Hindustan Appliances Ltd Management Discussions

The Management of Hindustan Appliances Limited presents the analysis of performance of your Company for the year ended 20222023 and its outlook for the future. This outlook is based on assessment of the current business environment and the expectations, estimates and projections of the Directors and Management of the Company. It may vary due to future economic and political development, both in the Indian and international economies and due to other factors beyond control.

ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT WORLD

Global GDP growth is estimated to fall from 3.4% in 2022 to 2.8% in 2023. The continuing RussiaUkraine war along with central banks hiking rates to tame inflation continues to weigh on economic activity. Growth in 2022 was dampened due to rapid spread of COVID19 variants in China and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The concerted sanctions on Russia, which supplies around 10% of the worlds energy, lead to dampening growth and further straining of supply chain.

The war worsens the persistent inflation across developed economies. However, the recent reopening may lead to faster than expected recovery in 2023. Growth rate in 2023 in USA is expected to be 1.6%, while the eurozone is expected to remain strained at 0.8%. The energy shock, a result of the war in Ukraine, continues to impact the economic activity in Europe. Chinas economys set to rebound to 5.2% as mobility and industrial activity pick up after lifting of pandemic restrictions. The contraction in real estate remains a major headwind. Longterm headwinds to growth include a shrinking population and slowing productivity growth.

(I) Industry Structure and Developments:

There is fierce competition in the business of Finance and Leasing activity and Service activity which is normal for any business.

(II) Threats:

The Company perceives normal business threats of competition from new entrants.

(III) Segmentwise or Productwise Performance :

The performance of the company in Finance and Leasing Business is stable.

(IV) Outlook:

The outlook of the Company is positive.

(V) Risks and Concerns:

The Company perceives normal business risks and concerns.

(VI) Internal Control systems and their adequacy:

The Company has adequate internal control systems.

(VII) Discussion on financial performance:

The Company has earned Gross total income of Rs. 34.45 Lakhs for the year under report as against Rs. 30.01 Lakhs in the previous year.

(VIII) Material developments in human resources / Industrial Relations front, and number of people employed:

There are no material developments in human resources front.

No. of employees: 4

(IX) Cautionary Statement:

Certain statements made in this Report relating to the Companys outlook, estimates, predictions etc. may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results may differ from such estimates, whether express or implied. Several factors that could make a difference to Companys operations include climatic conditions and economic conditions affecting demand and supply, changes in Government regulation tax regimes, natural calamities, etc. over which the Company does not have any direct control.