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DS Group’s Pulse Candy partners with MOMS Outdoor
Mumbai: On World Compliment Day, Pulse Candy, a leading hard-boiled candy brand owned by the DS Group, launched a heartfelt outdoor campaign honouring the local heroes. Executed and implemented by MOMS Outdoor, a unit of Madison World, the ‘Pulse of Compliments’ campaign adopted a people-centric approach that extended compliments to individuals whose selfless actions serve as the foundation of communities.
A number of billboards were displayed featuring the late Trilochan Singh Ji (Founder of Veerji Ka Dera), Raji Ashok Ji (Chennai’s beloved ‘Auto Akka’), Aditya Kumar Ji (aka ‘Cycle Wale Guruji’), Anoop Khanna Ji (Founder of Dadi Ki Rasoi), Prince Mehra Ji (known as ‘Birdman’) and Ravi Shankar Ji (Founder of Roti Bank) in their respective cities such as Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Noida, Chandigarh and Bihar. With this Pulse Candy campaign on ‘World Compliment Day’, DS Group aimed to highlight these unsung heroes and their deeds that eloquently convey the true essence of humanity and their exceptional spirit to go above and besyond for the greater good. In addition to the audience on the street, this gesture not only attracted the attention of the internet, but also of other brands, igniting a ripple of praise and banter.
DS Group General Manager – Marketing, DS Foods Arvind Kumar commented, “Having celebrated World Compliment Day four years in a row, this time, Pass Pass Pulse is approaching it differently by directing focus towards individuals who exemplify selflessness. By harnessing the unique power of compliments, we aim to acknowledge the exceptional contributions of these remarkable individuals. It brings us immense joy to see them receiving the recognition they truly deserve.”
MOMS Outdoor CEO Jayesh Yagnik also commented, “We at MOMS are very proud to be part of this extremely thought-provoking campaign in honour of society’s noble souls who are the true torchbearers of humankind in this age and time. We were delighted to strategize and execute such an ambitious outdoor campaign for DS Group.”
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Maruti Suzuki posts record FY26 profit of Rs 14,445 crore, dividend at Rs 140
Sales hit 24.22 lakh units as Q4 revenue crosses Rs 50,000 crore mark
NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India Limited reported its highest-ever annual performance for FY2025-26, with record sales volumes, revenue and profit, alongside a dividend of Rs 140 per share.
The company posted net sales of Rs 1,74,369.5 crore for the full year, marking a 20.2 per cent increase over FY2024-25. Net profit stood at an all-time high of Rs 14,445.4 crore, up slightly from Rs 14,297.6 crore in the previous year.
Total sales for the year reached 24,22,713 units, compared to 22,34,266 units last year. Domestic sales accounted for 19,74,939 units, while exports rose sharply to 4,47,774 units from 3,32,585 units a year earlier. The company retained its position as India’s top passenger vehicle exporter for the fifth consecutive year, contributing 49 per cent of total exports.
Exports of the made-in-India e VITARA, the company’s first battery electric vehicle, expanded to 44 countries, highlighting its growing global footprint.
In the January to March quarter, Maruti Suzuki recorded its highest-ever quarterly sales of 6,76,209 units, an increase of 11.8 per cent year-on-year. Domestic sales stood at 5,38,994 units, while exports touched a record 1,37,215 units.
Quarterly net sales crossed the Rs 50,000 crore milestone for the first time, reaching Rs 50,078.7 crore, up from Rs 38,839.1 crore in the same quarter last year.
Operating profit, measured as EBIT, rose 30.4 per cent to Rs 4,409.2 crore, reflecting improved operating efficiency. However, net profit declined 6.9 per cent year-on-year to Rs 3,590.5 crore, primarily due to mark-to-market impacts.
The company said growth in the second half of the year was supported by a reduction in GST rates, which boosted demand in the domestic market. However, production constraints remained a challenge, with around 1,90,000 pending customer orders at the end of the year, including nearly 1,30,000 in the small car segment. Dealer inventory levels were also low, at about 12 days of stock.
During the year, Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited was amalgamated into the parent company, effective 1 December 2025, with financials restated from 1 April 2025 for comparability.
The board recommended a dividend of Rs 140 per share, up from Rs 135 in FY2024-25, marking the highest payout in the company’s history.
With strong export momentum, improving domestic demand and continued capacity constraints, Maruti Suzuki enters FY27 balancing growth opportunities with supply-side challenges, even as it strengthens its position in both conventional and electric vehicle segments.
