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Pexpo teams up with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as official water bottle partners
Mumbai: Pexpo, a stainless steel water bottle & vacuum flask manufacturer, announced its collaboration with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the official Water Bottle Partner for the highly anticipated 17 edition of the T20 League, slated to kick off this March. This marks a significant milestone as Pexpo teams up with RCB for the first time, aiming to inspire millions of fans to prioritize better lifestyle choices while fostering a cleaner, healthier environment.
Amidst the excitement of the T20 season, the partnership between Pexpo and RCB promises to elevate the league experience with a strong emphasis on better lifestyle choices and environmental sustainability. Throughout the T20 season, Pexpo will feature prominently among RCB sponsors, presenting co-branded products such as water bottles featuring images of RCB players, alongside a range of RCB merchandise and co-branded packaging.
In an innovative stride towards advocacy, Pexpo and RCB will embark on collaborative campaigns, leveraging diverse media platforms to engage with consumers and RCB fans across India. This association aims to encourage millions of fans to prioritize their lifestyle choices while fostering a cleaner, healthier environment.
Pexpo CEO Vedant Padia shared his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Royal Challengers Bengaluru as their official Water Bottle Partner for T20 Season 2024. Our commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative products that promote environmental sustainability, perfectly aligns with RCB’s ethos. Through this partnership, we aspire to inspire millions of fans nationwide to prioritize their lifestyle choices while also contributing to a cleaner, healthier planet.”
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vice president & head Rajesh V Menon said, “We are delighted to partner with Pexpo this season. The philosophy of green is at the core of RCB, and the brand shares the same values of spreading awareness for a sustainable environment through better lifestyle choices.”
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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.
