Sony India FY25 revenue up 2.4% at ₹7,851 crore, profit down 6% at ₹157 crore

Financial Performance - Sony India's revenue from operations increased by 2.44% to ₹7,851.08 crore in FY25, while total profit decreased by nearly 6% to ₹157.03 crore [1] - Total income, including other income, rose by 2.45% to ₹7,917.54 crore for the financial year ending March 31, 2025 [1] - In the previous year, Sony India reported a net profit of ₹166.99 crore and revenue from operations of ₹7,663.74 crore [2] Market Position - India is currently the fourth largest market for Sony after the US, China, and Japan, with plans to become the third-largest global market within the next couple of years [2] Expenses - Advertising promotional expenses rose by 2.61% to ₹183.71 crore in FY25, up from ₹179.02 crore the previous year [3] - Royalties paid to the parent entity increased by 6.78% to ₹276.66 crore, while total tax expense decreased by 4% to ₹55.93 crore [3] - Total expenses for Sony India were ₹7,704.58 crore, reflecting a 2.7% increase in FY25 [3] Segment Performance - Revenue from the primary segment 'Consumer Audio and Visuals' stood at ₹6,528.99 crore, up 3.63% from ₹6,300.20 crore in the previous year [4] - Revenue from external customers was reported at ₹1,322.09 crore [4] - Sony India's revenue has stabilized since FY22, showing positive growth numbers after a decline following the exit from the mobile phone and laptop business [5]