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Dr Fixit’s new ad humorously explains technicality of waterproofing
Mumbai : Dr. Fixit, from the house of Pidilite, has unveiled its new TV campaign featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan urging consumers to prefer technically correct solutions like Dr. Fixit Roofseal as a remedy for roof repairs and waterproofing, over temporary solutions like paint and patch repair.
The latest TVC addresses to dispel the myth that paint solutions can be used for waterproofing as well. Most people believe that painting the roof or patch repair can solve the problem of leakage and cracks. The new TVC aim to alter this belief. It emphasizes thatcosmetic solutionsor patch repair is not enough to fix the cracks that form and cause leakage. Since the roof is the most highly exposed surface of a structure one must ensure that the right products are being used in the right manner. The TVC draws attention towards Dr. Fixit Roofseal's elastomeric nano-fiber technology that offers long-lasting protection for roof from heat, rain and ultimately leakage.
At the end, the TVC urges the consumer to reach out to Dr. Fixit via SMS <ROOF> 57575 for more details on the product.
Pidilite Industries CMO Vivek Sharma said, “Dr. Fixit is the market leader in the water-proofing segment and it continues to play the role of building and growing the category with innovative new products. People often make the mistake of choosing the wrong waterproofing methods and resort to temporary solutions. They don’t realise that longevity of a structure depends to a great extent on the waterproofing of the roof. They fail to understand the consequences of opting for incorrect techniques only to regret it later. This campaign featuring a humorous interplay between Mr. Bachchan and Mr. Popat Lal aims to nudge people in the right direction andseek proper roof waterproofing solutions from Dr.Fixit.”
O&M ECD Talha Bin Mohsin said, “Dr Fixit offers a range of products for different types of expert waterproofing. This time, we wanted to convey that when it comes to roof one requires an expert product as well, that protects it from heat, rain and moisture for a long time. It is Dr Fixit’s Roofseal that offers expert waterproofing that no one else can match. The ad featuring our brand ambassador Mr Amitabh Bachchan is a humorous analogy of Dr Fixit and its expertise in quintessential Pidilite humour. The simplicity of communication to tell rather complex and technical benefits through Mr Bachchan has always been a hallmark of our work on this brand."
The TVC opens where Popat Lal Ji is shown with a neck injury talking to a consultant, advising him to use paint for waterproofing. Here, Bachchan who is shown as `himself shooting on the adjoining roof, overhears them and asks Popat about his injury. Popat responds to him by saying the doctor has prescribed an operation. Bachchan then asks his stylist to hide the neck brace Popat is wearing with paint so as to heal his injury with rang rogan instead of an operation.
Upon hearing Bachchan’s suggestion, Popat starts laughing and asks how an injured neck can be fixed with rang rogan? Bachchan then explains that just like a neck can't be fixed without an operation, even leakage or cracks on the roof cannot fixed without proper waterproofing. Waterproofing is a very technical job. He further explains, the roof expands and contracts due to heat which results in cracks and acts as a source of leakages. Thus painting is not the solution to prevent leakage or cracks. Mr. Bachchan further explains the unique feature of Dr. Fixit Roofseal, whose nanofiber technology safeguards the house from heat and leakage and urges the audience to opt for the same. A roof coated in Dr. Fixit Roofseal stays 10 degrees celsius cooler than an uncoated roof. It is a far more superior solution to paint, due to its elastomeric nature that allows the coating to expand and contract along with the structure, which minimises crack formation.
Dr. Fixit commercials have always been loved by the audiences for their lightness and sense of humour. The new campaign stays true to this approach with Bachchan bringing his own trademark style and wit to it.
Brands
Trent posts Rs 19,701 crore FY26 revenue, profit rises to Rs 1,968 crore
Q4 profit at Rs 455 crore; margins improve, net worth climbs to Rs 7,703 crore
MUMBAI: Retail therapy seems to be working for Trent Limited as much as for its shoppers. The Tata Group retail arm reported a steady performance for FY26, with revenue from operations rising to Rs 19,701.41 crore, up from Rs 16,668.11 crore in FY25. Total income for the year stood at Rs 20,075.87 crore, reflecting continued momentum across its retail formats.
Profit before tax came in at Rs 2,511.54 crore for the year, compared to Rs 2,076.62 crore a year earlier. After accounting for taxes of Rs 543.72 crore, net profit rose to Rs 1,967.82 crore, marking a clear improvement from Rs 1,584.84 crore in FY25.
For the March quarter, the company reported revenue of Rs 4,936.64 crore and total income of Rs 4,997.71 crore. Profit before tax stood at Rs 576.46 crore, while net profit came in at Rs 454.75 crore, up from Rs 349.92 crore in the same quarter last year.
On the cost front, total expenses for FY26 rose to Rs 17,538.54 crore, driven by higher stock purchases of Rs 11,170.44 crore and increased occupancy costs at Rs 1,652.69 crore. Employee benefit expenses also edged up to Rs 1,222.04 crore, reflecting continued expansion.
Operationally, the company maintained stable efficiency metrics. Operating margin improved to 11.88 per cent from 11.29 per cent, while net profit margin rose to 9.99 per cent from 9.51 per cent. The interest service coverage ratio stood strong at 16.76, indicating comfortable debt servicing capacity.
Trent’s balance sheet also strengthened during the year. Net worth increased to Rs 7,702.80 crore from Rs 5,914.40 crore, while total assets expanded to Rs 12,225.71 crore. The debt-to-equity ratio improved to 0.33 from 0.38, signalling a more balanced capital structure.
Cash flow from operations rose to Rs 2,630.19 crore, compared to Rs 1,668.26 crore in the previous year, even as the company continued to invest in expansion, with capital expenditure and investments weighing on investing cash flows.
With consistent growth across revenue, profitability, and margins, Trent’s FY26 performance suggests a retailer scaling steadily ringing up gains not just at the checkout, but across the balance sheet.
