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{{Infobox company
| name = Wipro Enterprises (P) Limited
| logo = Wipro Logo 1.png
| logo_size = 100px
| type = [[Private Limited|Private]]
| founder =
| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = {{Unbulleted list|[[Azim Premji]] {{Small|(Chairman)}}|Vineet Agrawal {{small|(CEO-Consumer Care & Lighting)}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/kALE6WAgTyiRlj2A7ocU9N/Wipro-Consumer-Care-scouts-for-acquisitions-in-developing-co.html|title=Wipro Consumer Care scouts for acquisitions in developing countries|first=Sapna|last=Agarwal|date=19 April 2018}}</ref>|Pratik Kumar {{small|(CEO-Infrastructure Engineering)}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/this-is-how-wipro-looks-to-win-the-automation-solutions-race-118121301033_1.html|title=This is how Wipro looks to 'WIN' the automation solutions race|first=Samreen|last=Ahmad|date=13 December 2018|via=Business Standard}}</ref>}}
| num_employees = 11,000 (2018)
| hq_location_city = [[Bangalore]]
| hq_location_country = [[India]]
| website = {{URL|https://wiproenterprises.com/}}
}}

'''Wipro Enterprises''' (officially '''Wipro Enterprises Private Limited''') is a [[Privately held company|privately-held]] Indian company whose main activities are in the [[fast-moving consumer goods]], [[lighting]], and [[hydraulic machinery]] industries. It almost entirely owned by [[Azim Premji]], his associates, and his charitable associations.<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 April 2020|title=Annual Report 2019-20|url=https://wiproenterprises.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WEL-annual-report-2020_15.pdf|url-status=live|website=Wipro Enterprises|pages=34, 38-40}}</ref>

The company was founded in 2013 as a [[Corporate spin-off|spin-off]] of [[Wipro|Wipro Limited]]'s non-IT businesses.<ref name="thehindubusinessline">{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/wipro-falls-12-as-stock-adjusts-to-demerger/article4597940.ece |title=Wipro falls 12% as stock adjusts to demerger |newspaper=The Hindu |date=12 April 2013 |access-date=22 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304031421/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/wipro-falls-12-as-stock-adjusts-to-demerger/article4597940.ece |archive-date=4 March 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Subsidiaries==
===Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting===
Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting (WCCLG) caters to the [[Fast-moving consumer goods|fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)]] segment dealing personal care, home care, lighting and furniture products. Established as party of [[Wipro]] in 1945, its first product was vegetable oil, later sold under the brand name "Sunflower Vanaspati."Later the company also launched laundry bars under the brand name "787". It has gone on to sell personal care products like Santoor, Chandrika, Aramusk and [[Yardley of London|Yardley]],<ref name=":0">{{cite web | work = The Economic Times | title = Yardley's proof of Wipro's FMCG focus |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-11-07/news/27660685_1_consumer-care-toilet-soap-santoor | access-date = 17 July 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618150647/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-11-07/news/27660685_1_consumer-care-toilet-soap-santoor | archive-date = 18 June 2013 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web | work = The Economic Times | title = Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting to launch Glucose tablets |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-04-29/news/31477485_1_glucovita-aramusk-santoor-brand | access-date = 17 July 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618145920/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-04-29/news/31477485_1_glucovita-aramusk-santoor-brand | archive-date = 18 June 2013 | url-status=live }}</ref> which are its toilet soap brands.<ref name=":1"/> It also owns the Wipro Safewash and Wipro Baby Soft ranges.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/podcast-digging-deep-giving-and-growing-the-story-of-wipro-azim-premji-2660341.html|title=Podcast | Digging Deep - Giving and growing: The story of Wipro & Azim Premji|website=Moneycontrol}}</ref> The firm also sells lighting products that include Smartlite [[Compact fluorescent lamp|CFL]]<ref>{{cite web | work = Business Standard | title = Wipro sees high demand for CFL bulbs |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/wipro-sees-high-demand-for-cfl-bulbs/254856/}}</ref> and [[LED lamp|LED light]]s.<ref>{{cite web | work = Bloomberg BusinessWeek | title = Company Overview of Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting Ltd. |url=http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=11644251 | access-date = 17 July 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502013316/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=11644251 | archive-date = 2 May 2013 | url-status=live }}</ref>

