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F1 and Mattel shuffle deck for new UNO Elite launch
MUMBAI: Talk about a fast start. Formula 1 and Mattel have decided it is time to play their cards right, unveiling a special racing themed edition of UNO Elite that puts the grid straight into fans’ hands.
The new UNO Elite Formula 1 edition brings the sport’s high speed glamour to the world’s most recognisable card game, offering collectors and casual players a fresh way to engage with their favourite drivers, teams and iconic circuits. Fans can pick up a Core Edition Starter Pack or expand their garage with a Booster Set covering all 10 teams.
The first wave features more than 100 Formula 1 inspired Elite Action cards in multiple colours and special foil versions. Across the full collection, more than 1,000 unique cards will be available to chase.
The 2025 Core Edition Starter Pack includes 112 cards that play like classic UNO, two exclusive promo cards and four booster packs of 10 Elite Action cards each. These packs spotlight drivers, cars, team principals, reserve drivers, circuits and helmets from across the paddock.
For those eager to build out their deck, the Core Edition Booster Set adds three extra booster packs of 10 Elite Action cards, offering another chance to pull favourite stars and machines.
Formula 1 chief commercial officer Emily Prazer, said the partnership captures the spirit of the sport. She noted UNO’s universal appeal and called the collaboration an exciting new way for fans to experience the drama and competitiveness of F1.
Mattel’s vice president and global head of games Katie Buford, said the crossover brings together two passionate global fanbases and welcomes new audiences into both worlds.
This marks the second collaboration between Formula 1 and Mattel after the successful Hot Wheels range. The UNO Elite Formula 1 2025 Core Edition Starter Pack and Booster Set are now available for pre-order on Amazon, with deliveries expected by mid December 2025. Wider retail availability will begin in 2026.
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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.
