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Ybrant Digital Q2 net falls 3%; to raise funds for expansion
MUMBAI: Global digital marketing company Ybrant Digital Limited reported a 3.11 per cent fall in its net profit in the second quarter ended 30 September on increase in expenses.
The company‘s net profit for the second quarter was Rs 502.1 million, down from Rs 518.2 million a year earlier.
The fall in profit margin has been attributed to a 36.3 per cent rise in expenditure in the second quarter to Rs 3.45 billion from Rs 2.52 billion a year earlier, largely contributed by increase in employee benefit cost, software purchase expenses and general administrative expenses to Rs 1.84 billion from Rs 1.25 billion a year earlier.
Ybrant‘s revenue in the second quarter was Rs 4.25 billion, 37.86 per cent more than Rs 3.08 billion a year earlier.
The company‘s revenue for the first six months of the year was Rs 8.06 billion, up 38.84 per cent from Rs 5.80 billion a year earlier. Its net profit in the first half of the year was Rs 1.1 billion, up 15.07 per cent from Rs 954.5 a year earlier.
The company said, “The Board has discussed and considered the proposal to raise funds via QIP/FCCB/PIPE to meet the expansion plans of the company. We have constituted a sub-committee to facilitate the process including appointment of bankers, legal counsels and other advisors.”
Brands
Reebok partners with Jerai Fitness for gym equipment in India
Long-term deal to manufacture and distribute Reebok-branded fitness products from April 2026.
MUMBAI: Reebok is pumping up its presence in India and this time, it’s bringing serious muscle to the gym floor. Jerai Fitness Limited, an Indian manufacturer with over three decades of experience in fitness equipment, has announced a first-of-its-kind long-term partnership with Reebok. Under the agreement, Jerai Fitness will manufacture and distribute Reebok-branded gym equipment across India and neighbouring countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. The products will be available from 1 April 2026.
The collaboration combines Jerai Fitness’ fully automated, technology-driven manufacturing facility with Reebok’s global brand legacy to redefine the fitness equipment ecosystem in the region.
Jerai Fitness Limited chairman & managing director Rajesh Rai said the partnership leverages advanced manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-quality products tailored to market needs.
Authentic Brands Group EVP of Reebok Steve Robaire noted that India is a dynamic and fast-growing fitness market. “Jerai Fitness brings the manufacturing expertise and local insight needed to deliver high-quality, performance-driven equipment at scale,” he said.
The partnership will introduce a comprehensive commercial range covering cardio, free weights, and high-end home-use equipment under two distinct series. All products adhere to international standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ASTM certifications, and European safety standards EN ISO 20957-1:2013, EN 957-2:2003 and EN 957-4:2006.
Jerai Fitness’ manufacturing facility features fully automated production systems and dedicated storage infrastructure. As of 31 August 2025, it had an installed annual capacity of 21,000 units.
The Reebok-branded equipment will be available pan-India through Jerai Fitness showrooms and official websites jeraihomegym.com and jeraifitness.com.
In a market where fitness goals are rising faster than dumbbells, this partnership gives Reebok the local strength it needs while giving Jerai Fitness a powerful global brand to flex. For Indian fitness enthusiasts and gym owners, the workout just got a stylish upgrade.
