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Swiss grooming brand Tailor’s trims its way into India with a sharp luxury lineup
MUMBAI: In a country where grooming aisles have long favoured the no-frills, all-purpose approach, Swiss brand Tailor’s has landed with a sharper edge. The premium men’s grooming label officially debuted in India this week, bringing with it a slick blend of Swiss science and old-school barbering heritage.
Available exclusively at Looks Salon outlets nationwide, the launch includes a curated range of high-performance essentials for modern men. The collection features the Tea Tree Wash—a scalp-purifying hair cleanser powered by organic tea tree oil and peppermint; Tailor’s Clay—an easy-texture styling clay with bamboo extract; Beard Balm for taming beards and frizz; and Post Shave—a soothing aftershave balm that tackles redness and itching.
Each product boasts purpose-built ingredients like beeswax, bamboo extract, and tea tree oil, aiming to balance function with self-care. “Men’s grooming has quietly evolved in recent years, both globally and in India”, said a spokesperson for Tailor’s Grooming. “Today’s man seeks more than just functional care—he wants products that reflect his lifestyle, his values, and his individuality”.
Tailor’s, founded in Switzerland, has gained global traction by blending premium formulations with minimalist packaging and a sustainability-first ethos. Its India entry comes at a time when the male grooming market is seeing a sharp uptrend—fuelled by rising disposable incomes, social media influence, and a new wave of self-aware consumers.
Committed to conscious beauty, the brand uses ethically sourced ingredients and recyclable packaging throughout its range. With grooming now considered an extension of identity, Tailor’s is betting on Indian men to upgrade their bathroom shelf with products that marry style and substance.
The brand’s entire collection is also available online at www.tailorsgrooming.in.
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Maruti Suzuki posts record FY26 profit of Rs 14,445 crore, dividend at Rs 140
Sales hit 24.22 lakh units as Q4 revenue crosses Rs 50,000 crore mark
NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India Limited reported its highest-ever annual performance for FY2025-26, with record sales volumes, revenue and profit, alongside a dividend of Rs 140 per share.
The company posted net sales of Rs 1,74,369.5 crore for the full year, marking a 20.2 per cent increase over FY2024-25. Net profit stood at an all-time high of Rs 14,445.4 crore, up slightly from Rs 14,297.6 crore in the previous year.
Total sales for the year reached 24,22,713 units, compared to 22,34,266 units last year. Domestic sales accounted for 19,74,939 units, while exports rose sharply to 4,47,774 units from 3,32,585 units a year earlier. The company retained its position as India’s top passenger vehicle exporter for the fifth consecutive year, contributing 49 per cent of total exports.
Exports of the made-in-India e VITARA, the company’s first battery electric vehicle, expanded to 44 countries, highlighting its growing global footprint.
In the January to March quarter, Maruti Suzuki recorded its highest-ever quarterly sales of 6,76,209 units, an increase of 11.8 per cent year-on-year. Domestic sales stood at 5,38,994 units, while exports touched a record 1,37,215 units.
Quarterly net sales crossed the Rs 50,000 crore milestone for the first time, reaching Rs 50,078.7 crore, up from Rs 38,839.1 crore in the same quarter last year.
Operating profit, measured as EBIT, rose 30.4 per cent to Rs 4,409.2 crore, reflecting improved operating efficiency. However, net profit declined 6.9 per cent year-on-year to Rs 3,590.5 crore, primarily due to mark-to-market impacts.
The company said growth in the second half of the year was supported by a reduction in GST rates, which boosted demand in the domestic market. However, production constraints remained a challenge, with around 1,90,000 pending customer orders at the end of the year, including nearly 1,30,000 in the small car segment. Dealer inventory levels were also low, at about 12 days of stock.
During the year, Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited was amalgamated into the parent company, effective 1 December 2025, with financials restated from 1 April 2025 for comparability.
The board recommended a dividend of Rs 140 per share, up from Rs 135 in FY2024-25, marking the highest payout in the company’s history.
With strong export momentum, improving domestic demand and continued capacity constraints, Maruti Suzuki enters FY27 balancing growth opportunities with supply-side challenges, even as it strengthens its position in both conventional and electric vehicle segments.
