Brands
Sunteck takes flight as 1000 drones light up Dubai for global debut
MUMBAI: If real estate launches needed a plot twist, Sunteck just wrote one in the sky quite literally with a 1,000-drone ballet shimmering over Dubai’s nightscape. Sunteck Realty, India’s long-standing luxury real estate powerhouse, marked its bold global leap with the launch of Sunteck International in Dubai, staged at the ultra-luxe Bvlgari Hotel. Far from a typical corporate unveiling, the evening played out as a high-glam, tech-powered extravaganza attended by top influencers, luxury tastemakers, CXOs, elite brokers and prominent media from India and the UAE.
The centrepiece, a 12-minute aerial show featuring 1,000 manually choreographed drones turned the Dubai skyline into a live storyboard. More than 10 dynamic formations, visible from over 3 kilometres, traced Sunteck’s journey from Mumbai’s coastline to Dubai’s glittering urban crown. The drones painted luminous sketches of iconic landmarks, the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera, Dubai Mall before merging into the brand’s newly minted global identity, Sunteck International.
The finale erupted into golden and white firework arcs with a glowing halo, a nod to Sunteck’s signature flame motif symbolising ambition, continuity and worldwide aspiration.
“As we take our first decisive step into the UAE, our first international market, this iconic launch signifies the beginning of Sunteck’s global chapter,” said Sunteck Realty Ltd chairman & managing director Kamal Khetan.
Sunteck’s Dubai debut also underscored the Group’s increasingly technology-forward brand philosophy. Known for relying on advanced visualisation tools, immersive storytelling and data-led customer engagement, the company extended this approach into the sky. The drone spectacle powered by precision algorithms, 3D modelling and synchronised-flight software became a living billboard for how modern tech can transform brick-and-mortar storytelling into a multi-sensory digital canvas.
Sunteck International’s maiden project is set to rise on Downtown Dubai’s last remaining plot, neighbouring the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, with a gross development value of AED 5 billion. Over the next 3–5 years, the Group plans to invest AED 15 billion in the UAE as it deepens its presence in the region’s ultra-luxury segment.
Backed by over two decades of design-led innovation, a debt-free balance sheet, and a 50-million-sq-ft portfolio across Mumbai, one of Asia’s toughest real estate battlegrounds Sunteck International will anchor the Group’s ambitious UAE expansion.
With drones, design and Dubai’s dazzling skyline aligning in perfect formation, Sunteck has made one message clear: in the global luxury league, it isn’t just entering, it’s taking off.
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.
