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Flipkart to bring best of fashion to trend-conscious shoppers
Mumbai: Flipkart has come together with Vogue to help fashion-conscious shoppers up their game through 10,000+ looks curated by experts. Vogue India’s handpicked choices will help customers access the trendiest looks according to the industry. Customers will be able to take advantage of Vogue India’s expertise on Flipkart starting 5 March.
Indians have displayed an increasing propensity for shopping for fashion and lifestyle products online, with Flipkart Fashion having grown over 50 per cent since launching six years ago. Customers across the country are increasingly becoming fashion conscious and trend-aware, from metros to tier 4 cities. Their tie-up with Vogue India will allow consumers to add depth and more nuanced angles to their choices through personalised, curated looks. This initiative will help bridge the gap between the masses and the best of the fashion industry, ensuring that fashion is no longer just the domain of a select group of people.
Flipkart group head for fashion Rishi Vasudev said, “Customers are not just looking for price and quality when they shop for fashion online. They want access to the latest styles that they may see in magazines or on TV, but they may not know how to go about this. Through our association with Vogue India, our customers will be able to benefit from this fashion behemoth’s expertise and discover new, exciting products based on their personal style. Everyone knows that Vogue is the most recognised name in fashion internationally. By partnering with them, we hope to democratise high-street fashion in the country and make it more accessible to millions of Indians.”
Vogue India editor-in-chief Priya Tanna said, “Vogue has always been about bringing both aspirational and accessible fashion to the Indian consumer. With this new collaboration with Flipkart, we bring our readers a Vogue curated edit of the latest fashion trends and the pieces you should own.”
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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.
