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Microscan ropes in Samson Jesudas as Business Head – ISP, Strengthens the focus on Indian ISP Market
MUMBAI: In a move to strengthen the commitment, focus and investments in Indian ISP market, “MICROSCAN” has roped in Samson Jesudas as Business Head to lead the ISP domain in India.
Microscan today provide over 20 premium services in the IT & Telecom Industry. We have scaled new heights to become a preferred service provider for telecom infrastructure and value-added many telecom companies like Tata, Airtel, Vodafone etc.
Samson will be based at Mumbai and will oversee the business development activities for ISP penetration & growth in the Indian ISP market and will report to Sandeep Donde – Founder & MD.
The mission of Microscan is to provide technically-advanced, consistent network and data connectivity solutions through efficiently optimized network architecture. Microscan proudly own extensive self-healing rings that provide redundancy ensuring undisrupted connectivity.
High speed internet is a necessity in the modern day. It is one of the important means of access to the information required for everyday personal and business function. Microscan is an Internet Service Provider which enables a range of cost-effective broadband services ensuring reliability through our 100% fiber optic network. Microscan ensures that you enjoy a high speed and reliable connectivity for all your internet needs. Microscan offers various broadband services with value added features for all our customers under the Microscan and Vovinet brand.
Microscan provides the facility of Bulk bandwidth to ISPs. Local ISPs share the purchased bandwidth among various users to provide internet services to their customers. For such ISPs who look forward to providing their service in a new region or to expand their service area, Microscan offers a Bulk bandwidth option which enables the local ISPs to divide bandwidth to their customers. Various bandwidth requirements for pure internet, blended internet or region-specific internet can be taken care by Microscan’s Bulk bandwidth services.
Microscan also offers premium network interconnection services which facilitates ISPs to peer with major Internet Exchanges (IX) in India like Extreme IX and get inter-connect to all major content providers across globe like Akamai, Limelight, Fastly, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Netflix, Apple etc. Partnering with Microscan facilitates peering solutions for ISPs which envisages business benefits in terms of fastest routes, low-latency and optimal internet bandwidth utilization.
“The Indian Digital Population is booming with an incremental internet penetration in urban and rural sector. This has indeed created a tremendous opportunity in market and Microscan is geared up to serve more customers. We felt the need to strengthen our ISP presence and hence roped in a professional like Samson Jesudas to drive our ISP division. Samson has established goodwill amongst the cable fraternity and will add value in striking profound deals with LCOs thereby ensuring the reach to last mile”, said Sandeep Donde.
Before joining Microscan, Samson was MD & CEO at Hathway Bhavani and EVP @ Hathway cable & datacom. He was also a board member of various Hathway JV companies like GTPL Hathway, Hathway Sonali, Hathway Sai Star, Hathway Rajesh etc. He has also served as a VP @ ZEE Turner ltd. and Regional Manager with Star TV in the past.
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Varun Beverages Q1 profit up 20 per cent, revenue climbs 18 per cent
Strong volumes and South Africa push drive growth as expansion gathers pace
MUMBAI: Varun Beverages Limited has kicked off calendar year 2026 on a strong note, posting double-digit growth across key metrics for the first quarter ended 31 March, driven by robust volumes and international expansion.
Revenue from operations rose 18.1 per cent year-on-year to Rs. 6,574.19 crore, up from Rs. 5,566.94 crore in the same period last year. The growth was powered by a 16.3 per cent increase in consolidated sales volumes, which reached 363.4 million cases. While India recorded a healthy 14.4 per cent growth, international markets surged ahead with a 21.4 per cent rise, underlining the company’s expanding global footprint.
Profitability also held firm despite inflationary pressures on raw materials. Gross margins improved by 62 basis points to 55.2 per cent, supported by strategic early stocking. EBITDA grew 21.0 per cent to Rs. 1,528.93 crore, with margins expanding to 23.3 per cent. Net profit climbed 20.1 per cent to Rs. 878.71 crore, reflecting strong operational performance.
In terms of pricing trends, net realisation per case in India dipped 1.5 per cent as the company pushed volume-led strategies through larger pack sizes and entry-level price points. However, international realisations rose 1.6 per cent, aided by favourable currency movements. The company’s product mix is also evolving, with low- or no-sugar beverages now accounting for 63 per cent of total volumes, even as carbonated soft drinks continue to dominate at 73.6 per cent.
A key highlight of the quarter was the strengthening of its African presence. The company completed the acquisition of Twizza Pty Limited in South Africa through its subsidiary BevCo at an enterprise value of ZAR 2,053 million, making it a step-down subsidiary in March. It has also entered into an agreement to acquire Crickley Dairy for approximately ZAR 238 million, further deepening its play in the region.
Reflecting its performance, the board approved an interim dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share, amounting to a total payout of Rs. 169.1 crore. Depreciation rose 30.9 per cent following the commissioning of new plants across Buxar, Prayagraj, Damtal and Meghalaya, while finance costs increased 18.0 per cent due to funding requirements for the Twizza acquisition.
Commenting on the outlook, Varun Beverages Limited chairman Ravi Jaipuria highlighted favourable demographics and rising urbanisation as key drivers of long-term demand across India and Africa.
With strong volume momentum and a growing international footprint, Varun Beverages appears well positioned to sustain its growth trajectory through the year.
