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SGF India announces lifetime reward for 127 Indian Olympians
Mumbai: SGF India (Spice Grill Flame) has conveyed thanks to all Indian Olympians who qualified for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 in a delicious way! The vegetarian restaurant chain announced free meals for a lifetime for all 127 Indian athletes at any SGF outlet across the country.
SGF founder Kewal Ahuja said, “This gesture is a small way to appreciate and applaud all our athletes who have made the entire nation so proud through their hard work and effort. We at SGF are full of joy in joining the celebration of this tremendous feat.” He further added saying that, “The motto at SGF has always been ‘health first’, we are positive that the athletes will enjoy the tasty, healthy and nutritious food.”
SGF India managing director Rajeev khakhra said, “We are full of pride to join the national celebration. We hope to add value to the journey of the athletes with this gesture. They are surely going to love the variety and taste.”
Launched in 2015, SGF is known for its vegetarian delicacies.
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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.
