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Flags Communications bags Rs 250 lakh marketing mandate of Kairali Ayurvedic Group
NEW DELHI: Flags Communications has been mandated to provide integrated and end-to-end marketing solutions to Kairali Ayurvedic Group, a global, independent, family-owned company helping people heal by using the method of ayurveda.
Flags will also strengthen brand engagement across all platforms – Print, Broadcast, Digital, Outdoor and Social. The deal is for around Rs 250 lakh.
Flags have been tasked with drawing on 360 degree strategic communications expertise, which includes advertising, marketing, PR and digital to creatively engage customers and investors of Kairali on a nationwide scale.
Kairali MD KV Ramesh said, “We were looking for an agency that can partner with us closely in our growth story. Flags Communications’ deep experiential knowledge of emerging markets and capability to seamlessly implement national product launches, with deep public relations expertise will be invaluable in strengthening our presence. The company’s strategic understanding of the Ayurvedic industry gives us confidence to believe that this will be a successful alliance. We look forward to a long term and mutually beneficial relationship.”
Flags MD PKD Nambiar added, “Kairali is just not any other client for Flags. By partnering with Kairali, we have signed up with its philosophy of promoting ayurveda to the deepest corner of this country. Our mandate is to facilitate building and enhancing their corporate reputation, create visibility for their brand through contemporary and cutting edge communications. Kairali has tremendous expectations from us, and backed by our expertise we are confident of meeting them.”
Kairali Ayurvedic Group has been helping amalgamate ancient ayurveda with contemporary wellness needs and healing mankind worldwide through Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village (formerly known as ‘Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort’), at Palakkad – Kerala and Kairali Ayurvedic Centers (Worldwide).
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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.
