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Berger Paints targets Kerala in latest campaign
MUMBAI: Paint company Berger Paints has launched its new ad campaign around WeatherCoat Longlife Exterior Paint specifically for the Kerala market.
This new ad campaign is strategically made to match up to the outlook of Malayalis. The story revolves around a simple fact that every Malayali loves his/her state and strongly feels the urge to keep alive the regional spirit. Through the product, the brand has subtly touched upon the local culture and added a flavour to the Kerala palette for Malayali consumers.
The objective behind launching this new TVC is to promote WeatherCoat Longlife Luxury Exterior Paint as a product, which not only has the functional benefit to cater to all weather conditions of Kerala, but also to satisfy the aspirational needs of a home owner in Kerala.
Berger Paints India general manager of marketing Sudhir Nair says, “The new TV commercial harps on the idea of keeping up the aspirational outlook of the Malayalis and providing with a quality product which offers ultimate protection under extreme weather conditions. The product is not only everlasting but has an unmatched sheen, which gives protection against fungal and algal growth. After a lot of technological development and innovation we have come up with such a unique product which perfectly suits the requirement of the Kerala consumers.”
The concept of a beautiful home and colourful glamorous walls go hand in hand to make the journey of our lives brighter. The TVC is built on a famous Kerala folk song ‘Kantha Njanum Varam’ which is associated with the traditional local annual festival Thrissur Pooram. The film has been directed by award winning film director Martin Prakkat, and it features celebrities like Renji Panicker and Alencier Ley Lopez thus highlighting the aspirational factor.
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Maruti Suzuki posts record FY26 profit of Rs 14,445 crore, dividend at Rs 140
Sales hit 24.22 lakh units as Q4 revenue crosses Rs 50,000 crore mark
NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India Limited reported its highest-ever annual performance for FY2025-26, with record sales volumes, revenue and profit, alongside a dividend of Rs 140 per share.
The company posted net sales of Rs 1,74,369.5 crore for the full year, marking a 20.2 per cent increase over FY2024-25. Net profit stood at an all-time high of Rs 14,445.4 crore, up slightly from Rs 14,297.6 crore in the previous year.
Total sales for the year reached 24,22,713 units, compared to 22,34,266 units last year. Domestic sales accounted for 19,74,939 units, while exports rose sharply to 4,47,774 units from 3,32,585 units a year earlier. The company retained its position as India’s top passenger vehicle exporter for the fifth consecutive year, contributing 49 per cent of total exports.
Exports of the made-in-India e VITARA, the company’s first battery electric vehicle, expanded to 44 countries, highlighting its growing global footprint.
In the January to March quarter, Maruti Suzuki recorded its highest-ever quarterly sales of 6,76,209 units, an increase of 11.8 per cent year-on-year. Domestic sales stood at 5,38,994 units, while exports touched a record 1,37,215 units.
Quarterly net sales crossed the Rs 50,000 crore milestone for the first time, reaching Rs 50,078.7 crore, up from Rs 38,839.1 crore in the same quarter last year.
Operating profit, measured as EBIT, rose 30.4 per cent to Rs 4,409.2 crore, reflecting improved operating efficiency. However, net profit declined 6.9 per cent year-on-year to Rs 3,590.5 crore, primarily due to mark-to-market impacts.
The company said growth in the second half of the year was supported by a reduction in GST rates, which boosted demand in the domestic market. However, production constraints remained a challenge, with around 1,90,000 pending customer orders at the end of the year, including nearly 1,30,000 in the small car segment. Dealer inventory levels were also low, at about 12 days of stock.
During the year, Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited was amalgamated into the parent company, effective 1 December 2025, with financials restated from 1 April 2025 for comparability.
The board recommended a dividend of Rs 140 per share, up from Rs 135 in FY2024-25, marking the highest payout in the company’s history.
With strong export momentum, improving domestic demand and continued capacity constraints, Maruti Suzuki enters FY27 balancing growth opportunities with supply-side challenges, even as it strengthens its position in both conventional and electric vehicle segments.
