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Beyond Snack unveils new Coconut Oil Banana Chips
Mumbai: Beyond Snack, a Kerala banana chips brand and renowned name in the snack industry, is delighted to announce the launch of its latest product – Kerala Banana Chips in Coconut Oil, a unique blend of traditional Kerala banana chips cooked in coconut oil. This new offering is the epitome of Beyond Snack’s commitment to quality, health, and authentic taste.
For centuries, Kerala’s banana chips have been synonymous with coconut oil. Aligning with this tradition, Beyond Snack endeavored to create a product that delivers consistent taste and texture and embraces healthier cooking methods. After an intensive 8-month product development phase, Beyond Snack is now ready to meet the high expectations of health-conscious consumers.
Building on the momentum of the ’24 Carat Taste’ campaign, Beyond Snack’s introduction of Kerala Banana Chips in Coconut Oil represents a thoughtful blend of tradition and modern health consciousness. Emphasizing coconut oil’s traditional significance in Kerala’s culinary landscape, this launch reinforces the brand’s dedication to celebrating cultural heritage while addressing the nutritional preferences of today’s consumers. This launch is a reflection of Beyond Snack’s ongoing efforts to blend cultural authenticity with modern health standards, providing consumers with an indulgent yet guilt-free snacking experience.
What sets this product apart in the market? It is made without onion and garlic, catering to consumers who seek fasting-friendly options. Significant to this product is our transition to using rock salt, an alternative to the commonly used refined salt. The standout feature of this new product lies in its cleanliness – we’ve meticulously curated these banana chips with hygiene as a top priority. What sets them apart is that they’re the first-ever branded banana chips made with coconut oil. This enhances the chips’ health benefits and adds a delicious twist to the classic snack.
Beyond Snack co-founder Manas Madhu said, “With Kerala Banana Chips in coconut oil, we’ve embraced the historical connection of coconut oil and banana chips and elevated the snack to meet modern health expectations. Our rigorous development process and thoughtful ingredient selection are a nod to our responsibility towards our consumers who trust us for quality and experience.”
Beyond Snack’s commitment to quality and nutrition remains unchanged. Like all our products, these coconut oil-based banana chips are gluten-free, non-GMO, and made with real, premium ingredients. As always, they are free from artificial preservatives, colours, and flavours, ensuring that every bite is a wholesome, guilt-free indulgence.
Kerala banana chips made with Coconut oil will be available in 85gm packets at a price of Rs 75 per pack. Consumers can purchase these healthy and delicious chips across all leading e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Big Basket, Blinkit, and Instamart, as well as in their nearest retail outlets pan-India and on our website www.beyondsnack.in.
Brands
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.
