RECIPE OF SUCCESS

“We are currently working in tandem with all relevant bodies and authorities to ensure that we maintain a good balance between business continuity and fluid market conditions,” says Sunil Agarwal, Director, Vinod Cookware

- Niranjan Mudholkar

How has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted Vinod Cookware both in terms of manufacturing operations as well as overall business? How are you dealing with the same?

During the initial days, everything was on a standstill because of the lockdown. With the gradual lifting of the lockdown, we have been able to resume manufacturing (though not full-fledged yet) following the government protocols. Although manufacturing has been back on track, we had to address two key challenges, the disrupted supply chain along with the ready stock that needed movement. Thanks to the e-commerce sector, we had some movement in the goods, even when the offline markets were shut. However, the markets now have been opening and by next quarter, we shall see improvement both in terms of consumer sentiments and fluidity. We are currently working in tandem with all relevant bodies and authorities to ensure that we maintain a good balance between business continuity and fluid market conditions.

Many organised sectors in the Indian manufacturing industry are adopting the concept of ‘Smart Factory’. The Covid-19 outbreak has further pushed the industry towards the same due to the growing significance of digitization and automation? But is the cookware industry ready for it?