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Digital marketing maverick Karan Arora joins YAAP as revenue head
Mumbai: YAAP, a forward-thinking specialised content and influencer marketing company, appointed Karan Arora as the Revenue Head at its offices in Delhi. Karan brings with him more than a decade of experience in business development, strategy, and client servicing. Karan’s understanding of the digital medium will help YAAP build and scale up businesses on the sustainable foundations of motivated teams, meaningful business relationships, and efficient systemic processes.
Former vice president at Korra Worldwide Advertising, Karan Arora now begins an exciting new chapter in his career as the Head of Revenue for YAAP in Northern India. With a career spanning over 13 years, Karan has demonstrated his leadership prowess by founding and overseeing key positions at renowned network agencies including Dentsu Webchutney and Indigo Consulting – a Leo Burnett Company among others. Throughout his illustrious journey, Karan has extensively collaborated with both small businesses and large multinational organisations, showcasing deep expertise in crafting exceptional customer experiences within the digital domain.
Talking about his new role at YAAP, Karan Arora shares, “YAAP is not your typical digital agency. It is a group of uber-creative and talented marketers driven by the ‘Built for Now’ philosophy that aligns seamlessly with the vision of their partner brands and empowers them to tell their stories. I’m thrilled to join YAAP and eager to collaborate with seasoned marketers and creatives to drive brand growth. Led by visionaries like Atul Hegde and Manan Kapoor, YAAP has championed the art of powerful storytelling with data and technology to deliver high-quality digital solutions to brands. Together with the team, I hope to unlock the next chapter of growth for YAAP and its partner brands.”
Throughout his career, Karan has had the privilege of working with renowned brands like National Geographic, Amazon Prime Video, Bacardi India, NEXA, Harley Davidson, Bata, Nestle, Dabur, Mamaearth, Yoga Bar, Panasonic, PayTM, and IndusInd Bank, among others. In these roles, he has excelled in conceptualising and managing numerous impactful digital and brand campaigns.
Commenting on Karan’s appointment, YAAP senior partner Manan Kapur shared, “We are thrilled to welcome Karan as a valuable addition to our team, given his extensive and diverse expertise in brand development and growth spanning various industries. His passion for continuous innovation and content-driven digital solutions will undoubtedly contribute significantly to YAAP’s growth journey. I extend my best wishes to Karan and I’m sure he will be a great asset to YAAP.”
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Sapphire Foods FY26 revenue rises to Rs 3,125 crore, posts loss
Q4 revenue at Rs 792 crore, FY26 loss at Rs 32 crore amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: If growth is on the menu, profitability seems to have taken a brief detour. Sapphire Foods India reported a steady rise in topline for FY26, even as rising costs weighed on profitability. Revenue from operations grew to Rs 3,125 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, up from Rs 2,882 crore in FY25. However, the company swung to a loss, reporting a net loss of Rs 32 crore for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 17 crore in the previous year. Total income for the year stood at Rs 3,153 crore, while total expenses climbed to Rs 3,167 crore, reflecting pressure across key cost heads.
In the March quarter, revenue came in at Rs 792 crore, compared to Rs 711 crore in the same period last year. The company reported a quarterly net loss of Rs 13 crore, against a profit of Rs 2 crore a year earlier.
Cost pressures remained visible across operations. Material costs rose to Rs 995 crore for FY26, while employee expenses increased to Rs 428 crore. Other expenses, the largest component, stood at Rs 1,229 crore, underscoring the impact of store operations and expansion-related spends.
Depreciation and amortisation expenses also climbed to Rs 392 crore for the year, reflecting continued investments in store infrastructure and growth.
At the operating level, the company reported a loss before tax of Rs 37 crore for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 23 crore in FY25. Exceptional items added Rs 24 crore to the cost burden during the year.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 3,256 crore as of March 31, 2026, up from Rs 3,041 crore a year earlier, indicating ongoing expansion. Net worth stood at Rs 1,389 crore.
Despite profitability pressures, operating cash flow remained resilient at Rs 507 crore, highlighting underlying business strength and demand stability.
The numbers paint a familiar picture in the quick-service restaurant space, growth continues to be served hot, but margins are still finding their footing.
