iWorld
WATCHO exclusives present Aarambh
Mumbai: WATCHO – one of India’s fastest-growing OTT platforms, is set to captivate audiences with the release of its latest original series, ‘Aarambh: A Riveting Tale of Family, Love, Loss, and Tradition.’ The series explores the depths of familial ties, sustaining traditions, and a perilous struggle against a fraudulent system. ‘Aarambh’ is directed by Shaurya Singh and is produced by Silver Rain Pictures & MAG Entertainment.
‘Aarambh’ narrates the compelling story of Shrikant Sharma, who resides in the United States with his wife Smita, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child. Meanwhile, Shrikant’s father, Uday Shankar Sharma, leads a peaceful life in Lal Nagar, a serene suburban area near Ranchi, with his younger son’s family. However, fate takes a cruel turn when Uday Shankar Sharma tragically passes away due to a sudden heart attack. Srikant rushes back to India to perform the last rites of his beloved father. Upon reaching India, Shrikant discovers a startling truth – his father’s body has been seemingly donated to the hospital for medical studies while tricking his family into giving consent, but the truth was far more disturbing.
He discovers that a ward boy resorted to unscrupulous means and sold dead bodies to organ trafficking rings. Will Shrikant be able to get justice and complete the last rituals of his father or will he invite trouble for himself by getting involved with extremely dangerous people?
The star-spangled ensemble of the web series brings the twisted characters to life featuring actors like Amit Gaur, Karan Thakur, Dipali Sharma, and Manish Khanna among others. Witness an enthralling spectacle as their top-notch and extraordinary performance adds depth and authenticity to the characters and their struggles.
DishTV & WATCHO, Dish TV India Ltd corporate head – marketing Sukhpreet Singh. said, “We are thrilled to present ‘Aarambh’ to our discerning audience. This poignant narrative touches upon the sensitivities of our family ties, culture, and indifference to the system, which is sure to strike a chord with viewers across the country. The series sheds light on the stealthy crimes that pervade this country. Watcho is committed to offering fresh, meaningful content, and ‘Aarambh’ is a testimony to our dedication to providing diverse and compelling storytelling.”
Join WATCHO on a gripping cinematic journey as “Aarambh” tugs at heartstrings, leaving viewers pondering over the importance of upholding cherished values and the strength to defy the prevailing system. The story is masterfully crafted as a narrative of the triumph of human virtues amidst adversity and will surely leave a lasting impact on the hearts of its audience.
Launched in 2019, WATCHO Exclusives offer many original shows, including web series like GillHarry, Joint Account, Manghadant, Avaidh, Explosive, Aarop, Wajah, The Morning Show, Bauchaar-E-Ishq, Gupta Niwas, Jaunpur among others. That’s not all, Watcho also offers Korean Drama and various other international shows. Last year WATCHO forayed into the OTT aggregation business with its signature Rs. 253 per month plan. Featuring 17 popular OTT apps, it is fast becoming the go-to destination for an all-in-one OTT subscription. Watcho also features a unique platform for user-generated content called Swag where people can create their own content and discover their potential. Watcho can be accessed on a variety of devices (including Fire TV Stick, Dish SMRT, Android, and iOS cellphones, and D2H Magic devices) or online.
Gaming
Bluestone FY26 revenue rises to Rs 2,436 crore, turns profitable
Q4 profit at Rs 31 crore, full-year profit at Rs 13 crore vs loss last year.
MUMBAI: From sparkle to numbers, Bluestone seems to be polishing more than just jewellery this year. Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle Limited reported a sharp turnaround in FY26, with revenue from operations rising to Rs 2,436 crore (Rs 24,364 million), up from Rs 1,770 crore (Rs 17,700 million) in FY25. The company posted a full-year profit of Rs 13 crore (Rs 131.79 million), a significant recovery from a loss of Rs 222 crore (Rs 2,218 million) a year ago.
Total income for the year stood at Rs 2,486 crore (Rs 24,860 million), compared to Rs 1,830 crore (Rs 18,300 million) in the previous year, reflecting both topline growth and improved operational momentum.
The March quarter, however, told a more nuanced story. Revenue from operations came in at Rs 681 crore (Rs 6,814 million), down from Rs 748 crore (Rs 7,486 million) in the year-ago period, though higher than Rs 461 crore (Rs 4,613 million) in the preceding December quarter. Net profit for Q4 stood at Rs 31 crore (Rs 311.81 million), compared to Rs 68 crore (Rs 688 million) a year earlier, but a clear reversal from a loss of Rs 51 crore (Rs 512 million) in Q3.
Margins were shaped by higher input costs, with raw material consumption rising to Rs 2,204 crore (Rs 22,043 million) for the full year, alongside employee benefit expenses of Rs 282 crore (Rs 2,824 million) and finance costs of Rs 210 crore (Rs 2,104 million). Other expenses came in at Rs 371 crore (Rs 3,715 million), slightly lower than Rs 393 crore (Rs 3,938 million) in FY25.
On the balance sheet front, total assets expanded to Rs 4,961 crore (Rs 49,610 million) as of March 31, 2026, from Rs 3,532 crore (Rs 35,322 million) a year earlier, driven largely by a surge in inventories to Rs 2,672 crore (Rs 26,718 million). Equity also strengthened to Rs 1,803 crore (Rs 18,030 million), nearly doubling from Rs 911 crore (Rs 9,107 million).
Cash flows reflected the cost of growth. Net cash used in operating activities stood at Rs 199 crore (Rs 1,990 million), while investing activities saw an outflow of Rs 239 crore (Rs 2,392 million). Financing activities, however, generated Rs 497 crore (Rs 4,971 million), helping the company end the year with cash and cash equivalents of Rs 108 crore (Rs 1,075 million), up from Rs 49 crore (Rs 487 million).
Earnings per share for FY26 came in at Rs 1.10, a sharp improvement from a negative Rs 79.74 in FY25, underlining the shift from losses to profitability.
With revenue scaling up, costs still glittering on the higher side, and profitability finally back in the black, BlueStone’s FY26 performance suggests a business mid-transition less about shine alone, and more about sustaining it.
