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Goodknight launches new TVC for Fabric Roll-On
MUMBAI: Goodknight has launched a new TVC for its Fabric Roll-On, highlighting the concern of family members when children go out to play in the evening and are vulnerable to mosquitoes and diseases such as dengue and malaria.
Goodknight Fabric Roll-On is a personal mosquito repellent. It is made using 100 per cent natural and plant-based ingredients such as citronella and eucalyptus oils and is applied on clothes, not skin. By just applying four coin-sized dots on your clothes, you can stay protected for up to 8 hours outdoors.
Godrej consumer products CEO India and SAARC Sunil Katatria said, “While there is an alarming rise of vector-borne diseases like Malaria and Dengue in the country, there is also a lack of awareness that the mosquitoes that spread these diseases usually bite during the daytime when children are usually out of the protected zones of their homes. Our core focus is to let children have a happy childhood outdoors which makes them “champions” in their lives by protecting them from mosquitoes while they play.”
The TVC describes an Indian family stopping their daughter from playing cricket. The grand-mother, grand-father and father express their concern of her getting bitten by mosquitoes and contracting malaria or dengue if she goes to play. The mother, in this case, supports her daughter’s decision of outdoor play being assured that Goodknight Fabric Roll-On will protect her. The TVC highlights how the Goodknight Fabric Roll-On is effective in repelling mosquitoes and enabling kids to go out and play and become “champions”.
JWT Mumbai vice presidents and executive creative directors Priya Pardiwalla and Steve Mathias said, "Every mom knows the importance of playing outside every evening. Of rather not being trapped by the videogame or television. However sometimes she has to say NO and stop her kids from stepping out especially during times of high mosquito infestation such as a dengue epidemic. But now Goodknight Fabric Roll-On, a truly non-intrusive innovation empowers moms to do one of the most difficult things ever – saying YES and allowing their kids to play outside, to learn and explore without worrying about mosquitoes. The commercial is centred around a mother who encourages her kid to go out and knock it out of the park, while the rest of the family is concerned, stressed and worried about mosquitoes outside."
The creative ends with a great message for kids that if they want to become champions and win, they have to venture out of their homes without the fear of mosquitoes.
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Wipro hires 7,500 freshers, withholds FY27 hiring outlook
Profit rises to Rs 3,522 crore, Rs 15,000 crore buyback announced.
MUMBAI- Hiring may be on, but visibility is off, Wipro is adding talent even as it pauses the crystal ball. The company hired 7,500 freshers in FY26 but stopped short of offering any hiring outlook for FY27, underscoring the uncertainty gripping the IT services sector as it pivots towards an AI-led operating model.
The disclosure came alongside its fourth-quarter earnings, where management flagged volatile demand conditions and refrained from committing to future workforce expansion. Chief human resources officer Saurabh Govil noted that over 3,000 of the total hires were onboarded in the March quarter alone, signalling continued intake despite a lack of clarity on deployment pipelines.
This divergence active hiring without forward guidance reflects a broader industry pattern where talent acquisition continues even as deal conversions remain uneven and client spending cycles stretch. Wipro expects its IT services revenue for the June quarter to range between a decline of 2 per cent and flat growth sequentially in constant currency terms, reinforcing near-term caution.
Chief executive officer Srini Pallia pointed to artificial intelligence as both a disruptor and an opportunity. He said evolving client priorities are pushing the company towards outcome-driven engagements, with Wipro increasingly focusing on a services-as-software model through its AI Native Business and Platforms unit. The shift marks a structural change from traditional headcount-led growth to AI-enabled delivery frameworks.
The company has already committed over $1 billion to its AI ecosystem, with investors closely watching how these investments translate into revenue. For now, the numbers present a mixed picture. Net profit rose sequentially to Rs 3,522 crore, while revenue grew 3 per cent to Rs 24,236 crore. However, core IT services performance remained under pressure, with full-year revenue declining 0.3 per cent in dollar terms and 1.6 per cent in constant currency.
Large deal bookings offered a counterpoint, rising 45.4 per cent year-on-year to $7.8 billion, highlighting a widening gap between deal wins and actual revenue realisation. On a quarterly basis, IT services revenue slipped 1.2 per cent sequentially, signalling continued softness in execution.
Margins, however, told a more optimistic story. Operating margins expanded to 17.3 per cent in the fourth quarter, up from 14.8 per cent in the previous quarter, reflecting improved cost discipline. That said, the company cautioned that upcoming wage hikes and the ramp-up of large deals could exert pressure going forward.
Attrition stood at 13.8 per cent in the March quarter, indicating stabilisation after periods of elevated churn. Alongside its earnings, Wipro also announced a Rs 15,000 crore share buyback, reinforcing its focus on shareholder returns, with a payout ratio of 88 per cent over the past three years.
Taken together, the numbers capture a company in transition investing in AI, maintaining hiring momentum, but navigating a demand environment where growth is uneven and visibility remains limited.
