Brands
Garmin India signs Mandira Bedi as brand ambassador for its smartwatches & accessories
MUMBAI: Pivoting towards strengthening the brand reach, Garmin India, a has signed television presenter and fitness coach Mandira Bedi as its brand ambassador.
The popular face of many TV shows, host of cricket matches and now an icon of fitness, Bedi will promote Garmin smartwatches and accessories in India across the mediums of print, television, online as well as creating buzz on all social media platforms.
Garmin India director Ali Rizvi said, “Mandira Bedi is not only a star icon but also an inspiration to many fitness enthusiasts and women globally. We are thrilled to have her on board with us and are confident that this partnership will strengthen our brand reach and encourage more people to choose a healthier lifestyle.”
Recently, on the occasion of International Women’s day, Garmin India launched an incredibly small, smart and modern smartwatch – ‘Lily’ with features designed by women, for women. The smartwatch offers women’s health features, including menstrual cycle tracking and newly launched pregnancy tracking feature sharing the mother-to-be a snapshot of their pregnancy alongside their other health, wellness and activity data.
“Working out and staying fit is not only a passion but a choice of lifestyle,” remarked Bedi. “It’s an honour for me to be associated with Garmin- a brand that especially designs and manufactures its products to help fitness enthusiasts by providing the correct guidance and accurate data of their workouts. With their range of smartwatches, together we aim to reach out to more and more people to spread awareness on the need of a healthier lifestyle.”
Garmin offers smart wearables across price points with dedicated devices for golf, running, swimming and cycling activities amongst a range of other products. Currently, more than 13 models including the recently launched ‘Lily’ and many more products are available through its online and offline channels pan India.
Brands
Bajaj Consumer Care FY26 profit rises to Rs 193.7 crore
Revenue climbs to Rs 1,092 crore as profit grows 49 per cent YoY
MUMBAI: Hair today, growth tomorrow Bajaj Consumer Care Limited seems to have found its shine again, posting a sharp jump in profitability even as it doubled down on brand spends and expansion. The company reported a net profit of Rs 193.7 crore for FY26, marking a strong 49 per cent rise from Rs 130.1 crore in FY25. Revenue from operations also grew to Rs 1,092.2 crore, up from Rs 942.8 crore a year earlier, signalling steady demand momentum across its portfolio.
For the March quarter, profit stood at Rs 64.1 crore, compared to Rs 31.5 crore in the corresponding period last year, while revenue rose to Rs 308.3 crore from Rs 243.5 crore.
The performance came despite a notable increase in spending. Advertising and sales promotion expenses climbed to Rs 168.3 crore in FY26, up from Rs 137.8 crore in FY25, reflecting continued investment in brand building. Other expenses also rose to Rs 151.3 crore from Rs 134.2 crore, indicating a broader push towards growth.
Operating efficiency, however, held firm. Profit before tax increased to Rs 234.8 crore in FY26 from Rs 157.7 crore a year earlier, supported by disciplined cost management across materials and inventory.
On the balance sheet, the company’s total assets expanded to Rs 959.1 crore as of March 31, 2026, compared to Rs 931.9 crore a year earlier. Other equity rose to Rs 780.3 crore, reinforcing a stronger financial base.
Cash flow from operations saw a significant uptick, reaching Rs 196.9 crore in FY26, nearly three times the Rs 67.9 crore recorded in FY25, highlighting improved working capital management.
However, the year also saw aggressive capital allocation. The company spent Rs 190.2 crore on share buybacks, contributing to a net cash outflow of Rs 196.5 crore from financing activities. Cash and cash equivalents stood at Rs 6.8 crore at the end of the year, down from Rs 25.6 crore.
Even as investments in subsidiaries and assets continued, the numbers suggest a company balancing growth ambitions with shareholder returns keeping one eye on expansion and the other on efficiency.
With margins improving and revenue steadily climbing, Bajaj Consumer Care appears to be combing through the competition with renewed confidence.
