Brands
Zepto rings in new year with a culture-led party in Delhi
NEW DELHI: Zepto is welcoming 2026 with a celebration that promises to be anything but predictable. Following the buzz around The Great Indian Fake Shaadi, the quick commerce brand is expanding its cultural playbook with Not Another New Year Party, an immersive New Year’s Eve experience that taps into how young Indians really come together to celebrate.
Set to take place in Delhi, the event reworks the familiar New Year party through a contemporary, youth-first lens. Blending nostalgia, music and shared joy, the celebration is designed as a lively cultural gathering with the playful spirit of an Indian mela. Carnival-style games, live dance performances and music-led moments come together to create an atmosphere that feels equal parts familiar and fresh.
The event adds another milestone to Zepto’s growing slate of cultural properties, reinforcing its focus on relevance-led brand building. The celebration is supported by a strong lineup of partners, with Google Pay as the title sponsor, alongside Mondelez India, CeraVe, Park Avenue, Blue Heaven and Unilever brands including Hellmann’s, Knorr and Kissan. Each brand integration is woven seamlessly into the experience, enhancing the event without breaking its flow.
“Celebrations are deeply ingrained in how young Indians connect and express themselves,” said Zepto chief brand officer Chandan Mendiratta. “Not Another New Year Party reflects that spirit. For us, this is less about scale and more about showing up meaningfully in moments that matter, in ways that feel intuitive and authentic rather than transactional.”
Building on the success of earlier cultural initiatives such as Fake Shaadi, the new platform reflects Zepto’s philosophy of relevance over reach. By investing in experiences that live both on-ground and online, the brand continues to move beyond transactions, meeting consumers where culture, community and celebration naturally intersect.
Brands
Angel One Q4 profit surges 83 per cent to Rs 320cr
year net profit dips 22 per cent to Rs 915cr as revenue softens slightly to Rs 5,137cr.
MUMBAI: Angel One has just earned its wings in style delivering a blockbuster Q4 that proves the brokerage giant is still flying high even in a cautious market. Standalone revenue from operations for the three months ended 31 March 2026 rose sharply to Rs 1,459cr, up from Rs 1,056cr a year ago. Total income stood at Rs 1,467cr. After all expenses, profit before tax came in at Rs 440cr, while net profit for the quarter surged 83 per cent to Rs 320cr (versus Rs 175cr last year). Basic EPS stood at Rs 3.52 and diluted at Rs 3.44.
For the full year ended 31 March 2026, revenue from operations was Rs 5,137cr compared with Rs 5,238cr in FY25. Total income reached Rs 5,152cr. Profit before tax was Rs 1,272cr, and net profit came in at Rs 915cr (down from Rs 1,172cr). Basic EPS was Rs 10.09 (from Rs 13.00) and diluted Rs 9.85 (from Rs 12.68).
Total comprehensive income for the quarter stood at Rs 321cr, while the full-year figure was Rs 913cr.
The strong quarterly performance reflects robust growth in interest income (Rs 455cr) and fees & commission (Rs 1,000cr), even as the full-year numbers moderated amid a softer overall environment. Finance costs rose to Rs 134cr in Q4 (full year Rs 437cr), while employee benefits stood at Rs 244cr for the quarter (full year Rs 1,067cr).
In a year when many brokers felt the pinch of muted market activity, Angel One has delivered a sparkling Q4 that shows its core broking engine is firing on all cylinders. With the books now closed on FY26, the Mumbai-based player has once again demonstrated that consistent execution and a sharp focus on retail participation continue to pay rich dividends in India’s booming capital markets.
