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Oxigen Wallet to sponsor Sachin Tendulkar’s ISL team Kerala Blasters FC
MUMBAI: After promoting the cause of cricket by sponsoring the South African T20 cricket team, the wallet service provider Oxigen has joined hands with Kerala Blasters Football Club as their official payments solution sponsors.
Owned by Sachin Tendulkar, who is Oxigen’s brand ambassador, the Kerala-based club will be competing for top honours in the eleven-week long Indian Super League (ISL). The franchise finished runners-up on the back of a strong showing in the inaugural ISL season last year.
Oxigen Services founder & managing director Pramod Saxena said, “With the launch of the ISL, the Indian football landscape has received a major boost to the popularity of the game, global exposure and encouragement to the players and aspirant youngsters. Through our partnership with Sachin Tendulkar’s Kerala Blasters FC, we are looking to leverage this exposure while at the same time supporting the rise of the Indian football fraternity. Sports, is a great medium, to carry our message to a wider cross section of our young population who will drive the digital revolution including mobile wallets usage in a big way.”
Tendulkar added, “I welcome Oxigen Wallet’s association with Kerala Blasters as the official payment partners for season 2 of the ISL. We look forward to a long association with Oxigen and to jointly offer some exciting initiatives for the many fans of Kerala Blasters.”
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Tata Communications posts Rs 25,104 crore revenue as net profit falls 75 per cent
Digital business crosses 50 per cent as data revenue tops Rs 21,000 crore
MUMBAI: It is officially a case of new year, new gear for Tata Communications. The global tech player dialled into its Board meeting on 22 April 2026 with results that show it is firmly aligned with its digital-first strategy.
The company reported total income of Rs 25,104.45 crore for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, up from Rs 23,238.89 crore a year earlier. Net profit, however, declined to Rs 996 crore, reflecting ongoing investments and structural shifts.
The real headline sits within the data business. For the first time, Tata Communications’ digital portfolio crossed the 50 per cent mark of its total data portfolio. Data revenue itself exceeded Rs 21,000 crore, growing 9.4 per cent year-on-year, underscoring the company’s transition towards high-value digital services.
In the fourth quarter, gross revenue rose 9.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 6,554.15 crore. Profit after tax came in at Rs 259.27 crore, showing resilience during a period of organisational change.
Segment-wise, data services remained the dominant contributor at Rs 21,440.61 crore. Voice solutions brought in Rs 1,632.81 crore, while the campaign registry business added Rs 844.30 crore. Real estate operations contributed Rs 226.93 crore through lease rentals.
Shareholders have reason to stay on the line, with the Board recommending a final dividend of Rs 17.50 per share, translating to 175 per cent.
On governance, the company has proposed appointing Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP as statutory auditors for a five-year term starting from the 2027 AGM.
Leadership changes are also in motion. Vivek Manglik will step in as executive vice president, interaction fabric, from 4 May 2026, bringing nearly three decades of experience. At the same time, Mukul Kumar, head of ESG, will retire on 30 April 2026 after a long stint.
With its net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improving to below 2x, Tata Communications is tightening its financials while expanding its digital footprint. As it leans into the AI era, the company appears set on transforming itself from a traditional telecom player into a full-fledged global communications technology company.
