Videocon climbs on plans to invest Rs 100 crore in R&D, manufacturing capacities

12 Dec 2011 Evaluate

Videocon Industries is currently trading at Rs. 172.40, up by 1.35 points or 0.79% from its previous closing of Rs. 171.05 on the BSE.

The scrip opened at Rs. 171.90 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 172.45 and Rs. 170.05 respectively. So far 10776 shares were traded on the counter.

The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 227.00 on 21-Dec-2010 and a 52 week low of Rs. 162.00 on 25-Nov-2011.

Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 174.00 and Rs. 169.50 respectively. The current market cap of the company is Rs. 5183.19 crore.

The promoters holding in the company stood at 68.32% while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 13.00% and 13.84% respectively. 

Videocon Industries is likely to invest over Rs 100 crore next year in research and development and in enhancing manufacturing capacities. The company is aiming to strengthen its position against Korean giants like LG and Samsung. The company used to invest Rs 50-60 crore in research and development every year.

The company plans to come up with entire new range on most products. The company is lining up an entire new range in washing machines as well as in LED television segment. Besides, it plans to introduce more range in the Smart TV category.

The entity is also developing its manufacturing units both in Uttarakhand and Maharashtra. It will make another Rs 50 crore investment for the new lines and on upgrading the technology.

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