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ONGC & YES Bank bag FICCI awards as best sports promoters in public & private sector
NEW DELHI: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and YES Bank have been lauded as the best companies for promotion of sports in the public and private sectors.
The India Sports Awards 2015 were given away here at the conclusion of ‘Turf 2015-16’ organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) with the support of the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry.
Technology Frontiers (India) was awarded as the best professional services company and STAIRS was lauded as best NGO Promoting Sports.
HotFut Sports Infrastructure was recognised as the best sports start-up.
The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India was awarded as Best National Sports Federation, Lalita Shivaji Babar (Athletics) got the Sports Person of the Year award and Dipa Karmakar (Gymnastics) got the Breakthrough Sports Person of the Year:
The jury comprised Justice Mukul Mudgal (Retd.) who had headed the Supreme Court Probe Panel on IPL match fixing scandal; Star India’s Deepak Jacob; and Charu Sharma; Bhupesh Kumar, apart from Rajpal Singh of FICCI.
The other awards were:
Coach or Support Staff of the Year: Kuldeep Handoo (Wushu)
Best State: Gujarat
Lifetime Achievement Award: Balbir Singh
Special Recognition:
Company Promoting Sports (Public Sector): Delhi Development Authority
Company Promoting Sports (Private Sector): Infinity Optimal Solutions Pvt Ltd (IOS)
Professional Services Company: India On Track
NGO Promoting Sports: Sports Coaching Foundation
Sports Start-up: Athletto
National Sports Federation: Rowing Federation Of India
Breakthrough Sports Person of the Year: Dattu Bhokanal (Rowing)
Coach or Support Staff of the Year: Bishweshwar Nandi (Gymnastics)
State: Manipur
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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.
