overview

Change, they say, is the only constant. In keeping with the changing times, we have given our vision, our goal and our focus a brand new identity.

With the vision of spreading happiness in everybody's life, Salora International Limited today has emerged as a diversified entity with interests in sourcing and procurement, manufacturing, supply chain management, distribution, marketing, retail and after-sales service. Over three decades of enriched experience in electronics helps us serve in diverse realms like Consumer Electronics, Telecom, Information Technology and Lifestyle.

Salora International Ltd. is the flagship company of Jiwarajka Group. Under the able aegis of its visionary chairman Late Mr. S.R. Jiwarajka, the group has come a long way since its inception in 1968 and today commands a formidable presence both in the Indian and overseas markets. With a track record of over 36 years in manufacturing and distribution, SIL became a public listed company in 1993. SIL is a listed entity on both the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange and has a big family of more than 5000 shareholders.

SIL is a leading player in the Indian consumer electronics industry and caters to both the retail and the B2B space. Over the years we have developed substantial competence in the manufacturing of CTV components. Our home production, SALORA, has products across LED TV / CRT TV, Smartphone, Tablets, Mobile Phones, Multimedia Speaker Systems, 3G data cards and Melamine & Glassware products. With PAN India sales and service operations we distribute a range of international brands like Alcatel One touch and Zojirushi along with our home production SALORA. We are also proud business partners of leading organizations, catering to the Consumer electronics, IT & Telecom and Lifestyle & Household product needs in India.

Salora has got a wide service network of 170 service centers in 127 cities across the country to meet and exceed our customer's expectations in telecom and consumer electronics. Our manufacturing facilities are located at the company's sprawling complex in Noida. The state-of-the-art automated units employ 1300 people including about 200 engineers and professionals. The units are ISO 9001:2008, IEC65 & ISO 14001 compliant.

Overview

Change, they say, is the only constant. In keeping with the changing times, we have given our vision, our goal and our focus a brand new identity.

With the vision of spreading happiness in everybody’s life, Salora International Limited today has emerged as a diversified entity with interests in sourcing and procurement, manufacturing, supply chain management, distribution, marketing, retail and after-sales service. Over three decades of enriched experience in electronics helps us serve in diverse realms like Consumer Electronics, Telecom, Information Technology and Lifestyle.

Salora International Ltd. is the flagship company of Jiwarajka Group. Under the able aegis of its visionary chairman Late Mr. S.R. Jiwarajka, the group has come a long way since its inception in 1968 and today commands a formidable presence both in the Indian and overseas markets. With a track record of over 36 years in manufacturing and distribution, SIL became a public listed company in 1993. SIL is a listed entity on both the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange and has a big family of more than 5000 shareholders.

SIL is a leading player in the Indian consumer electronics industry and caters to both the retail and the B2B space. Over the years we have developed substantial competence in the manufacturing of CTV components. Our home production, SALORA, has products across LED TV / CRT TV, Smartphone, Tablets, Mobile Phones, Multimedia Speaker Systems, 3G data cards and Melamine & Glassware products. With PAN India sales and service operations we distribute a range of international brands like Alcatel One touch and Zojirushi along with our home production SALORA. We are also proud business partners of leading organizations, catering to the Consumer electronics, IT & Telecom and Lifestyle & Household product needs in India.

Salora has got a wide service network of 170 service centers in 127 cities across the country to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations in telecom and consumer electronics. Our manufacturing facilities are located at the company’s sprawling complex in Noida. The state-of-the-art automated units employ 1300 people including about 200 engineers and professionals. The units are ISO 9001:2008, IEC65 & ISO 14001 compliant.

Directors

Our Board of Directors has been instrumental in the process of taking us from ideation to success and in developing our business strategy and governance of principles. Under the guidance of our visionary chairman Late Mr. S.R.Jiwarajka, the group has grown a lot since its inception. The Board is responsible for chalking out long and short-term strategies, establishing corporate policies, and overseeing the executive management team.

Shri Gopal Sitaram Jiwarajka is Chairman & Managing Director of the Company. He possesses rich experience across the fields of manufacturing, marketing and consumer goods.  He has served his duties as former President in PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi. He is having in depth knowledge of Indian market conditions for business of consumer electronics, telecom and IT products. Under his leadership, the company has focused on strategic partnerships, product diversification and market expansion. 

Tarun Jiwarajka is commerce graduate and possesses rich experience in Marketing, Finance, Production and Administration and has extensively traveled all over the globe. He possesses rich experience in TV and electronic industry and possesses in depth knowledge of Indian conditions in respect of this industry.

