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Amitabh Bachchan named brand ambassador for Amway India and Nutrilite
Mumbai: Amway India has announced the appointment of Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador.
The veteran actor will endorse the brand Amway and the Nutrilite range of products across all platforms, encourage women and youth empowerment through guided entrepreneurship thereby reinforcing Amway’s vision of helping people live healthier and better lives, said the FMCG company on Wednesday.
“Onboarding Mr Bachchan was a winning combination to reinforce our vision of helping people live better, healthier lives,” stated Amway India CEO Anshu Budhraja. “As we lead our journey towards Amway India’s 25th-anniversary celebrations next year, our aim is to instill his key traits like hard work, focus, determination, and discipline, amongst our incredible direct sellers/retailers. Especially focussing on women and youth leaders who are making headway into the entrepreneurial ecosystem.”
Amway had recently launched powerful nutritional products which have proved game-changers in the category. The category has witnessed tremendous growth and currently, contributes over 60 per cent to the business revenue. In line with the consumer trends, the company expects the nutrition category contribution to scaling up to 65 per cent by 2024, said the statement.
“As Amway embarks on a dynamic growth journey with product innovations across the nutrition category, Mr Bachchan’s credibility and personality perfectly resonate with the inherent values of the brand Amway and Nutrilite,” remarked Amway India CMO Ajay Khanna. “Our association with him will help us gain deeper penetration in the consumer mind space across different markets.”
“The brand’s focus on unleashing the power of entrepreneurship by empowering the women and youth of our country is commendable and inspiring,” said Amitabh Bachchan. “In today’s times, when nutrition and wellness have become an indisputable part of our lives, the brand’s commitment of making people’s lives healthier with its quality products personifies trust in the brand.”
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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.
