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Lifebuoy’s automated hand sanitiser dispenser for festive season
MUMBAI: India,is a land of millions of gods and festivals with each occasion seeing a vast number of people in a perfect melting pot of devotion, celebration and food.
From the warm khichudi as bhog in pandals to the street stalls set up to serve delectable dishes, food is an important and indispensable part of the festive fervour. More often than not, food is eaten with unwashed hands due to lack of hand-washing facilities like soap and water. A simple act of cleaning hands before eating food can help protect people from these disease-causing germs.
Lifebuoy, a germ protection soap – noticed this need and decided to address it in form of a “blessing gesture” weaved into an innovative design – the Lifebuoy Germ Nashini conceptualised by Lowe Lintas.
The device dispenses Lifebuoy Hand Sanitizer quickly and conveniently for devotees, killing 99.99 per cent of the germs on hands without water. It is easy-to-use and has been prominently placed in pandals so that the devotees can proceed to eat with clean hands.
This activity to build importance of hand hygiene among devotees has been supported by brand ambassador and Bollywood icon Kajol as well. Lifebuoy #GermNashini has been installed in three cities and being used to amplify awareness of hand hygiene through multiple social media platform.
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Angel One Q4 profit surges 83 per cent to Rs 320cr
year net profit dips 22 per cent to Rs 915cr as revenue softens slightly to Rs 5,137cr.
MUMBAI: Angel One has just earned its wings in style delivering a blockbuster Q4 that proves the brokerage giant is still flying high even in a cautious market. Standalone revenue from operations for the three months ended 31 March 2026 rose sharply to Rs 1,459cr, up from Rs 1,056cr a year ago. Total income stood at Rs 1,467cr. After all expenses, profit before tax came in at Rs 440cr, while net profit for the quarter surged 83 per cent to Rs 320cr (versus Rs 175cr last year). Basic EPS stood at Rs 3.52 and diluted at Rs 3.44.
For the full year ended 31 March 2026, revenue from operations was Rs 5,137cr compared with Rs 5,238cr in FY25. Total income reached Rs 5,152cr. Profit before tax was Rs 1,272cr, and net profit came in at Rs 915cr (down from Rs 1,172cr). Basic EPS was Rs 10.09 (from Rs 13.00) and diluted Rs 9.85 (from Rs 12.68).
Total comprehensive income for the quarter stood at Rs 321cr, while the full-year figure was Rs 913cr.
The strong quarterly performance reflects robust growth in interest income (Rs 455cr) and fees & commission (Rs 1,000cr), even as the full-year numbers moderated amid a softer overall environment. Finance costs rose to Rs 134cr in Q4 (full year Rs 437cr), while employee benefits stood at Rs 244cr for the quarter (full year Rs 1,067cr).
In a year when many brokers felt the pinch of muted market activity, Angel One has delivered a sparkling Q4 that shows its core broking engine is firing on all cylinders. With the books now closed on FY26, the Mumbai-based player has once again demonstrated that consistent execution and a sharp focus on retail participation continue to pay rich dividends in India’s booming capital markets.
