Piramal Group Chairman on Business Outlook, Strategy

The transcript discusses Piramal Enterprises' growth in revenue, with a focus on its pharma and financial services sectors. The company is dealing with supply chain challenges in pharma and is in the process of spinning off this business. The financial services sector is expected to grow, bolstered by the acquisition of DHFL assets. The real estate sector is recovering, and succession planning is underway with the involvement of the founder's children. The economic outlook is positive, supported by the Reserve Bank of India's accommodative stance.

What was the revenue growth for Piramal Enterprises in the last quarter?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is the expected completion timeframe for the pharma unit demerger?

• April to June 2022

• October to December 2022

• July to September 2022

• January to March 2022

What was a significant investment made by Piramal in the pharma sector?

• 15% in a tech company

• 50% in a healthcare company

• 27% in a biologics company

• 35% in a logistics company

What type of loans did Piramal acquire through the DHFL acquisition?

• Student loans

• Affordable housing loans

• Commercial property loans

• Luxury housing loans

How many branches did Piramal gain from the DHFL acquisition?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

What is the focus of Piramal's succession plan?

• Hiring external CEOs

• Promoting existing managers

• Involving family members

• Outsourcing management

What stance has the Reserve Bank of India taken to encourage economic growth?

• Increasing interest rates

• Reducing liquidity

• Implementing strict regulations

• Maintaining accommodative stance