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Mondelez celebrates 70 years in India with the launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk Spready
MUMBAI: To celebrate its 70th anniversary in India, Mondelez India recently launched the new Cadbury Dairy Milk Spready, announcing its foray into the fast-growing spreads category. Also launched was the ‘Cadbury Chocolate Cookbook’ penned by celebrated chocolatier Zeba Kohli.
Announcing the launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk Spready, Mondelez India director marketing (chocolates) Anil Viswanathan shared that the aim of the brand is to increase per capita chocolate consumption by Indians, which currently is 300 g per year, a starkly different number from 10 kgs in the USA.
He further commented, “Chocolate spreads is a strategically important adjacent category witnessing fast retail value growth over the past few years. With our tremendous equity in chocolate, we believe this is an opportune time for Mondelez India to foray into this category. This format enables us to enter into our consumers’ homes and their kitchens and be a part of their in-home consumption experiences. It is ideal for simple snacking occasions or can be used as an ingredient for baking by home chefs. We want to be the first taste of chocolate for consumers in every format. At a competitive price point, consumers can now enjoy the alluring taste of Cadbury Dairy Milk in a format that complements their meals, snacks and desserts.”
Speaking about the cookbook Viswanathan said, “We are also delighted to be partnering with Zeba Kohli to launch our very special Cadbury Chocolate Cookbook, which has 70 recipes where Cadbury Dairy Milk Spready and our other products can be used in innovative recipes.”
Anil Viswanathan also shared that the launch will be supported by a massive digital campaign, which will focus on the versatility of the spread as a common kitchen ingredient that can be used with any dish to make it tastier, more interesting, and #Cadburylicious to the kids and young adults. He also noted that Cadbury is also working towards making its products more relevant to people of all age brackets.
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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.
