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Wiggles launches India’s first 100% alcohol-free sanitizer for pets
Considering the growing hygiene and sanitation related concerns by pet owners and more so during the COVOD-19 pandemic, preventive pet care brand Wiggles launches India’s first 100% alcohol free and pet-safe instant sanitizer. Wiggles’ ‘Instant Pet Sanitizer’ is the first of its kind hassle-free solution for pets and pet parents after returning home from walks and outdoor activities. The Instant Pet Sanitizer contains essential oils and is based on a 100% alcohol free unique composition making it the perfect and safest alternative to the repeated need for rinsing and bathing known to cause drying and rashes. The sanitizer is affordable, easy to use, dries instantly and can be used on the pets’ paws and coat on a daily basis and whenever needed offering rinse-free protection on the go.
Recognized for introducing transparency in the pet care ecosystem in India, Wiggles, has launched distinct business verticals while keeping in mind the need of pets and pet parents within a short span of time. The Instant Pet Sanitizer by Wiggles.in is a category creator, and is developed by a team of experts keeping in mind the needs of pets and pet owners.
On launching yet another pioneering product for pets, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wiggles.in, Anushka Iyer, says, “With change being the only constant, innovation is the key, it has become imperative for us at Wiggles to prioritize the needs and demands of our pets and pet parents. Being a pet parent myself and an ardent animal lover, I have personally felt the need for a safe, and affordable product for instant cleansing without having to worry and bother too much. During the lockdown, we have been receiving several such requests as well as queries and concerns from pet owners about the use of alcohol based sanitizers and other regular hand sanitizers for their pets which are otherwise extremely dangerous and can even cause poisoning. Keeping this in mind, and the increasing need to maintain hygiene and sanitation of our pets, we have launched the Instant Pet Sanitizer, an extremely safe and easy to use product for dogs and cats. We have been working relentlessly to come up with a product that is gentle, and reliable and yet does the job. We are extremely happy on launching a milestone product that not only happens to be the first in India but also a first of its kind. We are hopeful that we will further develop on this category and introduce some more products that will ease duties for pet owners.”
The Instant Pet Sanitizer is a spray based sanitizer that is irritation free and has a soothing and calming effect on the pet. The Instant Pet Sanitizer is available across India at a nominal price of Rs. 330 for 100 ml. Pet owners can also purchase the product on the Wiggles.in website as well as through Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, ShopClues, Pawrulz, Vetco, and other leading e-commerce platforms.
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Nestlé India posts Rs 45,641 crore profit before tax in FY26
Strong cash flow of Rs 50,475 crore offsets higher costs, payouts.
MUMBAI: If there’s one thing brewing stronger than coffee this year, it’s Nestlé India’s balance sheet. The FMCG major closed FY26 with a solid financial performance, serving up steady growth even as costs and cash outflows kept the pressure simmering. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a profit before tax of Rs 45,641 crore, up from Rs 43,161 crore in the previous year. The numbers reflect resilience in core operations, supported by a strong consumption backbone across domestic and export markets.
Cash, meanwhile, was anything but idle. Nestlé India generated Rs 50,475 crore in net cash from operating activities, a sharp jump from Rs 29,345 crore last year highlighting robust underlying demand and improved working capital efficiency. Inventory reductions alone contributed Rs 2,809 crore, while trade payables rose by Rs 5,878 crore, adding further liquidity support.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. On the investing side, the company deployed Rs 8,297 crore towards property, plant and equipment, even as overall investing cash outflow stood at Rs 6,236 crore. Financing activities saw a significant drain, with Rs 31,794 crore flowing out driven largely by dividend payouts of Rs 23,139 crore and repayment of short-term borrowings.
The balance sheet tells a story of expansion with caution. Total assets rose to Rs 1,31,824 crore from Rs 1,21,933 crore, while equity climbed to Rs 51,569 crore, reflecting improved reserves and retained earnings. Cash and cash equivalents surged to Rs 13,205 crore, a sharp rise from Rs 761 crore a year ago, underscoring stronger liquidity despite heavy outflows.
Operationally, depreciation and amortisation expenses increased to Rs 6,992 crore, while finance costs and provisions continued to shape the cost structure. At the same time, working capital movements especially in inventories and receivables played a key role in boosting cash generation.
The broader takeaway? Nestlé India’s FY26 performance is less about headline growth and more about financial muscle. With strong cash flows cushioning rising investments and payouts, the company appears to be balancing expansion with discipline keeping its books as carefully measured as its recipes.
