Top 25 Distis: HCL Infosystems

SILVER CLUB RANK (2010-11): 3

HCL Infosystems emerged as India's
one of the largest distribution and retail networks, taking to market
a range of digital lifestyle products in partnership with leading
global brands like Apple, Cisco, Ericsson, Kingston, Kodak, Konica
Minolta, Microsoft, Nokia, and Toshiba amongst others. Understanding
the gravity of the distribution business, the company is looking at
creating a new multibrand distribution subsidiary, which will look at
strengthening all its brands. The distribution of Nokia mobile phones
contributed majorly to the company's overall revenue. Earlier,
rumors were that the year 2011 would see the end of Nokia
distribution; however, brushing aside all the speculations floating
in the market, the company was able to extend the contract till
December 2014. Recently, SMART Technologies appointed HCL Infosystems
as an authorized distributor for the Indian market. Presently, it has
more than 700 re-distribution stockists, presence in 11,000 plus
towns, and around 93,000 outlets. As far as retail models are
concerned, the company has HCL Digilife stores, direct to
retail/consumer, and organized retail.

In order to enhance the digital life
experience of its consumers, the company recently launched its first
flagship store at Nehru Place, New Delhi, where it would showcase the
entire range of HCL's products. With this launch, the HCL store
footprint increases to 8 in Delhi NCR, with 32 all over India. Along
with the flagship store, the company also inaugurated an HCL
exclusive store at Vikas Marg, New Delhi.