Overview

Wipro Enterprises has Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting and Wipro Infrastructure Engineering under its umbrella. Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting is a leading FMCG business in Personal Care, Home Care, Lighting & Switches and Office Furniture. Wipro Infrastructure Engineering is a diversified engineering business in the fields of Hydraulics, Water Treatment, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace and Automation Solutions.

Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting is among the fastest growing FMCG businesses in its operating geographies of Asia the Middle East and Africa, with revenues of over Rs.7700 Crs. Its businesses include personal wash products, skincare products, male grooming products, toiletries, wellness products, household products, electrical wire devices, domestic and commercial Lighting and modular office furniture. It has a strong brand presence with significant market share across segments in India, South East Asia, East Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

The acquisitions of Unza, Yardley, LD Waxsons and Ma Er – over the years have given Wipro Consumer Care a global footprint. Its portfolio includes a range of anti-germ, anti-bacterial and anti-virus products in santiziers, handwash, soaps, liquid detergents and surface and floor cleaners. These products are available in India, Asia and Africa markets. Wipro Consumer Care’s key brands include Santoor (a toilet soap brand with extensions in personal care), Chandrika (an ayurvedic toilet soap brand), Maxkleen (a germ kill surface and floor cleaner brand) Giffy (a dishwash and vegetable wash brand), Enchanteur (a female toiletry brand), Safi (a Halal toiletry brand), Aiken (an antibacterial brand), Romano (a male toiletry brand), Bio Essence (a Skincare brand), Yardley (a luxury toiletry brand), Carrie (a Kids and baby toiletry brand), Pahnli (a household care brand) and Garnet (a LED lighting brand). In May 2019, Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting announced the acquisition of Splash Corporation in Philippines, expanding its presence in South East Asia. Key brands of Splash are Hygienix, SkinWhite, MaxiPeel and Vitress. In December 2019, Wipro Consumer Care acquired Canway Corporation a South African personal care Company. Canway’s popular brands include, Oh So Heavenly, Iwori and IQ.

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) business spans over four decades in hydraulics. It is amongst the largest independent hydraulic cylinder manufacturers in the world. It delivers over a million cylinders to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across the globe. WIN specializes in designing and manufacturing custom built  Hydraulic Cylinders for applications in diverse segments of Construction & Earthmoving, Material & Cargo Handling, Forestry, Farm & Agriculture, Mining and Truck Tipping.

WIN today is a diversified business in Aerospace, Additive Manufacturing, Automation Solutions and Water Treatment. Established in 2013 the Aerospace Business provides solutions in Actuators (Cylinder & Piston), Aerostructures, Machining, Sheet Metal, Assembly and Testing. The Additive Manufacturing (AM) Business, Wipro 3D, works with clients to deploy metal AM solutions in Aerospace, Defense, Industrial and Healthcare Segments. WIN Automation caters to Industrial Automation needs of Indian & ASEAN manufacturing industries as a system integrator. In April 2019, WIN Automation acquired Incite Cam’s automation business to further enhance its capability to deliver integrated automation solutions. Wipro Water offers end-to-end solutions in Water and Wastewater treatment for industrial applications, catering to industries such as Oil and Gas, Steel, Power, Pharma and Chemical.

Given WIN’s engineering expertise, the business has stepped up and launched specific solutions to fight COVID-19. These products are ClearHealth, a device to identify, track, and prevent the virus, ClearWalk, sanitizing walkway, Clearkart, a mobile, robot-assisted, medicine dispensing device. SafeSheild, a face shield, SafeKey, a multi-purpose device to handle doors and latches, AirBridge, an Emergency Breathing Assist System (EBAS).

In addition, Wipro Enterprises has two joint ventures:

  1. Wipro GE Healthcare Private Limited
  2. Wipro Kawasaki Precision Machinery Private Limited

 

Raghavendran Swaminathan (Raghav)

Chief Financial Officer Wipro Enterprises

Raghav Swaminathan is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a rich background in global finance and leadership. As a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience, Raghav has played a pivotal role in top transnational companies. Currently serving as the CFO of Wipro Enterprises Ltd., he oversees the financial strategies of the company's two main businesses: Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, focusing on Home Care, Personal Care, Lighting, and Food; and Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, providing Hydraulic Solutions, Automation Solutions, Aerospace, Water Treatment and Additive Manufacturing.

Under Raghav's leadership, Wipro Enterprises achieved significant milestones, including reaching approximately 2 billion USD in FY 23, with more than 50% of revenues generated outside India. Managing over 70 subsidiaries, he led numerous successful initiatives such as multiple M&As, cost restructuring, and joint ventures. Raghav also spearheaded the establishment of 5 new business diversifications and created 2 Corporate Venture Funds for investing in startups. His expertise extends to transformation projects, including cost consolidation, savings, GST implementation, and business transformation in RTM/GTM/Ecommerce.

Raghav possesses a deep understanding of global and technology trends, enabling him to drive policy matters for the group with the government. He serves as a steward for the Board and ensures impeccable corporate governance for Wipro Enterprises. With his extensive experience and strategic acumen, Raghavendran Swaminathan continues to make significant contributions to the success and growth of Wipro Enterprises Ltd.