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WCRC names Rohit Ohri as India’s Inspirational Leader 2020
NEW DELHI: FCB India group chairman and CEO Rohit Ohri has been named India’s Inspirational Leader 2020 in advertising by WCRC. The virtual event of Inspirational Brands & Leaders that unveils India’s iconic and inspirational brands and leaders is slated for 28 November 2020.
Besides leading FCB India, an IPG company, Ohri is known for his deep passion for game-changing ideas that not only build brands with the purpose for clients but also transforms communities, societies and the world at large.
In a career span of nearly thirty years, his track record in driving organizational efficiency have catapulted agencies and brands to grow consistently. His history of turning around organisations is indeed inspirational. Before FCB, Rohit has worked with JWT and Dentsu India. Under his leadership, JWT India became the most profitable office of JWT globally and Dentsu India became the fastest-growing agency in the Dentsu world.
The creative transformation of FCB India has been lauded by the industry. FCB India is now the most creatively awarded Indian agency. This year has been an all-time high for the FCB India, with the agency being named the No. 1 creative agency in India by the One Show Global Creative Rankings 2020. It was recognised as the ‘most awarded’ agency at D&AD Awards and ONE SHOW 2020. Not to mention the Gold hattrick at the Andy Awards, a Gold + Special Award at WARC Awards and a Black Elephant, the highest honour at Kyoorius Awards.
Ohri said, “I’m humbled to be named Inspirational Leader 2020 by WCRC. I believe that leadership in not about a title or a designation. It’s about impact, influence and inspiration. I draw my inspiration every day from my people, my brands and my clients.”
Ohri has earned top accolades, including being named amongst the Top 10 Most Influential Leaders in Advertising by ET Brand Equity- Agency Reckoner two years in a row (2018 & 2019), Most Trusted CEO for two consecutive years (2018 & 2019) one of the Top 10 Advertising Gurus in India by The Indian Express’s “100 Most Powerful People in India Survey” for three consecutive years (2012 – 2014) and receiving Campaign India’s “A-Lister” title for five consecutive years (2010 – 2014), to name a few.
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Sapphire Foods FY26 revenue rises to Rs 3,125 crore, posts loss
Q4 revenue at Rs 792 crore, FY26 loss at Rs 32 crore amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: If growth is on the menu, profitability seems to have taken a brief detour. Sapphire Foods India reported a steady rise in topline for FY26, even as rising costs weighed on profitability. Revenue from operations grew to Rs 3,125 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, up from Rs 2,882 crore in FY25. However, the company swung to a loss, reporting a net loss of Rs 32 crore for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 17 crore in the previous year. Total income for the year stood at Rs 3,153 crore, while total expenses climbed to Rs 3,167 crore, reflecting pressure across key cost heads.
In the March quarter, revenue came in at Rs 792 crore, compared to Rs 711 crore in the same period last year. The company reported a quarterly net loss of Rs 13 crore, against a profit of Rs 2 crore a year earlier.
Cost pressures remained visible across operations. Material costs rose to Rs 995 crore for FY26, while employee expenses increased to Rs 428 crore. Other expenses, the largest component, stood at Rs 1,229 crore, underscoring the impact of store operations and expansion-related spends.
Depreciation and amortisation expenses also climbed to Rs 392 crore for the year, reflecting continued investments in store infrastructure and growth.
At the operating level, the company reported a loss before tax of Rs 37 crore for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 23 crore in FY25. Exceptional items added Rs 24 crore to the cost burden during the year.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 3,256 crore as of March 31, 2026, up from Rs 3,041 crore a year earlier, indicating ongoing expansion. Net worth stood at Rs 1,389 crore.
Despite profitability pressures, operating cash flow remained resilient at Rs 507 crore, highlighting underlying business strength and demand stability.
The numbers paint a familiar picture in the quick-service restaurant space, growth continues to be served hot, but margins are still finding their footing.
