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Spa before you fly Meghavi opens India’s first in terminal wellness lounge
MUMBAI: Layovers just got a luxury upgrade. Meghavi Wellness, one of India’s largest spa chains, has unveiled three Air Spalounges at Mumbai International Airport’s T2, the country’s first-ever in-terminal wellness lounges built exclusively for air travellers. Strategically located at Level 3 (domestic, near gates 49 and 85) and Level 4 (international, near gate 47), these lounges transform the dead time between flights into a high-end health retreat.
Unlike the traditional “quick-fix” airport spa, Meghavi’s Air SpaLounges are purpose-built for the jet set merging zero-gravity recliners, vibroacoustic therapy, lymphatic massages, and Ayurvedic treatments under one plush roof. The concept is simple: walk in, pick a therapy, and walk out lighter no bookings, no detours, no stress.
Meghavi Wellness co-founder Megha Dinesh calls it “transit wellness reimagined as essential infrastructure”, noting that travel’s toll on the body goes beyond tired legs, it disrupts sleep, circulation, and mental balance. Fellow co-founder Prashant Jain highlights the exclusivity: from hot stone therapy and herbal potli massages to private shower pods and no-touch treatments, this model is unique in Indian airports.
With the capacity to pamper 31 guests at a time, the Mumbai launch marks Meghavi’s 5th Air Spalounge and its 60th outlet nationwide. The sprawling lounges feature couple suites, four-hand therapy setups, ambient-lit cocoon zones, and an aroma retail corner for travellers to take the calm home.
Members of the Meghavi Wellness Passport gain pan-India access to over 60 outlets, including spas in luxury hotels and malls, with perks such as complimentary 30-minute massages in cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune.
Every treatment is led by Meghavi’s 100-plus internationally trained therapists, blending traditional Indian healing with global techniques. Whether it’s a deep tissue detox or a jet lag recovery ritual, the focus is on one thing: making sure travellers take off feeling better than when they landed.
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Varun Beverages Q1 profit up 20 per cent, revenue climbs 18 per cent
Strong volumes and South Africa push drive growth as expansion gathers pace
MUMBAI: Varun Beverages Limited has kicked off calendar year 2026 on a strong note, posting double-digit growth across key metrics for the first quarter ended 31 March, driven by robust volumes and international expansion.
Revenue from operations rose 18.1 per cent year-on-year to Rs. 6,574.19 crore, up from Rs. 5,566.94 crore in the same period last year. The growth was powered by a 16.3 per cent increase in consolidated sales volumes, which reached 363.4 million cases. While India recorded a healthy 14.4 per cent growth, international markets surged ahead with a 21.4 per cent rise, underlining the company’s expanding global footprint.
Profitability also held firm despite inflationary pressures on raw materials. Gross margins improved by 62 basis points to 55.2 per cent, supported by strategic early stocking. EBITDA grew 21.0 per cent to Rs. 1,528.93 crore, with margins expanding to 23.3 per cent. Net profit climbed 20.1 per cent to Rs. 878.71 crore, reflecting strong operational performance.
In terms of pricing trends, net realisation per case in India dipped 1.5 per cent as the company pushed volume-led strategies through larger pack sizes and entry-level price points. However, international realisations rose 1.6 per cent, aided by favourable currency movements. The company’s product mix is also evolving, with low- or no-sugar beverages now accounting for 63 per cent of total volumes, even as carbonated soft drinks continue to dominate at 73.6 per cent.
A key highlight of the quarter was the strengthening of its African presence. The company completed the acquisition of Twizza Pty Limited in South Africa through its subsidiary BevCo at an enterprise value of ZAR 2,053 million, making it a step-down subsidiary in March. It has also entered into an agreement to acquire Crickley Dairy for approximately ZAR 238 million, further deepening its play in the region.
Reflecting its performance, the board approved an interim dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share, amounting to a total payout of Rs. 169.1 crore. Depreciation rose 30.9 per cent following the commissioning of new plants across Buxar, Prayagraj, Damtal and Meghalaya, while finance costs increased 18.0 per cent due to funding requirements for the Twizza acquisition.
Commenting on the outlook, Varun Beverages Limited chairman Ravi Jaipuria highlighted favourable demographics and rising urbanisation as key drivers of long-term demand across India and Africa.
With strong volume momentum and a growing international footprint, Varun Beverages appears well positioned to sustain its growth trajectory through the year.
