Havells’s biggest bet loses steam
The Lloyd acquisition, which was supposed to catapult the electricals giant into the consumer durables segment, has missed expectations. But chairman Anil Rai Gupta has only just doubled down on the brand. Will the risk pay off?
4 August, 2023•10 min
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4 August, 2023•10 min
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