Sanjeev, is the founder & CEO of Centum Learning Limited. Centum under his leadership has become the first Indian Multinational Training & Skills Company with operations in over 19 countries. Centum Learning has also figured among the Top 15 Leaders in Training Outsourcing Worldwide for three consecutive years. It was also conferred with the Excellence in Training Award at the World HRD Congress 2010 and UK India Skills Forum Award 2010. He has a proven track record in establishing and leading successful global customer centric organisations with large resource bases and managing transitions profitably. He has been a visiting faculty at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad and was a member of the Bharti Airtel Management Board, the 5th largest Telecom Company in the world. Besides, he is a trustee of a leading international Human Rights NGO called Breakthrough. He is also the Co-chair of FICCI Skill Development Forum and the member of the Boards of several companies. Over the years, Sanjeev has received many honors and accolades including:
• Udyog Rattan Award by the Institute of Economic Studies
• Award for“Creating Corporate Advantage in Global Economy” by the Delhi School of Economics

Smt. Neetu Jiwarajka is an Executive Director of the
Company. She has got an enormous experience and exposure. She has contributed
her experience in the field of Business Development. She looks after products
portfolio and business in Life Style product business of the Company. On
humanitarian and social grounds too, she is a personality to adore for
generations to come.

 

Shri Karna Singh Mehta is Non-Executive & Independent Director
of the Company. He is a Chartered Accountant by profession and is spearing head
of M/s. S.S. Kothari Mehta & Co., Chartered Accountants. He has
specialization in Corporate Financial Planning & Corporate Restructuring,
Project Financing, Business Valuation, etc. He has been a re-known professional
in the recent past and headed important position, like director of SEBI,
National Stock Exchange, President of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
Delhi. Shri Mehta has a wide exposure to industry in his capacity as director
of some leading companies in the corporate sector.
 

 

Vision & Mission

Vision

As our Corporate Slogan ‘Technology For Happiness’ says, Salora’s vision is to increase the Wellbeing & Happiness in everybody’s life.

Mission

To Reach the masses with products they want, quality they desire and convenience they deserve in each and every part of their life.

Awards & Recognitions

At the inaugural International Seminar on Information Technology and communication organized by Wisitex Foundation, Mr. S. R. Jiwarajaka, the chairman of Ericsson Telecommunications Ltd was conferred a unique distinction. An award that was a first of its kind. The ‘Telecom Ratna’. A tribute to his pioneering contribution of over 30 years that helped usher in the telecom revolution in the country. The fruits of this global vision and over 50 years of expertise in the field of electronics are also borne on other companies he is chairman of – namely Salora International Ltd. Not Only making us one of india’s foremost manufacturer’s of TV’s and TV Components, but also fueling our thrust into areas of cutting edge technology like IT, Telecom and software. In order to expand business horizon company has introduces Multimedia Speakers, LCDs & LEDs TVs, Mobile handsets, data cards under the salora brand. So when it comes to turning vision and experience into reality, you can rely on one name, Salora. A name that speaks of quality you can depend upon.

Most Emient Distributor From ‘NCN’ – 2010
Best Potential Award From ‘Kingmax’ – 2010
The Best Growth Award From ‘Kingmax’ – 2008
Best Sales Performance Award From ‘BenQ’ – 2007
Outstanding Performance Award From ‘Sony Ericsson’ – 2006
Best Service centre Award From ‘Sony Ericsson’
Best Global Service Partner Award From ‘Sony Ericsson’

Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance is a system by which Companies are controlled and directed in the best interest of their Stakeholders. The strong Corporate Governance is indispensable to resilient and vibrant capital markets and is an important instrument of investor protection. It is the blood that fills the veins of transparent corporate disclosure and high quality accounting practices. It is the muscle that moves a viable and accessible financial reporting structure. Therefore, transparency and accountability are the two basic requirements of Corporate Governance. At Salora we strive to aim our actions to be governed by our values and principles in line with the provisions of the Act and the Regulations issued by the Government. Our code of Conduct is reflected in our continued commitments to ethical business practices across the Company. BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Company’s policy towards the composition of the Board is to have an appropriate mix of Executive and Non- executive & Independent & Women Directors to maintain the independence of the Board and to separate its functions of governance and management. The Company is having Four Non-Executive Directors out of which three are Independent in terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and relevant provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, more than half of the total number of directors on the Board are Non-executive and half of Independent for providing better means to Corporate Governance norms as envisaged in relevant provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 providing norms for Corporate Governance. None of the Directors on the Board is a member of more than 10 Committees and Chairman of more than 5 Committees as specified in relevant provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, across all the Public/ Listed companies in which he/she is a director. The Directors have made the necessary disclosures regarding Committee positions as to be given under Regulation 26 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015. The functions, responsibility, role and accountability of the Board are well defined. The detailed reports of the company activities and performances are periodically placed before the Board for effective decision-making. Present Structure of the Board
Name of the Director Category
Shri Gopal Sitaram Jiwarajka Chairman & Managing Director
Shri K.S. Mehta Non-Executive Independent Director
Shri Sanjeev Kaul Duggal Non-Executive Independent Director
Shri Paramartha Saikia Non-Executive Independent Director
Shri Tarun Jiwarajka Whole Time Director
Smt Neetu Jiwarajka Executive Director
  Board and its committee Meetings and procedures All material information is circulated to the Directors before the meeting or placed at the meeting, including information required to be made available to the Board under Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 with Stock Exchanges. The Company has established the procedures to enable the Board to periodically review compliance report of laws applicable to the Company. Scheduling and Selection of Agenda items for Board Meetings.  * Board materials Distributed in advance Agenda and Notes on agenda are circulated to the all Directors, in advance, in the defined Agenda format. All material information is incorporated in the Notes on Agenda for facilitating meaningful and focused discussions at the meeting for taking proper decisions.  * Recording Minutes of proceedings at Board/Committee Meeting The Company Secretary of the Company records the minutes of the proceedings of each Board and Committee meetings. Draft minutes are circulated to all the members of the board/ committee for their comments as per applicable secretarial standards. The finalized minutes of proceedings of a meeting shall be entered in the Minutes Book within 30 days from the conclusion of that meeting and signed by the Chairman of the meeting or Chairman of the next meeting. BOARD COMMITTEES: 1. Audit Committee: The Board has constituted Audit Committee as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, & SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, comprising of four Directors, three are Non- Executive Independent Directors and one Non-Executive Director. The constitution of audit committee meets the requirements of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, as amended from time to time. The primary objective of the audit committee is to monitor and effectively supervise the Company’s Financial Reporting. The terms of reference The terms of reference of the Audit Committee are as stated in under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and as per the Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereof and include: A. Powers The Audit Committee shall have the following powers: 1.   To investigate any activity within its terms of reference; 2.   To seek information from any employee; 3.   To obtain outside legal or other professional advice; 4.   To secure attendance of outsiders with relevant expertise, if it considers necessary; B. Role 1.   Oversight of the company’s financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financial information to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and credible; 2.   Recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditors of the company; 3.   Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by the statutory auditors; 4.   Reviewing, with the management, the annual financial statements and auditor’s report thereon before submission to the board for approval, with particular reference to: a. Matters required to be included in the Director’s Responsibility Statement to be included in the Board’s report in terms of clause (c) of sub-section 3 of section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 b. Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same c. Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment by management d. Significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit findings e. Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial statements f. Disclosure of any related party transactions g. Qualifications in the draft audit report 5.   Reviewing, with the management, the quarterly financial statements before submission to the board for approval; 6.   Reviewing, with the management, the statement of uses / application of funds raised through an issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.), the statement of funds utilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer document / prospectus / notice and the report submitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the utilisation of proceeds of a public or rights issue, and making appropriate recommendations to the Board to take up steps in this matter; 7.   Review and monitor the auditor’s independence and performance, and effectiveness of audit process; 8.   Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the company with related parties; 9.   Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments; 10. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the company, wherever it is necessary; 11. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems; 12. Reviewing, with the management, performance of statutory and internal auditors and adequacy of the internal control systems; 13. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including the structure of the internal audit department, staffing and seniority of the official heading the department, reporting structure coverage and frequency of internal audit; 14. Discussion with internal auditors of any significant findings and follow up there on; 15. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal auditors into matters where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of a material nature and reporting the matter to the board; 16. Discussion with statutory auditors before the audit commences, about the nature and scope of audit as well as post-audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern; 17. To look into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to the depositors, debenture holders, shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared dividends) and creditors; 18. To review the functioning of the Whistle Blower mechanism; 19. Approval of appointment of CFO (i.e., the Whole-time Finance Director or any other person heading the finance function or discharging that function) after assessing the qualifications, experience and background, etc. of the candidate; 20. Carrying out any other function as is mentioned in the terms of reference of the Audit Committee; 21. Reviewing financial statements, in particular the investments made by the Company’s unlisted subsidiaries; 22. Reviewing the following information: a. Management discussion and analysis of financial condition and   results of operations; b. Statement of significant related party transactions (as defined by the Audit Committee), submitted by management; c. Management letters / letters of internal control weaknesses issued by the statutory auditors; d. Internal audit reports relating to internal control weaknesses; and e. The appointment, removal and terms of remuneration of the Chief internal auditor / internal auditor(s) shall be subject to review by the Audit Committee; Composition of the Audit Committee 
Name Designation Category
Shri K.S. Mehta Chairman Non-Executive Independent Director
Shri Sanjeev Kaul Duggal Member Non-Executive Independent Director
Shri Paramartha Saikia Member Non-Executive Independent Director
