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Mad Influence partners with Lufthansa Airlines
Mumbai: Mad Influence, a global influencer marketing agency, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Lufthansa Airlines in the launch of a captivating influencer campaign. The #LufthansaNewHorizons campaign, in collaboration with 12 exceptional travel and lifestyle influencers, seeks to enchant audiences with a seamless teleportation experience from an Indian café to the breathtaking landscapes of Europe.
The campaign involved 12 content creators from the Lifestyle and Travel category. These creators, including Snigdha, Brinda, Vipul Juneja, Bhavya Monga, Sonia Garg, Radhika Nomllers, Asheer Ahmed, Karan Sehgal, Savi and Vaid, Muskan, Sharanya – Truly No Madly, Aarya Vora, each crafted one Reel and one Video Story, showcasing the teleportation journey from an Indian café to Europe. The content was meticulously created to encapsulate the dream-like transition made possible by Lufthansa’s services.
‘’In the world of influencer marketing, our mission is to inspire, connect, and captivate. We believe in the transformative power of storytelling, and we’re dedicated to unlocking the full potential of influencer partnerships to create memorable, engaging experiences that resonate with audiences and brands alike’’ – said Mad Influence founder, and CEO Gautam Madhavan
The #LufthansaNewHorizons contest invited participants to step inside the Teleportation Café and experience the thrill of teleportation firsthand. By striking an adventurous pose in their chosen European country and sharing it on social media using the hashtag #LufthansaNewHorizons, participants had a chance to win the ultimate Grand Prize—Return tickets to Germany!
The campaign saw exceptional success with high engagement on creators’ profiles, driven by the innovative teleportation concept that naturally attracted organic traction. The creators enjoyed heightened audience interaction due to the creative freedom granted, ultimately leading to outstanding campaign results. Furthermore, all participating creators, spanning both Lifestyle and Travel categories, expressed their contentment with the seamless shooting experience. Notably, the contest spurred active participation from creators’ audiences, who enthusiastically shared their teleportation experiences through direct messages and comments on the reels.
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Kwality Wall’s reports standalone losses following strategic HUL demerger
Ice cream major faces Rs 64 crore Ebitda loss amid commodity inflation and muted Q3 sales
MUMBAI: Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited (KWIL) has released its first set of financial results as a standalone entity, revealing a challenging start to its independent journey. Following its successful demerger from Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) on 1st December 2025 and its subsequent listing on 16th February 2026, the company is navigating a transition period marked by structural changes and high input costs.
For the quarter ended 31st December 2025, the company reported revenue of Rs 222 crores. Despite the revenue base, the bottom line was impacted by several factors, resulting in an Ebitda loss of Rs 64.2 crores. When calculated on a Pre-IND AS 116 basis, the Ebitda loss stood at Rs 83.8 crores.
Organic Sales Growth (OSG) declined by 6.5 per cent year-on-year during the quarter. Volume growth, however, saw a marginal increase of 1.2 per cent. The company reported a gross margin of 41.5 per cent. Additionally, exceptional expenses amounting to Rs 94 crores were recorded, primarily linked to non-recurring costs during the transition phase.
Performance across portfolios and channels was mixed. Within the impulse portfolio, brands such as Magnum and Cornetto recorded mid-single digit volume growth, indicating steady demand in on-the-go consumption. However, the in-home portfolio, which includes take-home packs, experienced muted consumption. The company is planning a relaunch of this category with improved offerings ahead of the 2026 season.
Quick commerce (Q-Com) continued to emerge as a strong growth driver, delivering robust double-digit growth during the quarter. Meanwhile, the company also expanded its physical distribution network by increasing the number of company-owned cabinets across markets.
Margin pressure during the quarter was driven by a combination of one-off factors and broader cost inflation. Gross margins were impacted by around 600 basis points due to trade investments made for stock liquidation. Additionally, cocoa price inflation contributed to another 400 basis points of pressure on margins.
Deputy managing director Chitrank Goel attributed the muted performance partly to prolonged monsoons and transitional challenges linked to the GST framework. Operating expenses also increased as the company invested in establishing its standalone supply chain, operational systems and corporate infrastructure following the demerger.
Looking ahead, the management remains focused on a volume-driven growth strategy. To restore profitability, the company has initiated a cost productivity programme aimed at reducing non-consumer-facing costs. It is also working on building regional manufacturing networks to optimise logistics expenses and improve operational efficiency.
The commodity outlook for the near term remains mixed. Dairy prices are expected to remain firm due to tight supply conditions and rising fodder costs. Sugar prices may also move higher following increases in the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). While cocoa prices have moderated recently, currency depreciation has offset some of the potential cost relief for the company.