Through product sales and acquisitions, Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting has grown steadily in the FMCG segment in Asia.<ref name="Wipro's Santoor is largest soap brand in South India">{{cite web | work = The Economic Times | title = Wipro's Santoor is largest soap brand in South India |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-07-23/news/28441141_1_soap-brand-soaps-market-first-quarter | access-date = 17 July 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618150913/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-07-23/news/28441141_1_soap-brand-soaps-market-first-quarter | archive-date = 18 June 2013 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="financialexpress">{{cite web | work = The Financial Express | title = Wipro FMCG arm reports 26% rise in revenues on strong demand |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/wipro-fmcg-arm-reports-26-rise-in-revenues-on-strong-demand/902052/1 | access-date = 17 July 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521011136/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/wipro-fmcg-arm-reports-26-rise-in-revenues-on-strong-demand/902052/1 | archive-date = 21 May 2013 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0"/> In September 2019, Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting launched Wipro Consumer Care Ventures a venture fund to invest in startups in India and Southeast Asia.

===Wipro Infrastructure Engineering===
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering is the [[hydraulics]] business division of the firm and has been in the business of manufacturing [[hydraulic cylinder]]s, truck cylinders, and their components since being established in 1976 as part of Wipro. It also includes the company's [[water treatment|industrial water treatment]] business.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/construction/wipro-infrastructure-engineering-seeks-to-double-market-share/articleshow/17381395.cms|title=Wipro Infrastructure Engineering seeks to double market share|first=Akanksha|last=Prasad|date=27 November 2012|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> This division delivers hydraulic cylinders to international OEMs and url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112055028/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wipro-ltd/infocompanyhistory/companyid-12799.cms | archive-date = 12 January 2012 | url-status=live }}</ref> and Teijin Seiki range of hydraulic products in India.<ref>{{cite web|work=Business Line |title=Wipro, Kawasaki in talks for hydraulic oil pumps |url=http://www.hindu.com/businessline/2001/11/08/stories/020818wp.htm |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105062848/http://www.hindu.com/businessline/2001/11/08/stories/020818wp.htm |archivedate=5 November 2013 }}</ref> It has entered into partnerships with Kawasaki<ref>{{cite web|publisher=CIOL |title=Wipro, Kawasaki enter into a joint venture |url=http://www.ciol.com/Enterprise/EC-Manufacturing/News-Reports/Wipro-Kawasaki-enter-into-a-joint-venture/157481/0/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007014537/http://ciol.com/Enterprise/EC-Manufacturing/News-Reports/Wipro-Kawasaki-enter-into-a-joint-venture/157481/0/ |archivedate=7 October 2012 }}</ref>
<ref name="Wipro Infrastructure Engineering to set up Rs 50 cr plant in Bangalore">{{cite web | work = The Economic Times | title = Wipro Infrastructure Engineering to set up Rs 50 cr plant in Bangalore |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-12-07/news/30486011_1_wipro-kawasaki-precision-machinery-eleventh-manufacturing-location-hydraulic-components-and-equipment | access-date = 17 July 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618150925/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-12-07/news/30486011_1_wipro-kawasaki-precision-machinery-eleventh-manufacturing-location-hydraulic-components-and-equipment | archive-date = 18 June 2013 | url-status=live }}</ref> and aerospace company EADS.<ref>{{cite web | work = The Economic Times | title = Wipro Infrastructure Engineering ties up with EADS arm |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-05-26/news/29586078_1_manufacturing-workload-aerospace-and-defence-eads | access-date = 17 July 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618150856/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-05-26/news/29586078_1_manufacturing-workload-aerospace-and-defence-eads | archive-date = 18 June 2013 | url-status=live }}</ref>

