term relationships with customers.
. Innovation: Continuously developing new and improved products and solutions.
. Quality: Delivering products and services that meet the highest standards.
. Sustainability: Taking environmental responsibility into account in all their activities.
By upholding these values, LAPP India strives to be a trusted and preferred partner for its customers in India.
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Kwality Wall’s reports standalone losses following strategic HUL demerger
Ice cream major faces Rs 64 crore Ebitda loss amid commodity inflation and muted Q3 sales
MUMBAI: Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited (KWIL) has released its first set of financial results as a standalone entity, revealing a challenging start to its independent journey. Following its successful demerger from Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) on 1st December 2025 and its subsequent listing on 16th February 2026, the company is navigating a transition period marked by structural changes and high input costs.
For the quarter ended 31st December 2025, the company reported revenue of Rs 222 crores. Despite the revenue base, the bottom line was impacted by several factors, resulting in an Ebitda loss of Rs 64.2 crores. When calculated on a Pre-IND AS 116 basis, the Ebitda loss stood at Rs 83.8 crores.
Organic Sales Growth (OSG) declined by 6.5 per cent year-on-year during the quarter. Volume growth, however, saw a marginal increase of 1.2 per cent. The company reported a gross margin of 41.5 per cent. Additionally, exceptional expenses amounting to Rs 94 crores were recorded, primarily linked to non-recurring costs during the transition phase.
Performance across portfolios and channels was mixed. Within the impulse portfolio, brands such as Magnum and Cornetto recorded mid-single digit volume growth, indicating steady demand in on-the-go consumption. However, the in-home portfolio, which includes take-home packs, experienced muted consumption. The company is planning a relaunch of this category with improved offerings ahead of the 2026 season.
Quick commerce (Q-Com) continued to emerge as a strong growth driver, delivering robust double-digit growth during the quarter. Meanwhile, the company also expanded its physical distribution network by increasing the number of company-owned cabinets across markets.
Margin pressure during the quarter was driven by a combination of one-off factors and broader cost inflation. Gross margins were impacted by around 600 basis points due to trade investments made for stock liquidation. Additionally, cocoa price inflation contributed to another 400 basis points of pressure on margins.
Deputy managing director Chitrank Goel attributed the muted performance partly to prolonged monsoons and transitional challenges linked to the GST framework. Operating expenses also increased as the company invested in establishing its standalone supply chain, operational systems and corporate infrastructure following the demerger.
Looking ahead, the management remains focused on a volume-driven growth strategy. To restore profitability, the company has initiated a cost productivity programme aimed at reducing non-consumer-facing costs. It is also working on building regional manufacturing networks to optimise logistics expenses and improve operational efficiency.
The commodity outlook for the near term remains mixed. Dairy prices are expected to remain firm due to tight supply conditions and rising fodder costs. Sugar prices may also move higher following increases in the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). While cocoa prices have moderated recently, currency depreciation has offset some of the potential cost relief for the company.
