Brands
Gillette launches new MACH3 START with Hardik Pandya
MUMBAI: Joining the MACH3 Turbo and MACH3 original is Gillette’s newest launch – the MACH3 START.
Marking the 20th birthday of MACH3, Gillette has specially designed this new razor with its first-ever 360° aqua-grip handle which entails the understanding of the needs and the problems of younger guys who are just starting to shave.
Guys take pride in their tools – a drill, a game controller, a razor and hence, Gillette has come up with this innovative handle, which features blades that are thinner than a surgeon’s scalpel and coated with a diamond-like-carbon, making the blades stronger, resulting in a close and comfortable shave– even on the 15th shave. Available in a sleek, blue hue, the MACH3 START feels extraordinarily comfortable to hold and allows guys to have total control in any situation – when shaving at the sink or in the shower.
“Gillette takes pride in launching the new MACH3 START which is designed for the millennials who want the added benefit of a secure grip for total control even in wet conditions during a shave. It is being introduced at a lower price point to be more accessible to young men and those who are just starting to shave,” says P&G associate director and country category leader for shave care Indian sub-continent Karthik Srivatsan.
“It’s important that guys feel equipped to face every day with the right attitude and confidence,” adds brand ambassador Hardik Pandya. “I am excited to be the face of MACH3 Start, that not only takes care of the different grooming needs of the youth but also their preferred looks, different skin types and is also pocket-friendly.”
In addition to the launch of the MACH3 START with Aqua-Grip, Gillette is improving the MACH3 family with sharper blades on the MACH3 original to go up against tough beard hair. The blades are made with high quality stainless steel that is precisely thinned and coated for durability to ultimately cut through beard hair with greater ease. Over the past 20 years, Gillette MACH3 has continued to innovate and advance in precision technology and has delivered on craftsmanship to uphold its reputation.
Gillette MACH3 START with aqua-grip will be available across all modern retail outlets and ecommerce platforms pan India and is priced at Rs 169.
Gillette offers a wide variety of products including razors, shave gel (gels, foams and creams), skin care, after shaves, antiperspirants, deodorants and body wash.
Brands
Eternal posts Rs 54,364 crore revenue, up 168 per cent in FY26
Q4 profit rises to Rs 174 crore as firm streamlines District business
NEW DELHI: Eternal Limited reported a sharp surge in scale for FY26, with consolidated revenue rising 168 per cent year-on-year to Rs 54,364 crore, underscoring strong growth across its core businesses.
The company’s growth was mirrored in its bottom line, with a total annual profit of Rs 366 crore. The fourth quarter was particularly strong, contributing Rs 17,292 crore in revenue and Rs 174 crore in profit, a sharp rise compared to the Rs 39 crore profit recorded in the same period last year.
Key financial metrics from the report include:
- Total assets: Increased to Rs 40,736 crore from last year’s Rs 35,623 crore.
- Delivery charges: The company collected Rs 9,065 crore in delivery and related charges over the year.
- Employee costs: Staffing and benefit expenses amounted to Rs 3,536 crore.
- Liquidity: The firm maintains a cash balance of Rs 996 crore, supported by Rs 632 crore generated from operating activities.
On the strategic front, the company has approved the transfer of its District platform’s technology stack to its wholly owned subsidiary, Wasteland Entertainment Private Limited. The deal, valued at Rs 24.19 crore, will be completed in cash and is expected to close by May 1, 2026, along with the transition of select employees. The move is aimed at consolidating its entertainment and ticketing operations under a focused entity.
From a regulatory standpoint, statutory auditors Deloitte Haskins & Sells issued an unmodified opinion on the financial results. However, they flagged an ongoing show cause notice related to GST on delivery charges, which the company continues to contest, citing a strong legal position.
With robust revenue growth and ongoing structural tweaks, Eternal is clearly sharpening its playbook as it expands beyond its core into a broader consumer services ecosystem.
