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Nike & LEGO Group unite to elevate the power of sport and creative play
Mumbai: Nike, Inc and the LEGO Group have announced a multi-year partnership to celebrate sport and creative play, creating new and exciting opportunities for kids and families worldwide.
With long histories of championing kids’ right to play, both brands know that creative and physical outlets are critical to children’s development – helping kids reach their full potential by fostering key life skills that allow them to thrive as they grow up.
Beginning next year, families around the globe could see a series of co-branded products, content and experiences that combine the imaginative power of LEGO bricks with Nike’s “Just Do It” spirit to invite all kids into play and sport.
“At Nike, we believe in the power of sport to move the world forward, and that starts with kids,” said Global Kids VP Cal Dowers. “We’re committed to creating a more accessible and inclusive future that inspires kids of all ages and abilities to be more active. Together, with the LEGO Group, we’re excited to invite all kids into a new vision of sport and creative play.”
A recent LEGO Group study revealed that for a third of children globally, playtime is limited to just three hours a week, and according to the World Health Organization, only one in five kids gets the physical activity they need to thrive. Further, 59 per cent of parents who participated in a separate LEGO Group survey indicated they worry their children don’t have enough playtime or access to fun activities.
This initiative marks Nike’s latest effort to power an active, inclusive world that inspires all youth to play and achieve their greatest potential. Nike focuses on breaking down barriers for youth, especially girls, through a focus on quality coaching, increasing access and addressing societal barriers. And now, Nike and LEGO are teaming up to create new opportunities for kids.
The partnership reflects Nike and the LEGO Group’s shared commitment to put creativity, fun, sport and imagination back into play, and inspire, engage and empower kids around the world.
“At the LEGO Group, we believe in the power of play to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow,” said LEGO Group VP of brand development Alero Akuya. “By combining the creativity of LEGO play with the energy and passion of sport we want to inspire new ways for kids to play and be creative. We are excited to partner with NIKE, Inc. on this journey and help reimagine how creative play and sport can unite. Together, we will create unique experiences that will engage and excite kids around the world, inspiring them to explore their imaginations.”
To mark the announcement of their partnership, Nike and the LEGO Group curated a special digital animation to spark the excitement and curiosity of kids, families and adults everywhere. It brings to life how sport and creative play will come together and leverage iconic elements from both brands.
At the center is a specially created LEGO Minifigure head with the Nike Swoosh as the smile, symbolising the unique power of both brands through sport and creativity. This is surrounded by sport references and individual icons from both brands, such as the orange Nike shoebox; the waffle outsole and Nike Air technologies; and the LEGO brick, Minifigure, castle and studs. Also included are shared icons such as the duck, the LEGO Group’s first product and a symbol synonymous with Oregon, Nike’s birthplace; the Pegasus horse, a reference to an iconic Nike footwear innovation; and of course the G.O.A.T., a nod to some of the greatest athletes in Nike’s portfolio.
View the digital animation here, and visit nike.com/lego or lego.com/nike for more information about the partnership.
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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.
