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Red Bull launches its new TVC
MUMBAI: The energy drink Red Bull has rolled out its new digital campaign in India. The brand believes “they give wings to people who want to be mentally and physically active and have a zest for life.”
The TV commercial opens a window to discover the world of Red Bull and through Twitter hash tag #GivesYouWings at the end of the TVC.
The digital ad is a compilation of moments with Red Bull athletes who are on the edge of performing the difficult stunts and artists from across the globe. The TVC has showcased different games like kayaking, wake boarding, cliff jumping and air borne stunts etc.
The campaign also communicates the enabling message of giving wings which says, “The challenge of my life is to find out how far I can take it, the only thing you can think of in that moment is right there. If you believe in it then anything is possible”.
The commercial captures the world‘s foremost free-running athlete Ryan Doyle at the Taj Mahal while also capturing several other international Red Bull athletes, including Formula 1 triple world champion Sebastian Vettel, living in the moment of their big challenge and eventual triumph.
The ad is a testimonial of the Red Bull athlete and artist‘s inspiring journey and it is set to the track ‘Outro‘ by French band M83.
The creative agency behind the campaign is and it is produced by Red Bull Media House Archives.
The Beverage is active on a social platform like Twitter and Facebook, where in Facebook – the social media network giant has 38,179,472 likes and 1,022,453 followers on Twitter.
The brand has various products like Red Bull Energy, Red Bull Sugarfree, Red Bull Cola, Red Bull Energy Shot, Red Bull Sugarfree Energy Shot, Red Bull Media House, Red Bull Signature Series, Red Bull Racing, Red Bull TV and The Red Bulletin.
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Lotus Chocolate FY26 profit drops sharply, Q4 slips into loss
Revenue steady at Rs 579.55 crore, Q4 loss at Rs 4.47 crore
MUMBAI: Sweet on the top line, slightly bitter on the bottom Lotus Chocolate’s FY26 numbers tell a story that’s more dark cocoa than milk. The company managed to hold its revenue steady for the year, but profitability took a visible hit, capped by a loss-making fourth quarter. Lotus Chocolate Company Limited reported revenue from operations of Rs 579.55 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, marginally up from Rs 573.75 crore in FY25. Total income rose to Rs 615.61 crore, compared with Rs 574.56 crore in the previous year, supported by a sharp jump in other income to Rs 36.06 crore from just Rs 0.81 crore.
However, the gains at the top did little to cushion profitability. Net profit for FY26 fell dramatically to Rs 0.10 crore, down from Rs 17.23 crore in FY25, reflecting significant cost pressures across the business.
The March quarter proved particularly challenging. The company reported a net loss of Rs 4.47 crore in Q4 FY26, compared with a profit of Rs 0.14 crore in the previous quarter and Rs 1.42 crore in the same quarter last year. Total income for the quarter stood at Rs 138.01 crore, down from Rs 150.21 crore in Q3 FY26 and Rs 157.52 crore in Q4 FY25.
Expenses remained elevated throughout the year. Total expenses rose to Rs 614.44 crore in FY26 from Rs 551.50 crore in FY25, eating into margins. A key swing factor was the cost of materials consumed, which stood at Rs 304.44 crore, while changes in inventories also reflected volatility, with a negative impact of Rs 62.44 crore in the previous year reversing to a positive Rs 52.93 crore this year.
Employee benefit expenses nearly doubled to Rs 34.00 crore from Rs 17.98 crore, while finance costs surged to Rs 16.31 crore from Rs 7.11 crore, indicating higher borrowing and funding costs. Depreciation and amortisation expenses also increased to Rs 3.92 crore from Rs 1.81 crore, reflecting ongoing investments.
On the balance sheet front, total assets stood at Rs 275.96 crore as of March 31, 2026, slightly higher than Rs 270.34 crore a year earlier. Borrowings remained significant, with current borrowings at Rs 89.00 crore, highlighting continued reliance on external funding.
Cash flow dynamics showed improvement in operations, with net cash generated from operating activities at Rs 93.23 crore, compared with a negative Rs 129.60 crore in FY25. However, financing outflows remained high at Rs 74.90 crore, driven largely by repayment of borrowings and interest costs.
Despite stable revenue, the sharp drop in profitability underscores the pressure of rising input costs, higher finance expenses and operational adjustments. The contrast between steady sales and squeezed margins leaves Lotus Chocolate at a crossroads proving that in business, as in confectionery, the real test isn’t just in the sweetness of sales, but in the richness of returns.
