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Nobel Hygiene strengthens its brand communication outreach
MUMBAI: Nobel Hygiene, the undisputed leader in the adult diaper category and the only Indian manufacturer of both, adult (Friends) and baby diapers (Teddyy & Snuggy) has partnered with Nucleus PR and The Womb for creative communications.
Nucleus PR addresses complex brand-building issues with its deep-rooted practical expertise. The firm believes in combining its experience and insight in both digital and traditional media to build a strong reputation and enhance the brand's vision. They have created a definitive niche for themselves across MNCs, SMEs and Startups. The fast-growing company has prestigious clients like, MediaCom, Zolostays and Royal Brothers on its roster. Nobel Hygiene is a proud addition to the same.
The Womb is a young independent innovations and communications company, started by first time entrepreneurs; Navin Talreja and Kawal Shoor. The Womb works with clients like Saregama India, Vini Cosmetics, Asus India, Cipla Health, Godrej Tyson, IGP.com, Sunny cooking oil, Nobel Hygiene, Mahindra, Puro Wellness, Axis Mutual Fund, just to name a few.
Nobel Hygiene, a home-grown Indian brand, aims to create a healthier, safer environment for the stages in life where one is most vulnerable using the best materials and technology for a happier world.
Commenting on the new partnerships, Kartik Johari, Vice President, Nobel Hygiene, said, “With our aggressive expansion and clear market leadership, it is important that we ramp up our communication accordingly. We are happy to have Nucleus PR and The Womb on board. The expertise and domain depth that each one of them brings to the table will help us reach our set objective and help us communicate our vision in the market. We look forward to a successful collaboration with both our communication partners.”
Commenting on the win, Tarunjeet Rattan, Managing Partner, Nucleus PR said, “Keeping in mind Nobel Hygiene’s vision and business objectives, we aim to leverage PR in a strategic manner. We will help create an overall reputation for the brand while at the same time create awareness about larger issues like incontinence and elder care within the target audience. Smart use of PR with a distinctive and aggressive approach will achieve impactful results that the brand aspires for.”
Commenting on the win, Navin Talreja, Managing Partner, The Womb said, “we have been a strategic and creative partner to Nobel Hygiene for about a year now. Most part of the year has been spent in getting different aspects of the business and brand ready for long term sustained growth. And now we go to market in many exciting ways. The Nobel team led by Kartik believes in cutting edge work and challenging norms which is always far more exciting than doing boring maintenance work. So exciting times ahead. Watch this space!
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Kwality Wall’s reports standalone losses following strategic HUL demerger
Ice cream major faces Rs 64 crore Ebitda loss amid commodity inflation and muted Q3 sales
MUMBAI: Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited (KWIL) has released its first set of financial results as a standalone entity, revealing a challenging start to its independent journey. Following its successful demerger from Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) on 1st December 2025 and its subsequent listing on 16th February 2026, the company is navigating a transition period marked by structural changes and high input costs.
For the quarter ended 31st December 2025, the company reported revenue of Rs 222 crores. Despite the revenue base, the bottom line was impacted by several factors, resulting in an Ebitda loss of Rs 64.2 crores. When calculated on a Pre-IND AS 116 basis, the Ebitda loss stood at Rs 83.8 crores.
Organic Sales Growth (OSG) declined by 6.5 per cent year-on-year during the quarter. Volume growth, however, saw a marginal increase of 1.2 per cent. The company reported a gross margin of 41.5 per cent. Additionally, exceptional expenses amounting to Rs 94 crores were recorded, primarily linked to non-recurring costs during the transition phase.
Performance across portfolios and channels was mixed. Within the impulse portfolio, brands such as Magnum and Cornetto recorded mid-single digit volume growth, indicating steady demand in on-the-go consumption. However, the in-home portfolio, which includes take-home packs, experienced muted consumption. The company is planning a relaunch of this category with improved offerings ahead of the 2026 season.
Quick commerce (Q-Com) continued to emerge as a strong growth driver, delivering robust double-digit growth during the quarter. Meanwhile, the company also expanded its physical distribution network by increasing the number of company-owned cabinets across markets.
Margin pressure during the quarter was driven by a combination of one-off factors and broader cost inflation. Gross margins were impacted by around 600 basis points due to trade investments made for stock liquidation. Additionally, cocoa price inflation contributed to another 400 basis points of pressure on margins.
Deputy managing director Chitrank Goel attributed the muted performance partly to prolonged monsoons and transitional challenges linked to the GST framework. Operating expenses also increased as the company invested in establishing its standalone supply chain, operational systems and corporate infrastructure following the demerger.
Looking ahead, the management remains focused on a volume-driven growth strategy. To restore profitability, the company has initiated a cost productivity programme aimed at reducing non-consumer-facing costs. It is also working on building regional manufacturing networks to optimise logistics expenses and improve operational efficiency.
The commodity outlook for the near term remains mixed. Dairy prices are expected to remain firm due to tight supply conditions and rising fodder costs. Sugar prices may also move higher following increases in the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). While cocoa prices have moderated recently, currency depreciation has offset some of the potential cost relief for the company.