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering is considered to be one of the world's largest independent manufacturers of [[hydraulic cylinder]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/current/corporate/azim-premji-younger-son-tariq-joins-wipro-enterprises-board/story/278741.html|title=Azim Premji's younger son Tariq joins Wipro Enterprises board|website=www.businesstoday.in}}</ref><ref name="Pumping up the world">{{cite web | publisher = Made in India | title = Pumping up the world |url=http://innovation.hindustantimes.com/summit-news/pumping-up-the-world.php | access-date = 17 July 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822155520/http://innovation.hindustantimes.com/summit-news/pumping-up-the-world.php | archive-date = 22 August 2011 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Wipro 3D, which is also a part of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, is India's largest fully integrated metal additive manufacturing facility.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2018/mar/15/wipro-unveils-new-solutions-centre-for-metal-3d-printing-1787404.html|title=Wipro unveils new solutions centre for metal 3D printing|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Its Aerospace Business acquired Israel-based Givon in 2016.

==Mergers and acquisitions==
Chandrika, which is an [[ayurvedic]] and [[herbal]] soap brand, was acquired in 2004.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/wipro-consumer-care-enters-hair-oil-segment-under-chandrika-brand-118041701033_1.html|title=Wipro Consumer Care enters hair oil segment under Chandrika brand|first=BS Reporter/Samreen|last=Ahmad|date=17 April 2018|via=Business Standard}}</ref> Northwest Switches was acquired in 2006 for Rs. 102.2 crore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wipro-acquires-north-switches-for-rs-102-cr/articleshow/1518624.cms|title=Wipro acquires North Switches for Rs 102 cr|date=6 May 2006|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> In the same year, Sweden-based Hydrauto Group AB was acquired for Rs. 142.6 crore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/w-companies/wipro/wipro-buys-swedens-hydrauto-for-31m/articleshow/2038352.cms|title=Wipro buys Sweden’s Hydrauto for $31m|date=29 September 2006|via=The Economic Times}}</ref>

Singapore-based Unza Holdings Ltd. was acquired in 2007 for Rs. 1,010 crore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/XMzrknxoSr6MElFN5A1nqM/Wipro-taps-Unza-to-build-product-line.html|title=Wipro taps Unza to build product line|first=Sagar|last=Malviya|date=23 April 2008}}</ref> The personal care brand Yardley from the Lornamead Group was acquired for an undisclosed amount in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Wipro-buys-Yardleys-EU-business/articleshow/15128942.cms|title=Wipro buys Yardley's EU biz - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Men's toiletry brand, Aramusk, was acquired in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fmcg/wipro-buys-aramusk-moloy-from-vvf/articleshow/8750252.cms|title=Wipro buys Aramusk, Moloy from VVF|date=6 June 2011|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> In the same year, a majority stake was acquired in Brazil-based hydraulic cylinder manufacturer RKM Equipamentos Hidraulicos. Wipro Enterprises also entered into a joint venture with Kawasaki Precision Machinery Pvt. Ltd. to manufacture hydraulic pumps for excavators in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/wipro-kawasaki-in-pact-to-set-up-facility-for-hydraulic-pumps/articleshow/11008084.cms|title=Wipro, Kawasaki in pact to set up facility for hydraulic pumps|date=6 December 2011|via=The Economic Times}}</ref>

