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Reaviva appoints Bistriti Poddar as fractional CMO
MUMBAI: Reaviva Holistic Health is strengthening its leadership bench as it gears up for its next phase of growth. The wellness brand has appointed Bistriti Poddar as fractional chief marketing officer, a move aimed at sharpening brand strategy, accelerating growth and deepening its presence in India’s holistic health space.
Bistriti brings over two decades of experience across the digital ecosystem, with a reputation for building brands from the ground up and scaling businesses sustainably. A seasoned growth leader and marketing strategist, she is known for blending strategic clarity with hands-on execution and entrepreneurial instinct, making her a trusted partner for founders and leadership teams across industries and stages.
A four-time TEDx speaker, Bistriti is also a prominent voice in India’s marketing and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Her work has earned her accolades including BW 40 Under 40, reinforcing her standing as a marketer who combines thought leadership with executional depth.
In her role at Reaviva, Bistriti will focus on sharpening the brand’s strategic narrative, strengthening go-to-market initiatives and building scalable marketing systems aligned with the company’s mission of purpose-led, integrated and sustainable health.
“Reaviva represents a powerful intersection of science, soul and sustainability, something that deeply resonates with my own philosophy of building brands with purpose,” said Bistriti Poddar. “As a fractional CMO, my role is not just to drive visibility or growth metrics, but to help create clarity of positioning, narrative and direction. I’m excited to partner with the Reaviva team at this stage of their journey to build a differentiated, trust-led wellness brand that balances long-term brand equity with near-term business outcomes, while staying deeply rooted in authenticity and impact.”
Shalini Shivdasani, founder and CEO of Reaviva Holistic Health, said the appointment comes at a critical moment in the company’s evolution. “As Reaviva enters its next phase of growth, we were looking for a strategic partner who not only understands marketing but also understands founders, purpose-led businesses and the realities of building something meaningful from the ground up. Bistriti brings a rare combination of deep strategic thinking, hands-on execution and entrepreneurial empathy. Her experience across industries and her ability to build scalable marketing systems make her a natural fit for Reaviva.”
With the appointment, Reaviva is doubling down on strategic leadership and long-term brand building as it seeks to scale impact in the fast-evolving holistic health and wellness market.
Purpose is no longer a positioning tool. For Reaviva, it is now the growth engine.
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HCLTech delivers Rs 24 dividend as revenue hits Rs 1.3 lakh crore
IT giant delivers solid growth for shareholders with a major payout despite navigating global market shifts.
MUMBAI: HCLTech has clearly found the right code for financial success, proving that its operational strategy is more than just a quick fix for the digital age. The technology titan’s board of directors officially signed off on their year-end deliberations on 21 April 2026, revealing a set of annual results that suggest the company’s growth trajectory remains well-buffered against economic volatility.
The primary highlight for investors is the declaration of an interim dividend of Rs 24 per equity share (on a face value of Rs 2) for the 2026–27 financial year. Shareholders will not have to wait long for the processing of these funds; the record date is set for 25 April 2026, with payments scheduled to be completed by 5 May 2026. This follows a total dividend of Rs 54 per share already distributed during the 2025–26 fiscal year.
The consolidated annual results show a company operating at a high frequency across its global markets. Total revenue surged to Rs 130,144 crore for the year ended 31 March 2026, a significant jump from the Rs 117,055 crore recorded the previous year. Net profit remained robust at Rs 16,652 crore for the full year, despite a slight dip from Rs 17,399 crore seen in 2025. Quarterly performance also reflected steady momentum, with Q4 revenue reaching Rs 33,981 crore and net profit at Rs 4,490 crore, compared to Rs 30,246 crore in revenue during the same period last year.
The company’s diverse service portfolio played a balanced role in this financial performance. IT and Business Services remained the primary engine, contributing Rs 96,094 crore to annual revenue. Engineering and R&D Services showed strong growth, climbing to Rs 22,056 crore for the year, while HCL Software maintained a consistent stream of Rs 11,994 crore.
It was not entirely smooth scrolling, as the company had to account for specific financial hurdles. HCLTech faced a one-time impact of Rs 956 crore due to the New Labour Codes. Additionally, total expenses for the year rose to Rs 108,616 crore. This was largely driven by employee benefits, which reached Rs 74,143 crore, a figure that reflects the ongoing high costs of securing top-tier tech talent in a competitive market.
On the standalone front, the company reported a profit before tax of Rs 10,024 crore for the year. However, the final quarter saw a standalone loss of Rs 900 crore, which the company attributed to a material Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement (BAPA).
Despite the rise in costs, HCLTech’s financial “cache” remains substantial. Total assets grew to Rs 116,258 crore as of 31 March 2026, compared to Rs 105,544 crore a year earlier. The company’s cash and cash equivalents stood at a healthy Rs 8,195 crore at year-end, providing ample bandwidth for future investments and expansion.
As the global tech landscape continues to shift, HCLTech appears to have the right architecture to maintain its performance, ensuring that for its investors, the future remains highly user-friendly.
