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mCaffeine says get ‘Addicted to Good’ in latest campaign
Mumbai: Caffeinated personal care brand mCaffeine has collaborated with actors Radhika Apte, Shruti Hassan, and Vikrant Massey for its upcoming campaign to help establish an ‘addiction’ to all the good caffeine can do. The brand film is targeted towards the Gen Z audience while communicating the D2C brand’s ‘Addicted To Good’ proposition.
“Given the rising awareness about personal care, with our ‘Addicted To Good’ campaign, we aim to emphasise the benefits of our hero ingredient and solidify mCaffeine’s position as India’s most favourite caffeinated personal care brand,” said mCaffeine CEO & co-founder Tarun Sharma. “The proposition comes from the human insight that we are essentially creatures of habit that favour repetition. A single good habit can often lead to another, starting a chain of goodness. Representing the young and energetic go-getters who the brand’s products are made for, the three ambassadors will share the goodness of caffeine with everyone – along with the good that the brand does at large.”
Aside from opposing animal testing, the colour, the gender-neutral brand promotes clean, sustainable living. With the ‘Addicted To Good’ message, mCaffeine aims to inspire the audience to unearth their full potential and be the best version of themselves – because feeling good is everyone’s right, said the brand.
“For me, personal care is not just limited to outer appearance but a feeling of goodness from within. I have personally been a mCaffeine user, and I stand by the ideology of the brand. mCaffeine – 100% natural, vegan, cruelty-free, and with zero plastic footprint – has consistently made a meaningful impact in today’s world by supporting addiction to the goodness of caffeinated personal care products,” said Shruti Hassan.
“Looking at the growing consciousness of today’s millennials, I believe that we all must pledge to products that make us addicted to not just a good regime but also a good environment,” said Radhika Apte.
Vikrant Massey added, “The pandemic has brought me closer to myself and my personal care routine, and I think that’s the scenario with everyone. Consumers are looking for an impactful factor in every choice they make, and a brand like mCaffeine, in today’s time, is making it easily possible for them with their consistent efforts.”
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Kwality Wall’s reports standalone losses following strategic HUL demerger
Ice cream major faces Rs 64 crore Ebitda loss amid commodity inflation and muted Q3 sales
MUMBAI: Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited (KWIL) has released its first set of financial results as a standalone entity, revealing a challenging start to its independent journey. Following its successful demerger from Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) on 1st December 2025 and its subsequent listing on 16th February 2026, the company is navigating a transition period marked by structural changes and high input costs.
For the quarter ended 31st December 2025, the company reported revenue of Rs 222 crores. Despite the revenue base, the bottom line was impacted by several factors, resulting in an Ebitda loss of Rs 64.2 crores. When calculated on a Pre-IND AS 116 basis, the Ebitda loss stood at Rs 83.8 crores.
Organic Sales Growth (OSG) declined by 6.5 per cent year-on-year during the quarter. Volume growth, however, saw a marginal increase of 1.2 per cent. The company reported a gross margin of 41.5 per cent. Additionally, exceptional expenses amounting to Rs 94 crores were recorded, primarily linked to non-recurring costs during the transition phase.
Performance across portfolios and channels was mixed. Within the impulse portfolio, brands such as Magnum and Cornetto recorded mid-single digit volume growth, indicating steady demand in on-the-go consumption. However, the in-home portfolio, which includes take-home packs, experienced muted consumption. The company is planning a relaunch of this category with improved offerings ahead of the 2026 season.
Quick commerce (Q-Com) continued to emerge as a strong growth driver, delivering robust double-digit growth during the quarter. Meanwhile, the company also expanded its physical distribution network by increasing the number of company-owned cabinets across markets.
Margin pressure during the quarter was driven by a combination of one-off factors and broader cost inflation. Gross margins were impacted by around 600 basis points due to trade investments made for stock liquidation. Additionally, cocoa price inflation contributed to another 400 basis points of pressure on margins.
Deputy managing director Chitrank Goel attributed the muted performance partly to prolonged monsoons and transitional challenges linked to the GST framework. Operating expenses also increased as the company invested in establishing its standalone supply chain, operational systems and corporate infrastructure following the demerger.
Looking ahead, the management remains focused on a volume-driven growth strategy. To restore profitability, the company has initiated a cost productivity programme aimed at reducing non-consumer-facing costs. It is also working on building regional manufacturing networks to optimise logistics expenses and improve operational efficiency.
The commodity outlook for the near term remains mixed. Dairy prices are expected to remain firm due to tight supply conditions and rising fodder costs. Sugar prices may also move higher following increases in the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). While cocoa prices have moderated recently, currency depreciation has offset some of the potential cost relief for the company.
