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Glow and Behold as Colors Queen Rules the Raabta Runway
MUMBAI: When beauty met bling, sparks quite literally flew. As the Diwali lights shimmered across the grand Raabta by Rahul showcase, all eyes were on the runway and on Colors Queen Cosmetics, the official beauty and makeup partner that turned the ramp into a riot of radiance. The luxury jewellery brand’s much-awaited festive gala known for its grandeur and glitterati found a perfect match in Colors Queen’s artistry. With each model’s look curated from the brand’s own product line, the beauty label didn’t just style faces; it sculpted the very mood of the night.
The event’s theme, saltanat evoking imperial opulence came alive in a parade of luminous skin, jewel-toned eyes, and statement lips. The in-house creative team at Colors Queen went beyond standard runway glam, designing every look as a story of texture, tone, and technique. The result? A seamless dialogue between couture and cosmetics where shimmer met substance.
And then came the showstopper moment: Kangana Ranaut swept down the ramp, radiating a mix of regal poise and modern fire. The actress’s striking presence, paired with Colors Queen’s bold yet refined palette, drew collective gasps from the audience. For a night built on sparkle, she was the incandescent finale.
For Colors Queen Cosmetics co-founder Nitin Panjwani, this collaboration was more than a commercial tie-up, it was a celebration of vision and artistry. “Our collaboration with Raabta by Rahul was not merely a partnership; it was a celebration of eternal beauty and modern expression,” Panjwani said. “At Colors Queen, our mission has always been to offer high-performance, luxurious yet accessible beauty. Being part of an event of such magnitude reiterates our role in empowering beauty professionals and celebrating confidence with color and creativity.”
From backstage brushes to bold beauty statements, the brand’s team ensured every element aligned with Raabta’s luxury ethos. The models’ looks mirrored the jewellery intricate, confident, and unmistakably Indian.
Colors Queen extended its touch beyond the ramp, curating an entire pre-event experience that felt as indulgent as the runway itself. Each celebrity guest and influencer received an exclusive invite paired with a specially designed beauty hamper featuring the brand’s newest product launches.
This strategic move proved a masterstroke: the campaign clocked a combined online reach of over 1.1 billion views across social media platforms, amplifying the brand’s voice well beyond the Diwali dazzle.
Among the star-studded attendees were Meenakshi Dutt, Sara Khan, Guneet Virdi, Kriti DS, and Harpreet Suri, who shared their behind-the-scenes glimpses and red-carpet moments, flooding timelines with a generous dose of glitz and gloss.
The event underlined Colors Queen’s growing stature in India’s booming beauty market. Positioned at the intersection of fashion, celebrity culture, and accessible luxury, the brand is steadily redefining what Indian beauty looks like confident, creative, and unapologetically bold.
With this partnership, Colors Queen isn’t just selling makeup; it’s scripting cultural moments, the kind that blur the lines between fashion week spectacle and festive tradition. The brand’s DNA is unmistakably Indian but its aesthetic is global, a blend of precision, pigment, and panache that resonates across runways and reels alike.
If Raabta by Rahul was about timeless jewellery, Colors Queen added the modern shimmer. The collaboration stands as a reminder that in the world of fashion, beauty isn’t the finishing touch, it’s part of the narrative.
As Kangana Ranaut glided off the ramp and flashbulbs popped, the message was clear: beauty doesn’t just complement luxury, it completes it. And with each brushstroke, Colors Queen is painting its own legacy bold, brilliant, and beautifully Indian.
After all, when you’re born to rule the runway, the crown isn’t gold, it’s glitter.
Brands
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.
