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Coca-Cola rolls out ‘Crazy for Happiness’ campaign
Mumbai: Coca-Cola is launching its latest brand campaign, ‘Crazy for Happiness‘ that encourages and inspires individuals to engage in acts of genuine goodness, no matter how small, to shape a happier and more harmonious world.
The campaign has been scripted by McCann World Group India CEO and chief creative officer Prasoon Joshi, Sambit Mohanty, Rahul Mathew, Vineet Mahajan, Akshay Kapnadak of McCann India.
The film has been directed by Shujaat Saudagar of Boot Polissh Films with music by Amit Trivedi.
Coca-Cola India and South West Asia vice president, marketing Anupama Ahluwalia said, “In today‘s world, we have become insular and self-focused. The “I” tends to stop caring for the “WE”. Being kind to a stranger is often considered “crazy”. When you do something good for others, happiness is inevitably the end result. Therefore, be a little crazy and open happiness.”
Joshi said, “The Coca-Cola ‘Crazy For Happiness‘ campaign believes and celebrates such selfless/random acts of kindness by strangers, thereby provoking belief in a happier world.”
Set to the upbeat and evocative “Haan Mein Crazy Hoon” jingle composed by Trivedi, the ad shows Indians from various walks of life committed to random acts of kindness. They include the girl who draws smileys on car windows, another who high fives strangers, a third who uses her gifts as a singer to raise money for the treatments of sick children, and the young man who makes a daily commute to the far end of his city to feed homeless dogs. Even in the face of negativity, these are people who, through their seemingly ‘crazy‘ acts of optimism and kindness, bring happiness to our world.
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Nestlé India posts Rs 45,641 crore profit before tax in FY26
Strong cash flow of Rs 50,475 crore offsets higher costs, payouts.
MUMBAI: If there’s one thing brewing stronger than coffee this year, it’s Nestlé India’s balance sheet. The FMCG major closed FY26 with a solid financial performance, serving up steady growth even as costs and cash outflows kept the pressure simmering. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a profit before tax of Rs 45,641 crore, up from Rs 43,161 crore in the previous year. The numbers reflect resilience in core operations, supported by a strong consumption backbone across domestic and export markets.
Cash, meanwhile, was anything but idle. Nestlé India generated Rs 50,475 crore in net cash from operating activities, a sharp jump from Rs 29,345 crore last year highlighting robust underlying demand and improved working capital efficiency. Inventory reductions alone contributed Rs 2,809 crore, while trade payables rose by Rs 5,878 crore, adding further liquidity support.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. On the investing side, the company deployed Rs 8,297 crore towards property, plant and equipment, even as overall investing cash outflow stood at Rs 6,236 crore. Financing activities saw a significant drain, with Rs 31,794 crore flowing out driven largely by dividend payouts of Rs 23,139 crore and repayment of short-term borrowings.
The balance sheet tells a story of expansion with caution. Total assets rose to Rs 1,31,824 crore from Rs 1,21,933 crore, while equity climbed to Rs 51,569 crore, reflecting improved reserves and retained earnings. Cash and cash equivalents surged to Rs 13,205 crore, a sharp rise from Rs 761 crore a year ago, underscoring stronger liquidity despite heavy outflows.
Operationally, depreciation and amortisation expenses increased to Rs 6,992 crore, while finance costs and provisions continued to shape the cost structure. At the same time, working capital movements especially in inventories and receivables played a key role in boosting cash generation.
The broader takeaway? Nestlé India’s FY26 performance is less about headline growth and more about financial muscle. With strong cash flows cushioning rising investments and payouts, the company appears to be balancing expansion with discipline keeping its books as carefully measured as its recipes.
