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Pink Lemonade launches India’s first user-generated content studio
Mumbai: The integrated marketing and communications agency Pink Lemonade Communications has announced the launch of India’s first user-generated content platform, also known as UGC studio. User-generated content is known to give predictable ROI when it converts five times times better than other branded content.
Statistics show that 92 per cent of customers trust and turn to people they know for reviews and recommendations above any other source. This is why 79 per cent of people consider user-generated content to highly impact their purchasing decisions. It comes to you from real people in a ten times more relatable way, according to the statement.
Pink Lemonade has already been providing such content for brands like Swiggy, ITC, RCI, Hyundai, and many more which has led to a visible increase in engagement for multiple brands.
Tapping into demand, the UGC studio comes as a platform that brings together 1100+ content creators who will provide increased engagement for brands with relatable reels and videos made by real people, in real-life scenarios doing things as people normally would.
The Pink Lemonade UGC Studio is supported by brand strategists, trend trackers, creative experts, and media buyers. “As humans, we are constantly curious about what others are doing, what their tastes are, who and what they are following, and what they are using. As a result, such content delivers proven ROI,” said the statement.
Speaking on the launch, Pink Lemonade strategic director Tapan Garg said, “Brands have realised the value of this kind of content, which is generated by people for people, and not just content on a brand’s social media feed. We look forward to seeing what this can mean for the brands we support, and how it will turn the industry trends around!”
Adding to it, CEO and chief creative storyteller Tina Garg commented, “User-generated content is an effective strategy to create better recall and higher engagement for brands. We have seen that more and more brands today are looking at newer methods of marketing to gain more customers, build trust among their audience, and influence purchasing decisions. Pink Lemonade-UGC Studios is a step towards providing new-age marketing tools for the brands that we work with. Through our subscription-based service our aim is to help brands in putting out great, relatable content made by a multitude of talented creators, giving them more engagement than ever before!”
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Nestlé India posts 14.9 per cent sales growth, profit rises in FY26
FMCG major sweetens returns with dividend as strong domestic demand leads
NEW DELHI: Nestlé India has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, with sales and profits rising steadily on the back of robust domestic demand.
The company posted total income of Rs 231,949.5 million for FY26, up from Rs 202,645.5 million in the previous year, marking a growth of 14.9 per cent. Domestic sales remained the key driver, increasing 14.6 per cent to Rs 221,187.0 million, while exports contributed Rs 9,527.6 million to the overall tally.
The final quarter of the financial year added extra momentum, with total sales rising 23.4 per cent compared to the same period last year. This helped lift the company’s annual profit to Rs 35,446.0 million, up from Rs 33,145.0 million in FY25.
Shareholders are set to benefit as the board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 5.00 per equity share. This comes on top of the interim dividend of Rs 7.00 per share paid in February 2026. The record date for the final dividend has been fixed as 10 July 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the 67th Annual General Meeting scheduled for 3 July 2026. If approved, the payout will begin from 30 July 2026.
During the year, the company’s paid-up equity share capital doubled to Rs 1,928.3 million following a 1:1 bonus share issue, strengthening its capital base. The results were also supported by a Rs 1,207.8 million credit from exceptional items, including a Rs 2,023.2 million writeback from resolved income tax litigation, partially offset by restructuring costs and expenses related to new labour codes.
On the cost front, material costs rose to 44.8 per cent of sales for the full year, compared to 43.6 per cent in the previous year, reflecting ongoing input cost pressures. Despite this, the company maintained solid profitability, with EBITDA coming in at Rs 53,060.6 million.
Overall, Nestlé India’s performance underscores its ability to balance growth and margins in a challenging environment. With steady demand, disciplined cost management and consistent shareholder returns, the company appears well placed to carry its momentum into the next financial year.
