Brands
Kareena Kapoor Khan becomes brand ambassador for Samrat Atta & Flours
Mumbai: Parakh Group-owned Samrat, a brand known for its wide range of daily use consumption items, has announced Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador.
With Parakh Group’s motto of ‘Growing Together,’ the entire chain’s joint efforts have created a brand that is focused on uncompromising quality and industry-leading retail space replenishment lead times through its coordinated sales and distribution tracking mechanisms. Apart from servicing consumers, Samrat also has a widespread presence in the bulk segment supplying to the gigantic Indian HORECA market.
“The pandemic taught all of us more about the importance of hygiene even in our own homes and we were proud to see the country’s women taking a stance to shift away from atta grinded in olden chakkis to Samrat Atta in large numbers, hence trusting us with our professional expertise in raw material selection and hygienic & touchless manufacturing and packing processes. Who better to further spread this message of home food hygiene than Kareena Kapoor Khan?,” stated the company director Mayank Parakh. “Now a mother of two, Kareena has set higher standards for mothers in all avenues of child upbringing along with an excellent example of work-life balance. We share her ideology on health and hygiene for oneself and our families and we hope to spread this message out to our patrons together.”
Parakh Group will gradually roll out a brand campaign with Khan where she will be seen engaging the consumers talking about food hygiene and encouraging them to move towards the trusted Samrat Atta with a ‘Swad Aur Sehat Ka Waada.’ Additionally, the popular Samrat besan will have its own campaign celebrating the home-cooked delicacies, said the brand.
“Samrat is one of the biggest names in the industry and their range of products are the epitome of purity which is quite evident with their focus on hygiene, health, and of course amazing taste which never falls short in satisfying our love for food, said Kareena Kapoor Khan.
“The Kapoor clan is known for being food lovers, and so am I. Every occasion, be it about career milestones, family dinners or festivals, it starts with lots of homemade delicious delicacies. It makes me more than excited to be associated with the Samrat brand which has already been an integral part of our lives since decades,” she added.
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.
