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- V-Guard Industries Limited manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of electrical and electronic consumer products, including voltage stabilizers, digital UPS systems, inverters and inverter batteries; wires and cables; domestic, agricultural and industrial pumps and motors; switchgears, distribution boards and modular switches; electric and solar water heaters; ceiling fans and air coolers; and kitchen appliances such as induction cooktops, mixer grinders, gas stoves, rice cookers, chimneys, hobs and cookware under the V-Guard, Sunflame and Superflame brands. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Kochi, Kerala, India, the company operates 11 manufacturing facilities across India, serving retail consumers through over 60,000 channel partners, 32 branches, 400 distributors and 100,000 retailers primarily in the domestic market with exports to 15 countries. V-Guard targets the consumer electronics, electricals and home appliances sectors, emphasizing energy-efficient, innovative and sustainable solutions for residential, industrial and agricultural applications. In January 2023, V-Guard completed the acquisition of Sunflame Enterprises Private Limited for Rs 680 crore, integrating its kitchen appliances portfolio and strengthening northern market presence; in 2023, it launched commercial production of kitchen appliances at a new Gujarat facility and expanded fans production in Panipat; in 2025, the company approved battery manufacturing capacity expansion at its Hyderabad subsidiary with Rs 50 crore investment, an additional Rs 24 crore infusion into EV battery startup Gegadyne Energy Labs, and entry into the lighting business to diversify operations. The company, listed on NSE and BSE under ticker VGUARD, maintains subsidiaries including Sunflame Enterprises, V-Guard Consumer Products and GUTS Electromech, while partnering with Simon Electric for switches distribution in India.