Brands
Nutralite launches India’s first mayonnaise with vitamins
MUMBAI: Table spread brand Nutralite has launched India’s first mayonnaise range with vitamins. The company claims Nutralite Mayonnaise to be fortified with Vitamin A, D and E and provides 30 per cent daily requirement of the three with every serving of 15g. The completely vegetarian range will be available in flavours of cheesy garlic, achari and veg.
Nutralite brand ambassador Chef Sanjeev Kapoor says, “Nutralite has always focused on bringing together great taste and good health. Nutralite Mayonnaise follows the same legacy. The kids will love Nutralite Mayo flavours.”
Zydus Wellness director and chief operating officer Tarun Arora mentions, “Mayonnaise has started becoming a must have at home as kids love it. But regular mayonnaise traditionally is not associated with health benefits and hence mothers restrict its use for kids. Nutralite, known for its health credentials, identified this as an opportunity. The flavours are developed keeping the Indian palate in mind. Achari is the first of its kind flavour in this category. The other two are veg &and cheesy garlic. For today’s ‘smart home-maker’ who is proactive, creative and experimental and works towards developing her skills to minimise the daily struggles of cooking a variety of dishes for her kid while keeping them healthy, Nutralite Mayo would be ideal ally.”
Nutralite Mayonnaise is available at all retail stores for Rs 85. Zydus Wellness has a strong presence in the sugar substitute market, table spreads and the skin care segment.
Nutralite is a market leader in the table spread category and appeals to consumers looking for healthier alternatives to normal butter. It is cholesterol free, does not contain any hydrogenated fats and is also trans-fat free.
Brands
Bajaj Consumer Care FY26 profit rises to Rs 193.7 crore
Revenue climbs to Rs 1,092 crore as profit grows 49 per cent YoY
MUMBAI: Hair today, growth tomorrow Bajaj Consumer Care Limited seems to have found its shine again, posting a sharp jump in profitability even as it doubled down on brand spends and expansion. The company reported a net profit of Rs 193.7 crore for FY26, marking a strong 49 per cent rise from Rs 130.1 crore in FY25. Revenue from operations also grew to Rs 1,092.2 crore, up from Rs 942.8 crore a year earlier, signalling steady demand momentum across its portfolio.
For the March quarter, profit stood at Rs 64.1 crore, compared to Rs 31.5 crore in the corresponding period last year, while revenue rose to Rs 308.3 crore from Rs 243.5 crore.
The performance came despite a notable increase in spending. Advertising and sales promotion expenses climbed to Rs 168.3 crore in FY26, up from Rs 137.8 crore in FY25, reflecting continued investment in brand building. Other expenses also rose to Rs 151.3 crore from Rs 134.2 crore, indicating a broader push towards growth.
Operating efficiency, however, held firm. Profit before tax increased to Rs 234.8 crore in FY26 from Rs 157.7 crore a year earlier, supported by disciplined cost management across materials and inventory.
On the balance sheet, the company’s total assets expanded to Rs 959.1 crore as of March 31, 2026, compared to Rs 931.9 crore a year earlier. Other equity rose to Rs 780.3 crore, reinforcing a stronger financial base.
Cash flow from operations saw a significant uptick, reaching Rs 196.9 crore in FY26, nearly three times the Rs 67.9 crore recorded in FY25, highlighting improved working capital management.
However, the year also saw aggressive capital allocation. The company spent Rs 190.2 crore on share buybacks, contributing to a net cash outflow of Rs 196.5 crore from financing activities. Cash and cash equivalents stood at Rs 6.8 crore at the end of the year, down from Rs 25.6 crore.
Even as investments in subsidiaries and assets continued, the numbers suggest a company balancing growth ambitions with shareholder returns keeping one eye on expansion and the other on efficiency.
With margins improving and revenue steadily climbing, Bajaj Consumer Care appears to be combing through the competition with renewed confidence.
