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Fruit drink TUK3 launched in South India
BANGALORE: FIL Industries Limited (FIL) announced the South-India launch of TUK3, the all seasons fruit drink in India with a unique combination of Seabuckthorn (Ladakh Berry), Kashmiri apples, and Indian Mangoes. TUK3 has been launched under FRUITFIL, the umbrella brand of the juice division of FIL.
“With the launch of this drink, we hope to capture a seizable share of the fruit drink market which is growing at an approximate rate of 25 per cent”, said FIL vice president sales and marketing Lokesh Naidu.
FIL has carried out in depth research to understand market and consumer behavior. TUK, the name of the drink comes from the tongue-clacking sound produced to express a distinct, taste bud hitting lingering sensation, which is aimed to appeal to kids. The fruit content in TUK3 makes it a natural energizer, enhancing body endurance, and strengthens memory apart from being rich in oxygen. It claims to nourish the brain, eyes and other vital organs and is rich in vitamin C explains an official release.
TUK3 is available in an attractive and colorful pack. The product will debut in retail stores in Northern India in the first phase of its launch, and throughout India in the subsequent phases.
The campaign is supported by two audiovisuals.”Creatives for these audio-visuals have been done in-house and shot by Delhi based Xebec Films. Starting 25 July, they will be telecast first on childrens’ channels – Cartoon Network and Pogo,” FIL marketing manager-brands Abhay Gaba. “We will spend Rs.20 million till March 2006 towards promotion activities”, added Gaba.
The company has set up its distribution network covering 16 Indian States for the marketing of its products under the FRUITFIL brand. It has also set up a state of art tetrapak filling line for the packing of its products, apart from having tie ups at four different locations across the country. Two hundred ml tetra-packs will be used for smaller packaging, for larger sizes, FIL is toying with PET bottles.
FIL has its own state of art, ISO 9001 and HACCP certified plant at Rangreth, Srinagar, which is a 100 per cent EOU. The total turnover of the group is Rs.1billion.
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Nestlé India posts Rs 45,641 crore profit before tax in FY26
Strong cash flow of Rs 50,475 crore offsets higher costs, payouts.
MUMBAI: If there’s one thing brewing stronger than coffee this year, it’s Nestlé India’s balance sheet. The FMCG major closed FY26 with a solid financial performance, serving up steady growth even as costs and cash outflows kept the pressure simmering. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a profit before tax of Rs 45,641 crore, up from Rs 43,161 crore in the previous year. The numbers reflect resilience in core operations, supported by a strong consumption backbone across domestic and export markets.
Cash, meanwhile, was anything but idle. Nestlé India generated Rs 50,475 crore in net cash from operating activities, a sharp jump from Rs 29,345 crore last year highlighting robust underlying demand and improved working capital efficiency. Inventory reductions alone contributed Rs 2,809 crore, while trade payables rose by Rs 5,878 crore, adding further liquidity support.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. On the investing side, the company deployed Rs 8,297 crore towards property, plant and equipment, even as overall investing cash outflow stood at Rs 6,236 crore. Financing activities saw a significant drain, with Rs 31,794 crore flowing out driven largely by dividend payouts of Rs 23,139 crore and repayment of short-term borrowings.
The balance sheet tells a story of expansion with caution. Total assets rose to Rs 1,31,824 crore from Rs 1,21,933 crore, while equity climbed to Rs 51,569 crore, reflecting improved reserves and retained earnings. Cash and cash equivalents surged to Rs 13,205 crore, a sharp rise from Rs 761 crore a year ago, underscoring stronger liquidity despite heavy outflows.
Operationally, depreciation and amortisation expenses increased to Rs 6,992 crore, while finance costs and provisions continued to shape the cost structure. At the same time, working capital movements especially in inventories and receivables played a key role in boosting cash generation.
The broader takeaway? Nestlé India’s FY26 performance is less about headline growth and more about financial muscle. With strong cash flows cushioning rising investments and payouts, the company appears to be balancing expansion with discipline keeping its books as carefully measured as its recipes.
