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Bank of Baroda rings in festive cheer with big offers
MUMBAI: Talk about festive spirit with compound interest. Bank of Baroda has unwrapped its annual campaign, BOB ke sang tyohaar ki umang – shubh bhi. labh bhi., promising customers not just celebration but also savings.
This season, retail and MSME clients can look forward to a slew of perks: home loans starting at 7.45 per cent with zero processing fees, special concessions for women and young borrowers, and car loans with longer tenures, no pre-payment charges, and extra sweeteners for electric vehicle buyers. Gold and mortgage loans also get limited-period rate cuts.
The Bank is also making lifestyle sparkle with the new Bob masterstroke lite savings account, packed with travel, dining and entertainment perks, plus a lifetime free Eterna credit card. For businesses, the Bob smart current account and Digi udyam digital lending scheme promise paperless processes, easy working capital, and free transactions.
Debit card users aren’t left out either, with discounts across travel, food, fashion and groceries. Whether it’s lockers, remittances, or overdrafts against property, the offers are as varied as the festive buffet.
By blending financial prudence with festive flair, Bank of Baroda is ensuring customers can celebrate with both joy and rewards, truly making it a season of Shubh bhi, labh bhi.
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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.
