MAM
MICA plans workshops on television brand strategies
MUMBAI: The Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad and ratings agency TAM will hold a series of workshops on television broadcasting, over successive weekends beginning September 2002.
The joint programme is divided into three workshops, each of which is designed to give an insight into different aspects of TV Broadcasting Strategies from the perspective of media specialist agencies, advertisers and broadcasters. Targeted at the middle and senior management from TV Channels, ad agencies and media houses, the workshops will be held at the World Trade Centre in Mumbai.
The first workshop on Channel Selling and Media Agency Buying, to be held on 27 and 28 September will probe the experiences of agency buyers and channel sellers. The programme also intends to add to the knowledge base of both, in terms of new tools and methods of deal evaluation/creation, deal optimization, network deals, and evaluating/costing innovations, says an official release from MICA. The agenda will be supported by real life case studies presented by noted industry professionals.
The second workshop on Channel Research and Media Planning on 4 and 5 October, focuses on understanding audience behaviour, broad trends in media and on TV, specifically understanding those trends and working towards a better future. Understanding of media tools, trends in television ratings and media planning and research fundamentals, will be the other areas covered. The programme entails on the one hand, the media planner’s way of getting upclose with his/her brands in the process of developing a media plan and on the other hand, understanding how a channel researcher could study latest viewership trends to take business decisions for the broadcaster.
The third workshop on Channel Programming and Channel Marketing on 11 and 12 October, takes participants through the programming professional’s challenge of spotting the “winning horse.” The workshop will look at new ways of evaluating and quantifying successful programming and marketing of programmes. New concepts on promo planning, treating different audiences differently, and gauging shifting audience taste will also be discussed, says MICA. The six-day (three weekends) comprehensive program will focus on an interactive pedagogy, involving presentations, discussion on case studies, and interactive sessions between eminent speakers and participants, says the institute.
Brands
Nestlé India posts 14.9 per cent sales growth, profit rises in FY26
FMCG major sweetens returns with dividend as strong domestic demand leads
NEW DELHI: Nestlé India has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, with sales and profits rising steadily on the back of robust domestic demand.
The company posted total income of Rs 231,949.5 million for FY26, up from Rs 202,645.5 million in the previous year, marking a growth of 14.9 per cent. Domestic sales remained the key driver, increasing 14.6 per cent to Rs 221,187.0 million, while exports contributed Rs 9,527.6 million to the overall tally.
The final quarter of the financial year added extra momentum, with total sales rising 23.4 per cent compared to the same period last year. This helped lift the company’s annual profit to Rs 35,446.0 million, up from Rs 33,145.0 million in FY25.
Shareholders are set to benefit as the board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 5.00 per equity share. This comes on top of the interim dividend of Rs 7.00 per share paid in February 2026. The record date for the final dividend has been fixed as 10 July 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the 67th Annual General Meeting scheduled for 3 July 2026. If approved, the payout will begin from 30 July 2026.
During the year, the company’s paid-up equity share capital doubled to Rs 1,928.3 million following a 1:1 bonus share issue, strengthening its capital base. The results were also supported by a Rs 1,207.8 million credit from exceptional items, including a Rs 2,023.2 million writeback from resolved income tax litigation, partially offset by restructuring costs and expenses related to new labour codes.
On the cost front, material costs rose to 44.8 per cent of sales for the full year, compared to 43.6 per cent in the previous year, reflecting ongoing input cost pressures. Despite this, the company maintained solid profitability, with EBITDA coming in at Rs 53,060.6 million.
Overall, Nestlé India’s performance underscores its ability to balance growth and margins in a challenging environment. With steady demand, disciplined cost management and consistent shareholder returns, the company appears well placed to carry its momentum into the next financial year.
