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Maybach teams up with Badshah for limited edition eyewear
MUMBAI: Global luxury brand Maybach Icons of Luxury has joined forces with Indian rap superstar Badshah for a limited edition eyewear collection that blends high fashion, music and cultural storytelling. It is the first time an Indian entertainer has co designed a global Maybach line, marking a milestone moment for both the luxury world and the country’s creative community.
The Maybach x Badshah collection brings together the rapper’s flair for bold individuality with the craftsmanship the brand is known for. The result is a fresh interpretation of two of Maybach’s signature frames The Artist III and The King III that have been reimagined with new colours, textures and narratives.
The collection features eight handcrafted pieces available exclusively at Eternity Lifestyles in India and through authorised Maybach Eyewear retailers worldwide. Prices start at Rs 2,79,150 for The Artist III optical series and Rs 3,23,300 for The King III sunglasses. The standout piece is the diamond studded snow camouflage The King III, crafted in just five units globally and priced at Rs 50,88,450, featuring 90 hand set diamonds.
The Artist III series draws from the world that shaped Badshah music. Sound wave patterns are woven subtly into the temples of the frames, creating a sense of rhythm and movement. Known for its clean, formal design, the silhouette gets an energetic twist with colours such as electric yellow and deep blue.
The King III series shifts the lens to India’s landscapes. A snow camouflage edition mirrors the icy calm of the Himalayas. A jungle inspired version nods to India’s forests and highlights the importance of wildlife conservation. The Tigers of India model brings a bright orange punch celebrating the country’s national animal.
The rare diamond studded snow camouflage design serves as the crown jewel of the capsule. With only five pieces created worldwide, it blends haute craftsmanship with high glamour turning eyewear into wearable art.
As India’s luxury eyewear market races toward a projected $1,721 million valuation by 2030, this collaboration positions Maybach at the centre of cultural influence and consumer aspiration.
Maybach CEOs Jutta Kahlbetzer and Wolfgang Thelen said the partnership was built on shared creativity and respect. They noted that Badshah’s artistic lens brings new diversity and modernity to the brand while deepening its engagement with India’s luxury audience.
Badshah called the collaboration a personal dream. He visited the Maybach atelier in Germany and described the craftsmanship as humbling and inspiring. Creating designs that balanced aesthetic appeal with comfort was a challenge he embraced, calling the experience “surreal and deeply rewarding”.
The rapper’s rising global fashion presence from Paris Men’s Fashion Week to New York and his trailblazing achievements in music including crossing five billion Spotify streams and delivering the biggest Indian hip hop tour in North America further amplify the impact of this partnership.
Maybach Eyewear is crafted in Germany using rare materials including titanium, diamonds, natural buffalo horn and 18 karat gold. The brand has a history of iconic collaborations including a special edition line created for legendary music producer Quincy Jones in 2014.
The Maybach x Badshah collection now adds a new chapter to that legacy blending precision engineering with cultural expression and making luxury feel a little more personal and a lot more exciting.
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Sapphire Foods FY26 revenue rises to Rs 3,125 crore, posts loss
Q4 revenue at Rs 792 crore, FY26 loss at Rs 32 crore amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: If growth is on the menu, profitability seems to have taken a brief detour. Sapphire Foods India reported a steady rise in topline for FY26, even as rising costs weighed on profitability. Revenue from operations grew to Rs 3,125 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, up from Rs 2,882 crore in FY25. However, the company swung to a loss, reporting a net loss of Rs 32 crore for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 17 crore in the previous year. Total income for the year stood at Rs 3,153 crore, while total expenses climbed to Rs 3,167 crore, reflecting pressure across key cost heads.
In the March quarter, revenue came in at Rs 792 crore, compared to Rs 711 crore in the same period last year. The company reported a quarterly net loss of Rs 13 crore, against a profit of Rs 2 crore a year earlier.
Cost pressures remained visible across operations. Material costs rose to Rs 995 crore for FY26, while employee expenses increased to Rs 428 crore. Other expenses, the largest component, stood at Rs 1,229 crore, underscoring the impact of store operations and expansion-related spends.
Depreciation and amortisation expenses also climbed to Rs 392 crore for the year, reflecting continued investments in store infrastructure and growth.
At the operating level, the company reported a loss before tax of Rs 37 crore for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 23 crore in FY25. Exceptional items added Rs 24 crore to the cost burden during the year.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 3,256 crore as of March 31, 2026, up from Rs 3,041 crore a year earlier, indicating ongoing expansion. Net worth stood at Rs 1,389 crore.
Despite profitability pressures, operating cash flow remained resilient at Rs 507 crore, highlighting underlying business strength and demand stability.
The numbers paint a familiar picture in the quick-service restaurant space, growth continues to be served hot, but margins are still finding their footing.
