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Almonds Ai, EROS Group Partner to Improve Retail Execution with Insights Ai
Partnership aims to turn field data into real-time insights for sharper decisions
MUMBAI: Almonds Ai has partnered with EROS Group to sharpen retail execution on the ground, rolling out its Insights Ai to bring real-time visibility into field operations.
The collaboration is designed to replace delayed reporting with instant, actionable insights. With Insights Ai now in play, EROS Group will be able to track attendance, monitor sales performance, conduct inventory checks, run merchandising audits, and even keep tabs on competitors, all in real time.
At its core, the platform turns everyday field data into meaningful intelligence. That means store-level teams and leadership can spot gaps faster, fine-tune execution, and align strategy with what is actually happening on the shop floor, not what was reported days later.
By digitising field operations, the partnership nudges retail teams away from passive reporting towards a more proactive, insight-led approach. In fast-moving retail environments, that shift can make the difference between reacting late and acting early.
Speaking on the collaboration, Almonds Ai (Middle East) director Ramdas Rajamani said, “Retail success is often decided far away from boardrooms. It happens in stores, on shelves, and through the daily actions of field teams. The real challenge is not the lack of data, but the lack of clarity. With Insights Ai, we are turning execution into a real-time intelligence engine.”
He added that when brands gain clear visibility into product presence and competitive activity, they move from reacting to anticipating, making smarter and faster decisions on the ground.
For EROS Group, the move is expected to strengthen operational efficiency across retail touchpoints, ensuring teams stay aligned and responsive to changing market conditions.
As more companies look to simplify and smarten distributed retail operations, tools like Insights Ai are steadily turning field execution into something far more measurable, predictable, and, importantly, actionable.
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Just Dial reports strong Q4 and FY26 results despite one-time hit
Search giant posts Rs 4,970 crore net profit for the year, driven by robust operating performance.
MUMBAI: Just Dial has delivered another solid set of numbers proving that even in a tough year, its core business continues to click. The company reported a net profit of Rs 1,000 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, and Rs 4,970 crore for the full financial year. Revenue from operations (net of GST) stood at Rs 3,072 crore for the quarter and Rs 12,139 crore for the year, reflecting steady growth in its core search and related services business.
Total income for the quarter was Rs 3,559 crore, while full-year total income reached Rs 15,477 crore.
On the expense side, employee benefits remained the largest cost at Rs 1,840 crore for the quarter. The company also recorded a one-time exceptional impact of Rs 211 crore due to changes in labour codes affecting gratuity calculations.
Despite this, Just Dial maintained healthy profitability, with earnings per share (basic) at Rs 11.76 for the quarter and Rs 58.44 for the full year.
The results come on the back of consistent performance in its search and search-related services segment. The company continues to benefit from its strong position as India’s leading local search platform.
Just Dial also noted the resignation of its long-serving Chief Financial Officer, Abhishek Bansal, effective 15 April 2026, citing personal career considerations. Bansal had been with the company for over 12 years, including more than eight years as CFO.
In a statement, the company placed on record its appreciation for his contributions.
While the broader media and digital landscape faces headwinds, Just Dial continues to demonstrate resilience. Its focus on core strengths local search, content, and monetisation appears to be paying off, even as it navigates a dynamic environment.
With steady revenue growth and healthy bottom-line performance, Just Dial remains one of the more consistent players in India’s digital ecosystem. As it turns the page on its finance leadership, the company looks well-positioned to maintain its momentum in the year ahead.
