Brands
Sunny Deol to promote Manpasand Beverages Mango Sip
MUMBAI: Manpasand Beverages, India’s leading fruit juices company, has signed up Bollywood’s ‘Action King’ Sunny Deol as the brand ambassador for its flagship brand ‘Mango Sip’. Manpasand Beverages is in the business of beverages since a decade with its flagship brand Mango Sip established by first generation entrepreneur Shri Dhirendra Singh. It has carved a niche for itself in the market with a basket of 25 product variants. Mango Sip brand has grown to become one of the leading mango drink brands in India. The company plans to invest over Rs 100 crore in next one year even as it continues on its fast paced growth to take its sales to Rs 1000 crore in coming three years’ time from current Rs 300 crore plus.
The Bollywood action star with a strong fan following amongst the urban and rural masses gels well with Manpasand’s Mango Sip brand which has a strong presence amongst the masses across the country. With a super-hit debut ‘Betaab’ in 1983, Sunny Deol went on to create a mark for himself and emerge as a Bollywood super-star with hit films like Arjun, Tridev, Ghayal, Jeet, Ziddi, Damini, Indian and Border amongst others. Sunny’s biggest blockbuster hit to date has been ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’.
Endorsing the Mango Sip brand, Bollywood superstar Mr. Sunny Deol said, “I am extremely thrilled and honoured to be part of Manpasand family. I am personally very fond of mangoes and feel that only an Indian brand like Mango Sip can understand the importance of mango fruit as a whole and make the national fruit the most consumable beverage product in India. Mango is a fruit loved by all Indians, irrespective of their age, region, religion or caste. It is our duty to address the masses and educate them about the importance that mango drink holds.”
Speaking about the company’s new brand ambassador, Mr. Dhirendra Singh, Chairman & MD of Manpasand Beverages said, “We are very proud to have Mr. Sunny Deol as the brand ambassador for our flagship mango juice brand and are confident that his association will help in significantly increasing the per capita consumption of mango drinks in the country. With a strong presence in tier-2 and tier-3 markets, our network is spread across 2 lakh plus retail outlets and over 2000 dealers. Our aim is to double these numbers in a few years and make Mango the most loved beverage product in India. We will be starting a full 360 degree media campaign shortly.”
Brands
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.
