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AVOW joins forces with former GameBake team, forming KYLN
Mumbai: AVOW, the award-winning, global app growth company specializing in mobile OEM advertising, announced today the setup of a new company with the previous GameBake founders, forming KYLN, a premium multi-channel distribution platform for game & app developers. This strategic collaboration between AVOW and KYLN (formerly GameBake) aims at redefining mobile marketing strategies and advocating for the inclusion of mobile OEMs to enhance marketing efficacy.
This integration seamlessly complements AVOW’s existing offering of premium mobile OEM advertising inventory from industry giants such as Xiaomi, OPPO, Huawei, Samsung, Transsion, and Vivo.
AVOW and KYLN are committed to unlocking new user bases beyond the traditional Apple App Store and Google Play Store, focusing on “Alternative App Stores” and other platforms to capture the attention of billions of potential users worldwide. Notably, Android OEMs and Alternative App Stores comprise over 80 per cent of global mobile phones, offering app developers substantial opportunities. This is particularly critical in mobile gaming, the largest app vertical, with global app install advertising spend projected to reach $94.9 billion by 2025, according to AppsFlyer.
AVOW co-founder and CRO Ashwin Shekhar comments, “We’re excited to collaborate on KYLN and extend a warm welcome to an exceptionally dynamic team and their inventive solutions within AVOW. Together, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive solution unlike any other worldwide, seamlessly delivering both app distribution and user acquisition services. This distinctive blend positions us uniquely within the mobile industry landscape.”
Key Features of the KYLN Platform:
1 Integration free: Ensures a lightweight app experience by negating the need for SDK integrations.
2 Private Source Code: Maintains the confidentiality of source code, differentiating KYLN from other platforms.
3 Transparency and Choice: Affords partners complete control over their game deployment strategies and ensures visibility of their brand across multiple stores. All operational data is shared with partners through a comprehensive dashboard.
KYLN CEO Michael Hudson said, “I truly believe that by combining the expertise of mobile OEM advertising specialists from AVOW with our technology, we can take KYLN to new heights – massively simplifying the access to alternative app stores for game & app developers across geographies.”
The formation of KYLN is another milestone in AVOW’s mission to drive industry innovation, making mobile OEM advertising accessible for brands and apps while remaining performance-oriented. This follows the previous launch of AVOW’s proprietary technology, AVOW Intelligence – a tool developed to revolutionize mobile OEM advertising by offering a smart and holistic view of media inventory across premium mobile OEMs.
AVOW collaborates with a diverse array of app developers and brands spanning various industries such as Tripledot, Exness, Amazon Prime Video, LOTTO24, AirAsia, Didi Group, Unico Studio, KUMU, OctaFX, JOOM, Kredivo, Navi, Zephyr Mobile.
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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.
