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pTron steps into smart glasses with Orbis era and urban launch
HYDERABAD: pTron has entered the smart eyewear market with the launch of Orbis era and Orbis urban, marking a push to bring connected glasses to Indian consumers at mass-market prices, the company said in a filing posted on the BSE.
The new bluetooth-enabled smart glasses combine open-ear audio, hands-free calling and blue light protection, aimed at everyday work, travel and leisure use. pTron positions the range as feature-rich yet accessible, with prices starting at Rs 1,499 for Orbis era and Rs 2,499 for Orbis urban.
Orbis urban is pitched as a more versatile option, featuring magnetic clip-on sunglasses, air-conduction audio, 10 mm drivers, HD microphones and fast magnetic charging. Orbis era targets daily users with a lightweight frame, eight-hour battery life and similar audio and calling features. Both models support bluetooth 5.4, IPX4 water resistance and replaceable lenses, including prescription options.
pTron founder and CEO Ameen Khwaja, said the launch reflects the company’s ambition to make futuristic wearables practical and affordable for Indian consumers.
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Sapphire Foods FY26 revenue rises to Rs 3,125 crore, posts loss
Q4 revenue at Rs 792 crore, FY26 loss at Rs 32 crore amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: If growth is on the menu, profitability seems to have taken a brief detour. Sapphire Foods India reported a steady rise in topline for FY26, even as rising costs weighed on profitability. Revenue from operations grew to Rs 3,125 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, up from Rs 2,882 crore in FY25. However, the company swung to a loss, reporting a net loss of Rs 32 crore for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 17 crore in the previous year. Total income for the year stood at Rs 3,153 crore, while total expenses climbed to Rs 3,167 crore, reflecting pressure across key cost heads.
In the March quarter, revenue came in at Rs 792 crore, compared to Rs 711 crore in the same period last year. The company reported a quarterly net loss of Rs 13 crore, against a profit of Rs 2 crore a year earlier.
Cost pressures remained visible across operations. Material costs rose to Rs 995 crore for FY26, while employee expenses increased to Rs 428 crore. Other expenses, the largest component, stood at Rs 1,229 crore, underscoring the impact of store operations and expansion-related spends.
Depreciation and amortisation expenses also climbed to Rs 392 crore for the year, reflecting continued investments in store infrastructure and growth.
At the operating level, the company reported a loss before tax of Rs 37 crore for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 23 crore in FY25. Exceptional items added Rs 24 crore to the cost burden during the year.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 3,256 crore as of March 31, 2026, up from Rs 3,041 crore a year earlier, indicating ongoing expansion. Net worth stood at Rs 1,389 crore.
Despite profitability pressures, operating cash flow remained resilient at Rs 507 crore, highlighting underlying business strength and demand stability.
The numbers paint a familiar picture in the quick-service restaurant space, growth continues to be served hot, but margins are still finding their footing.
