Brands
Bridgestone expands in south; launches 2 concept stores in Bangalore
MUMBAI: Bridgestone India has expanded its reach in the south region with inauguration of two concept stores in Bangalore.
The launch of concept stores in Bangalore aims to revolutionise tyre buying experience, with a focus on safety, reliability and eco-friendliness. The motto being safety of customers and workers; reliability of products; transparency in operations and promote eco-friendly products and environment both in the store and outside.
With the focus to cater the customers from in and around Bangalore with the product portfolio that Bridgestone offers ranging from eco-friendly, comfort to trendy and sporty tyres to the all new experience of enabling the customers to view tyres as a critical purchase item which ensures their safety at all times.
Bridgestone India snior general manager sales & marketing – PSR Vaibhav Saraf said, “We are pleased to launch our two new concept stores in Bangalore. This is a unique retail concept that is part of our significant expansion strategy. This initiative will add a new dimension to the retailing of tyres in the region through our unique business model of safety, reliability and environment friendly norms that will adhere to through our direct and indirect business operations. The concept store besides having our complete product range and services will offer a new experience in tyre buying for the customers. It will be also backed by well informed staff that understands the nuances of consumer requirements.”
Distinctively planned, designed and built on the concepts of safety, reliability and eco-friendliness, the store will not only enhance brand presence, but it will create a strong retail identity and in the process will make Bridgestone products accessible to a much larger number of consumers.
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.