Shri Tarun Jiwarajka Member Whole Time Director
Anubhav Nigam, Company Secretary is the Secretary to the Audit Committee and Shri Vinay Kishore, Chief Financial Officer of the Company are the permanent invitees to the Committee Meeting. 2. Nomination & Remuneration Committee (Formerly Known as Remuneration Committee): The Board has constituted the Nomination & Remuneration Committee (Formerly Known as Remuneration Committee) comprising of three Directors, two are Non Executive Independent Directors and one Non-Executive Director. The Nomination & Remuneration Committee has been constituted with the terms of references as specified in Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 as amended from time to time to recommend / review the remuneration of Managing Directors, Whole- Time Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, and Functional Heads, based on their performance. While deciding the remuneration, the Committee takes into account the financial position of the Company, trend in the Industry, Appointee’s qualification, experience, past performance, past remuneration etc. The terms of reference The terms of reference of the Audit Committee are as stated in under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement and as per the Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereof and include: a)         The Committee shall put in place a broader policy describing the qualification, experience and other positive attributes for selection of Executive/whole time directors including their age of retirement; b)        The committee shall formulate and put in place guiding principles to determine the qualities, qualifications and the parameters to determine the ‘fit and proper’ criteria for appointment of Independent Directors keeping in mind the diversity quotient the company’s board shall maintain from time to time and subject to the applicable regulatory requirements; c)         Filling in a timely manner vacancies on the Board of the Company including the position of executive/whole time directors; d)        Selection of directors, key management personnel and persons to be appointed in senior management positions as defined by the board and recommend to the board for their appointment and removal thereof; e)         Formulate criteria for evaluation of Independent Directors; f)         Formulate and recommend to the Board for its approval a policy relating to the remuneration for the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees from time to time; g)         To recommend/review remuneration of the Managing Director(s) and Whole-time Director(s) based on their performance and defined assessment criteria; h)        To administer, monitor and formulate detailed terms and conditions of the Employees’ Stock Option Scheme including:
  • the quantum of options to be granted under Employees’ Stock Option Scheme per employee and in aggregate;
  • the conditions under which option vested in employees may lapse in case of termination of employment for misconduct;
  • the exercise period within which the employee should exercise the option, and that the option would lapse on failure to exercise the option within the exercise period;
  • the specified time period within which the employee shall exercise the vested options in the event of termination or resignation of an employee;
  • the right of an employee to exercise all options vested in him at one time or at various points of time within the exercise period;
  • the procedure for making a fair and reasonable adjustment to the number of options and to the exercise price in case of corporate actions, such as rights issues, bonus issues, merger, sale of division and others;
  • the granting, vesting and exercising of options in case of employees who are on long leave; and
  • the procedure for cashless exercise of options;
i) To carry out any other function as is mandated by the Board from time to time and / or enforced by any statutory notification, amendment or modification, as may be applicable; Composition of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Name Designation Category
Shri Sanjeev Duggal Chairman Non-executive Independent director
Shri K. S Metha Member Non-executive Independent director
Shri Paramartha Saikia Member Non-Executive Independent Director
Shri Gopal Sitaram Jiwarajka Member Executive Independent Director
Anubhav Nigam, Company Secretary is the Secretary to the Committee and Executive Directors of the Company may be invited to the Committee Meeting as and when required by the Committee.  3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee (Formerly Known as Share transfer and Investors’ Grievances Committee): The terms of reference of the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee (Formerly Known as Share transfer and Investors’ Grievances Committee) as stated in the Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereof and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, and includes: a)         To look into redressal of shareholders’/ investors’ complaints related to transfer of shares, non-receipt of Balance Sheet, non-receipt of declared dividend, etc. b)        To oversee the performance of the Registrar and Transfer Agents of the Company and recommends measures for overall improvement in the quality of investor services. c)         To monitor implementation and compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading in pursuance of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992. Composition of the Committee
Name Designation Category
Shri Sanjeev Duggal Member Non-Executive Independent Director
Shri K.S. Mehta Chairman Non-executive Independent Director
Shri Tarun Jiwarajka Member Executive director
Anubhav Nigam, Company Secretary acts as the Secretary for the Committee who is designated as Compliance Officer pursuant to Clause 47(a) of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges. 4. Share Transfer Committee: The terms of reference of the Share transfer Committee includes, to approve, transfer and transmission of shares and issue of new/duplicate share certificates, whenever requested for by the shareholders of the Company. The Committee authorised Chairman & Managing Director and Whole Time Director of the Company to sign the Memorandum of Share Transfer/Transmissions submitted by Registrar of Transfer Agent and counter signed by Company Secretary of the company and same to be rectified by the Committee in subsequent meeting. Presently, the share transfers which are received in physical form are processed and the share certificates returned within 7 days from the date of receipt, subject to the documents being valid and complete in all respects. The Board has delegated the authority for approving transfer, transmission etc of the company’s securities to the Share Transfer Committee. A summary of share transfer / transmission of the securities of the company so approved by the committee is being placed at every Board Meeting. Composition of Share Transfer Committee:
Name Designation Category
Shri Gopal Sitaram Jiwarajka Chairman Managing Director
Shri Tarun Jiwarajka Member Whole Time Director
Company Secretary will act as a Secretary of the Company. Disclosures The Company complies with the requirements of regulatory authorities on capital markets and other compliances under the Regulations and Laws applicable on the Company In a timely manner. The Company has a track record of better compliance with all the mandatory requirements of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into with the Stock Exchanges and other clauses of the same. Apart from those the Company has formulated many Policies and Code of Conducts to provide better means  to Corporate Governance at the Company, those can be seen on the Company’s website. www.salora.com Board Information: 1)        Memorandum & Articles of Association of Salora International Limited. 2)        Previous years’ Annual Reports, including Financial Statements, Directors’ Reports and Corporate Governance Report for the Company and it’s Subsidiaries. 3)        Quarterly Compliance Certificates submitted to Stock Exchanges such as Corporate Governance Certificate, Shareholding Pattern, Quarterly Statement on Investor Grievances, Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report and others. 4)        Quarterly Financial Statements for the previous quarters as approved by the Board. 5)        Terms of Reference of the various Committees of the Board. 6)        Notices and Proceedings at General Meetings and Postal Ballot Meetings, Results of E-voting facilities provided at aforesaid meetings. 7)        Code of Conduct for the Board of Directors, KMPs and Employees of the Company as per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. 8)        Code of Conduct and Procedures for fair disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information in accordance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. 9)        Nomination & Remuneration Policy. 10)        Risk Management Policy. 11)      Related Party Transaction Policy. 12)      Whistle Blower Policy and Framework of Vigil Mechanism. 13)      Policy for Determining Material Subsidiary. 14)      Policy for Board Diversity. 15)      Terms and Conditions of appointment of Non-executive Independent Directors. 16)      Familiarization programme for Independent Directors. 17)      Details of unpaid and unclaimed dividends. 18)      Disclosures made to Stock Exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. 19)      Policy under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