L D Waxsons Group, a Singapore-based FMCG company was acquired for $144 million in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/wipro-buys-singapore-fmcg-major-for-144-mn-112120800007_1.html|title=Wipro buys Singapore FMCG major for $144 mn|first=Raghuvir|last=Badrinath|date=8 December 2012|via=Business Standard}}</ref> In the same year, SC Hervil SA in Romania was acquired.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zf.ro/companii/gigantul-indian-wipro-produce-la-valcea-cilindri-hidraulici-pentru-industria-auto-14086003|title=Gigantul indian Wipro produce la Vâlcea cilindri hidraulici pentru industria auto | Ziarul Financiar}}</ref> Zhongshan Ma Er Daily Products Ltd, a Chinese FMCG company, was acquired for an undisclosed amount in 2016. In the same year, Israel's H R Givon, which manufactures metallic parts and assemblies for aerospace industry, was acquired.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/wipro-infrastructure-to-acquire-israels-h-r-givon/articleshow/53493380.cms|title=Wipro Infrastructure to acquire Israel's H R Givon|date=1 August 2016|via=The Economic Times}}</ref> A minority stake in Happily Unmarried, which is a digital-first platform that sells male and female grooming products online, was acquired in 2017. In the same year, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering tied up with [[Israel Aerospace Industries]] to manufacture composite [[aerostructure]] parts and assemblies.

==Social initiatives==
'''Wipro Cares''' is the social contribution arm of Wipro Enterprises.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sowrun2018-we-before-me-spirit-of-wipro-marathon-wipro-techies-participate-in-marathon-run-across-12-1921136|title=Wipro Techies Participate In Marathon Run Across 125 Cities, 34 Countries|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> It is broadly engaged in areas such as education, [[primary healthcare]], environment and disaster [[Land rehabilitation|rehabilitation]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/Wipro-announces-Santoor-scholarship-for-girl-students-in-Karnataka/article14515224.ece|title=Wipro announces Santoor scholarship for girl students in Karnataka|author=Staff Reporter|date=29 July 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Wipro Enterprises’ Santoor Scholarship Program contributes to girl education among the underprivileged in [[Karnataka]], [[Telangana]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/santoor-scholarship-programme-for-poor-girls-andhra-telangana-karnataka-1309888-2018-08-09|title=Santoor Scholarship programme to offer scholarship to poor girls of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka|agency=Ist|newspaper=India Today}}</ref>

==Awards and recognition==
In 2010, Wipro Lighting won Design for Asia award in the product design category for its LED streetlight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Wipro-Lighting-has-won-the-Design-for-Asia-Merit-Recognition-Award-2010-in-the-product-design-category-for-the-most-influential-good-design-in-Asia-The-award-was-won-for-Wipros-designer-LED-streetlight-Orio-/articleshow/7071126.cms|title=Wipro Lighting has won the Design for Asia Merit Recognition Award 2010' in the product design category for the most influential good design in Asia. The award was won for Wipro's designer LED streetlight, Orio. - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

In 2016, Wipro Lighting won India Design Mark for Certified Excellence in Product Design.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Technology/2018-04-03/Wipro-Lighting-launches-Wider-light-for-brighter-homes-ad-campaign/371477|title=Wipro Lighting launches ‘Wider light for brighter homes’ ad campaign|first=object|last=Object|date=3 April 2018|website=www.thehansindia.com}}</ref>

In 2017, Wipro Lighting won International Diamond Prize for Excellence in Quality by European Society of Quality Research.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.http://bwcio.businessworld.in/article/Wipro-Lighting-launches-Internet-of-Lighting/02-08-2018-156590/|title=Wipro Lighting launches Internet of Lighting}}</ref> In the same year, it won, Red Dot Design award for outstanding design, Global SSL Showcase Top100, India Design Mark for certified excellence in Product Design, and Frost & Sullivan award for LED lighting visionary innovation leadership.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dqindia.com/wipro-lighting-launches-internet-lighting/|title=Wipro Lighting Launches Internet of Lighting|date=8 January 2018}}</ref>

In 2019 Wipro 3D won Frost & Sullivan Automotive Additive Engineering and Manufacturing award<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://manufactur3dmag.com/wipro-3d-wins-frost-sullivan-automotive-additive-engineering-and-manufacturing-technology-award/|title=Wipro3D Wins Frost & Sullivan Automotive Additive Engineering and Manufacturing Technology Award|last=MANUFACTUR3D|date=2019-09-14|website=MANUFACTUR3D|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-23}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Companies based in Bangalore]]
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