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Chefs stir up more than just saucepans as their little sous chefs join the kitchen crew
MUMBAI: No fine-dining menu has ever listed mischief, mayhem and melted hearts—until now. In a touching twist to the traditional kitchen hustle, some of India’s most celebrated chefs invited their children to shadow them through a day at work, blending spices and sweetness with a generous dash of nostalgia.
The campaign film, titled ‘A Day in the Life: Chefs and Their Little Sous Chefs’, follows the daily grind of culinary stalwarts as they let their kids into their typically high-pressure culinary sanctums.
The result? A beautifully unscripted reel of curiosity, kitchen banter and behind-the-scenes warmth.
Chef Jamsheed of Plats is seen guiding his daughter through plating finesse, while Indian Accent’s Chef Shantanu and his sons joke over sous vide settings. Call Me Ten’s Chef Vaibhav appears to wrestle more with laughter than ladles as his sons sneak tastes mid-prep. Meanwhile, Chef Sahil of Paris My Love finds himself handing over not just the spoon, but the spotlight to his young apprentices.
From pint-sized questions to oversized grins, the film captures how culinary passion often begins not in culinary school, but in moments shared over simmering pots and sticky fingers. More than just about cooking, the video reveals a deeper family bond that simmers quietly behind restaurant magic.
The film wraps up on a sentimental note that strikes just the right chord: “He always saves you the best, now it’s your turn. Make a reservation”.
With Father’s Day around the corner, this campaign brings a tasteful reminder that the best memories are plated with love and garnished with family.
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.