School for Empowerment and Welfare of Children and Women


A mission and vision which was the foundation for the formation of “Uttarayan”. The trust established by Salora International Limited towards this aim made its beginning by imparting lessons in singing/dancing/arts at its school in Nebsarai. These humble beginning we hope, will for the pillars of an organization wanting to take these activities to a greater heights. We look forward to encouragement and support from all with similar beliefs in bringing out the latent talent of people who do not get these opportunities otherwise.

Research & Development

Our state-of-the-art research and development facility, gives us a cutting edge over the competitors. SIL’s in-house R & D team is always creating new challenges for themselves pushing the limit and competing with it, setting standards and goals and eventually shaping them and meeting the quality stringent rules, stop at nothing. Our team of experts constantly strives to reach perfection and at the same time understands that the real yardstick of success is to innovate, improvise and make products user friendly and cost effective. We challenge the limits and strive to achieve it. We don’t just sit back on the laurels, in fact it only propels and motivates us to create new benchmarks.

Within a few years of its inception, the company created an in-house R&D setup in 1982, which has provided hi-tech products for the B&W and CTV segments. The R&D laboratory is manned by highly qualified technical personnel and is equipped with the state-of-art facilities for PCB design, mould design, circuit simulation, component failure analysis, signal generation, etc. The laboratory evaluates the new designs and the products and also provides support to the product assembly lines for producing international quality products.

Overwhelmed with the success of the R&D set-up, the company has promoted an R&D institution, the Associated Electronics Research Foundation (AERF), an autonomous body, with the sole objective of achieving excellence in the field of Consumer Electronics, Software and Communications, etc. The organization, the only one of its kind in the private sector, enjoys recognition from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and the Department of Electronics (DOE). AERF has successfully completed R&D projects on Digital TV and Defence-related products of high technical complexities sponsored by the Department of Electronics, Govt. of India.