Videocon Group is an Indian conglomerate founded in 1979 that operates in consumer electronics, home appliances, oil and gas, and telecommunications. Some of its brands include Paramount, Sky Billion Trading, and Videocon Global. It has manufacturing facilities across India and pursues a strategy of backward integration and partnerships with global leaders. While appliances and oil/gas divisions have been profitable, its entertainment and finance segments have struggled. Videocon aims to expand into new areas like mobile and IT through R&D and competitive pricing.