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Star House lights up to promote VIVO IPL 2018
MUMBAI: Changing the way cricket fans experience VIVO IPL, Star India has added one more feather to its cap by re-imagining out-of-home (OOH) display in India. Star India’s spectacular 2D projection experience gracing Urmi Estate at the heart of Mumbai is a first of its kind projection, marking the debut of large-scale OOH projections in India.
With this initiative, Star India has added a fresh perspective to VIVO IPL by giving fans a chance to be a part of a larger than life immersive experience for the tournament. Modern Stage Services planned and executed the campaign for this initiative.
Urmi Estate, which is Star India’s headquarters, is being transformed into a canvas with a spellbinding light show to promote VIVO IPL. Rich and vibrant, red and blue visuals depicting team players were projected onto Urmi Estate with the help of an array of projectors installed in a specially built control cabin situated about 300 feet away from the projected surface. The projectors will be in portrait mode with the visuals measuring 140 feet long and 180 feet high which can be fully enjoyed by thousands of onlookers in the sports capital of Mumbai.
The projection is the first of many adorned by Urmi Estate which will be updated daily. 2D interactive images promoting daily match tune-ins with respective captains displayed, match statistics and exciting trivia related to the tournament will be highlighted.
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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.
