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Bangalore to host Gulf Education and Training Exhibition
BANGALORE: The Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) which has already had 16 successful annual shows in Dubai and is venturing into two new global regions under the new title of The Global Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX).
The show is set to travel to the Subcontinent and the Far East in 2005 & 2006.
The 1st Global Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX), an extension of GETEX – Dubai, Asia’s largest Student Recruitment Exhibition will be held from 26 February to 28 February at the Taj Residency in Bangalore to primarily focus on Higher Education; MBA Courses; Training and Human Resources Management; Business Management, IT & e-Learning; and Healthcare & Engineering Education.
The event organized by International Conferences and Exhibitions (IC&E) and supported by Department of Secondary and Higher Education, Ministry of HRD, Government of India has registered over 50 National and International Academic Providers from over 15 countries and expects enthusiastic participation from students, academicians and visitors.
Says IC&E MD Anselm Godinho, “India has emerged as an abode to a highly educated and financially prosperous workforce who are aware of the global trends in careers and education. We believe that the average parent would like to ensure the best higher learning options for their children. Our objective is to cater to this growing need and create an increased awareness about these opportunities. The cities of Bangalore and Hyderabad offer international based universities, an excellent platform to interact with students and working professionals eager to pursue higher education.”
The new ventures are in line with the international expansion plans which will see the show traveling to all major global regions. GETEX was envisioned to be a forum of student recruitment, training and manpower development options, which will provide an interactive platform for students and working adults to plan and build their careers.
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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.
