Brands
Colors Queen unveils festive glow collection
MUMBAI: Colors Queen Cosmetics has rolled out its festive collection, promising beauty lovers a season of radiance. The homegrown brand, known for its cruelty-free and skin-friendly formulas, is serving up sparkle with a line-up that blends innovation, affordability and flair.
The showstopper is the cushion foundation, designed for a natural, buildable glow that lasts all day. Adding drama are the liquid metallic eyeshadows, while the glass bomb stick and lip gloss bring shimmer and shine to cheeks, lips and eyes. Completing the look are illuminating primers and highlighters that make festival lights look dim in comparison.
Speaking on the launch, co-founder Nitin Panjwani said the range was crafted to deliver luxury beauty at accessible prices, with products that not only look stunning but also feel good on the skin.
Available on Amazon, Flipkart, Nykaa, Myntra, Purplle, Meesho, and the official website www.colorsqueen.com , along with offline counters across India, the collection invites beauty lovers to shine brighter and bolder this festive season.
Colors Queen, founded in 2014, has built its name on blending quality, affordability and inclusivity, and with this launch, it hopes to crown itself the go-to brand for festive glamour.
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.
