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Borosil launches ‘Larah House Shift Campaign’ for dinnerware range
New TVC celebrates chaotic yet heartwarming moments of moving house.
MUMBAI: Borosil just unpacked a campaign so relatable, even your mismatched plates are nodding in agreement because when shifting homes, the real treasure isn’t the new address, it’s the dinnerware that survives the journey. Borosil Ltd. has unveiled its latest television commercial for the Larah dinnerware range, titled the ‘Larah House Shift Campaign’. Conceptualised by Sideways, the film captures the familiar chaos of moving house through the light-hearted banter of a couple unpacking their new home.
In the ad, the wife searches for something while the husband hilariously fumbles with minor blunders. What could have been a moment of frustration turns into playful teasing, turning everyday imperfections into inside jokes and transforming the stress of settling in into shared memories.
Rather than focusing solely on product features, the campaign takes an emotion-led approach, positioning Larah dinnerware as a natural part of these everyday moments that turn a house into a home. Known for its elegant design, durability and blend of aesthetics with functionality, Larah is presented as the reliable companion that makes daily dining feel special.
Borosil Ltd. VP for marketing Barnali Shankar said, “With the ‘Larah House Shift Campaign’, we aim to celebrate the beauty of everyday dining moments and the role they play in bringing people together. At Borosil, we believe dining today goes beyond just food, it is about the experience, the setting, and the emotions shared around it.”
The campaign will be amplified across digital platforms and news channels, targeting young, urban consumers and modern Indian families who value both functionality and aesthetic appeal in their homes.
In a world where moving house often feels like a comedy of errors, Borosil’s Larah campaign reminds us that the best dinnerware doesn’t just survive the chaos, it becomes part of the story, turning unpacked boxes and misplaced plates into the first chapter of a new home’s memories.
Brands
Lotus Chocolate FY26 profit drops sharply, Q4 slips into loss
Revenue steady at Rs 579.55 crore, Q4 loss at Rs 4.47 crore
MUMBAI: Sweet on the top line, slightly bitter on the bottom Lotus Chocolate’s FY26 numbers tell a story that’s more dark cocoa than milk. The company managed to hold its revenue steady for the year, but profitability took a visible hit, capped by a loss-making fourth quarter. Lotus Chocolate Company Limited reported revenue from operations of Rs 579.55 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, marginally up from Rs 573.75 crore in FY25. Total income rose to Rs 615.61 crore, compared with Rs 574.56 crore in the previous year, supported by a sharp jump in other income to Rs 36.06 crore from just Rs 0.81 crore.
However, the gains at the top did little to cushion profitability. Net profit for FY26 fell dramatically to Rs 0.10 crore, down from Rs 17.23 crore in FY25, reflecting significant cost pressures across the business.
The March quarter proved particularly challenging. The company reported a net loss of Rs 4.47 crore in Q4 FY26, compared with a profit of Rs 0.14 crore in the previous quarter and Rs 1.42 crore in the same quarter last year. Total income for the quarter stood at Rs 138.01 crore, down from Rs 150.21 crore in Q3 FY26 and Rs 157.52 crore in Q4 FY25.
Expenses remained elevated throughout the year. Total expenses rose to Rs 614.44 crore in FY26 from Rs 551.50 crore in FY25, eating into margins. A key swing factor was the cost of materials consumed, which stood at Rs 304.44 crore, while changes in inventories also reflected volatility, with a negative impact of Rs 62.44 crore in the previous year reversing to a positive Rs 52.93 crore this year.
Employee benefit expenses nearly doubled to Rs 34.00 crore from Rs 17.98 crore, while finance costs surged to Rs 16.31 crore from Rs 7.11 crore, indicating higher borrowing and funding costs. Depreciation and amortisation expenses also increased to Rs 3.92 crore from Rs 1.81 crore, reflecting ongoing investments.
On the balance sheet front, total assets stood at Rs 275.96 crore as of March 31, 2026, slightly higher than Rs 270.34 crore a year earlier. Borrowings remained significant, with current borrowings at Rs 89.00 crore, highlighting continued reliance on external funding.
Cash flow dynamics showed improvement in operations, with net cash generated from operating activities at Rs 93.23 crore, compared with a negative Rs 129.60 crore in FY25. However, financing outflows remained high at Rs 74.90 crore, driven largely by repayment of borrowings and interest costs.
Despite stable revenue, the sharp drop in profitability underscores the pressure of rising input costs, higher finance expenses and operational adjustments. The contrast between steady sales and squeezed margins leaves Lotus Chocolate at a crossroads proving that in business, as in confectionery, the real test isn’t just in the sweetness of sales, but in the richness of returns.
