Philips to increase the sale of products manufactured in India.
Justification
Philips with 17.8 bn euros in sales in 2022, & a strong workforce of 71k+ employees is all set to increase its production of personal healthcare products in India with a main focus on the mother & childcare sector.
It has increased its manufacturing operations in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, a place for the company’s beauty & grooming products manufacturing, followed by an existing manufacturing facility in Silvassa, a Union Territory.
Philips functions across multiple sites in India, offering a wide range of products ranging from hair care essentials like dryers to specialized beard trimmers for men & sterilizers for mother & childcare segment.
The company has a strong grip in various sectors such as diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, and personal health products.
Deeptha Khanna, EVP and Chief Business Leader of Personal Health at Royal Philips, emphasized the strategic importance of India for their personal health business and their commitment to supporting the well-being of the population.
