Sony India posts 2.4 percent rise in FY25 revenue to Rs 7,851 cr, profit dips 6 percent to Rs 157 cr

Core Insights - Sony India's total income rose by 2.45% to Rs 7,917.54 crore for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, while net profit decreased by nearly 6% to Rs 157.03 crore [1][7] - The company aims to become the third-largest global market for Sony within the next couple of years [2] Financial Performance - Revenue from operations increased by 2.44% to Rs 7,851.08 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 7,663.74 crore in the previous year [1][7] - Total expenses rose by 2.7% to Rs 7,704.58 crore in FY25 [6] - Advertising promotional expenses increased by 2.61% to Rs 183.71 crore [2] - Royalties paid to the parent entity increased by 6.78% to Rs 276.66 crore [5] - Total tax expense decreased by 4% to Rs 55.93 crore [5] Segment Performance - Revenue from the primary segment 'Consumer Audio and Visuals' stood at Rs 6,528.99 crore, up 3.63% from Rs 6,300.20 crore the previous year [6] - Revenue from external customers was reported at Rs 1,322.09 crore [6] Market Context - India is currently the fourth-largest market for Sony after the US, China, and Japan [1] - Sony India's revenue peaked at over Rs 11,000 crore in FY15 but faced a decline after the parent firm exited the mobile phone and laptop business [7] - Since FY22, Sony India's revenue has stabilized and started to report positive growth numbers [7]