Brands
Zodiac Clothing posts Rs 862.8 crore loss in June quarter
MUMBAI: Zodiac’s stars aren’t exactly aligned this season. Zodiac Clothing Company Limited stitched up higher revenues in Q1 FY26 but couldn’t keep the red off its books, posting a consolidated net loss of Rs 862.77 crore for the quarter ended 30 June 2025. That’s deeper than the Rs 764.20 crore loss in the March quarter, though slightly better than the Rs 942.34 crore loss a year earlier.
Revenue from operations edged up to Rs 3,902.78 crore from Rs 3,769.68 crore in Q1 FY25, boosted by steady sales momentum. Other income, however, more than halved year-on-year to Rs 224.75 crore from Rs 598.27 crore. Total income came in at Rs 4,127.53 crore, down from Rs 4,367.95 crore last year.
Expenses remained the fashion faux pas surging to Rs 4,971.89 crore. Raw material costs alone stood at Rs 1,408.38 crore, with employee benefits at Rs 1,170.24 crore, depreciation at Rs 534.91 crore, and finance costs climbing to Rs 237.89 crore. Other expenses, including marketing and overheads, were a hefty Rs 1,633.45 crore.
Margins told their own style story. Inventory changes shaved off Rs 61.57 crore from costs this quarter compared to a Rs 368.02 crore inventory drawdown last year. Still, the operating runway was too tight to avoid losses.
The company’s tax expense swung to Rs 18.41 crore from a credit of Rs 30.79 crore in March, leaving a bottom line firmly in negative territory. Basic and diluted earnings per share came in at a loss of Rs 3.32, against a Rs 3.63 loss per share last year.
On the balance sheet, equity capital held steady at Rs 2,599.37 crore, with other equity at Rs 15,366.02 crore. Comprehensive losses for the quarter stood at Rs 947.87 crore, factoring in an Rs 85.10 crore hit from other comprehensive income items, including swings in investment valuations and currency movements.
For now, Zodiac may have pulled in sales, but with costs outpacing the catwalk, the label’s financials are still very much in last season’s colours.
Brands
Sensodyne launches Know Your Dental Age campaign to boost oral health awareness
Nationwide push blends tech, trains and experts to spark early care habits
NEW DELHI: Sensodyne has rolled out its ‘Know Your Dental Age’ campaign across India, aiming to bring oral health out of the shadows and into everyday wellness conversations.
Backed by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the Indian Dental Association, the initiative introduces a quick, QR-based Dental Age Test designed to help people understand whether their teeth are ageing faster than expected and what they can do about it.
The move comes as India faces a stark oral health gap, with a large majority experiencing dental issues but often delaying treatment until problems escalate. By nudging people towards early action, the campaign hopes to shift behaviour from reactive fixes to preventive care.
The initiative was launched in Delhi by Anupriya Patel, alongside Ashok Dhoble and Kedar Lele, highlighting a growing push for public and private sectors to work hand in hand on healthcare awareness.
“Oral health is fundamental to overall well being, yet awareness and timely action remain limited,” said Ministry of Health & Family Welfare minister of state for health & family welfare and chemicals & fertilisers Anupriya Patel. “Initiatives like this bring preventive care closer to people and encourage early intervention, which is key to building a healthier India.”
To take the message beyond clinics and into daily life, the campaign is also travelling on select Vande Bharat Express routes, offering screenings and information to an estimated 10 lakh passengers.
Haleon chief executive officer india and president india subcontinent Kedar Lele said the effort builds on years of work to make oral care more accessible and actionable. “When people have the right information at the right time, they are far more likely to act. That is where meaningful change begins,” he noted.
The campaign is being amplified through a 360-degree outreach spanning digital, print, influencers and on-ground activations, with support from dental experts and consumer platforms to widen its reach.
With a mix of technology, mobility and collaboration, Sensodyne’s latest push makes a simple point clear: knowing your dental age today could help you smile better tomorrow.
