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Airtel Business partners with Zscaler for Airtel Secure Digital Internet
Mumbai: Airtel Business, the B2B division of Bharti Airtel, partners with Zscaler, a global cloud security leader, to launch ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’. This groundbreaking initiative represents India’s first fully managed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)-based cyber protection solution, meticulously designed to shield enterprises from various cyber threats.
‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ strengthens enterprise cybersecurity by combining Airtel’s Internet Leased Line (ILL) connectivity with Zscaler’s advanced cloud security technology and Security Service Edge (SSE) technology. The solution provides robust security features, including comprehensive threat protection, SSL inspection, a cloud firewall, and secure access to cloud applications. Built on the principle of ‘never trust, always verify’ regarding users, devices, and networks, this solution empowers Indian enterprises to navigate the digital landscape effectively, scalably, and cost-efficiently.
Airtel Business CEO, Sharat Sinha expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are excited to partner with Zscaler to launch ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ ‐ a holistic solution for safeguarding enterprise networks. The cutting‐edge solution will ensure that every internet interaction is rigorously verified, authenticated and authorised to deliver a robust layer of security that protects enterprises from evolving cyber threats. Together with Zscaler, we will offer a seamless and secure experience for businesses across India, enabling them to operate with confidence in today’s complex digital environment”
Zscaler, area vice president, India & SAARC, Anant Nag added, “We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Airtel Business To create a solution to help the growing needs of our customer base. Cybersecurity is a critical business priority and enterprises across the market are doubling down on implementing zero trust solutions to keep their organisation secured. The inception of this joint solution stemmed from the market needs and growing demand and we are looking forward to helping our customers in their cloud security transformation journeys together with Airtel.”
India is experiencing a technology innovation surge, with enterprises of all sizes leading on a global scale. However, this rapid growth has also attracted cybercriminals targeting local entities. Zscaler ThreatLabz reports that Indian enterprises have faced over 79 million phishing attacks and more than 5 billion encrypted attacks in the past year, placing India among the top three most targeted markets globally. Therefore, enhancing cybersecurity while managing multi-vendor security stacks, budget constraints, skill gaps, and time-to-market issues is more crucial than ever for organisations in India.
The Zero Trust Architecture of ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ minimises attack surfaces while simplifying security management through centralised policy enforcement. Its cloud-native security delivers consistent protection for users across all locations. The scalable, cloud-based platform reduces reliance on costly hardware, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and lowering total cost of ownership.
To optimise network performance and reduce latency, Airtel has strategically enhanced its Internet Points of Presence (PoPs) by integrating Zscaler’s advanced security stack. As a distinguished Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) partner of Zscaler, Airtel is well-equipped to provide comprehensive managed services that encompass the entire security lifecycle—from initial deployment to ongoing premium-grade support. Enterprises can leverage Airtel’s extensive pan-India Internet Leased Line (ILL) connectivity to ensure secure and consistent connectivity across all their office locations. Additionally, enterprises can procure Zscaler SSE as a standalone solution, bundled with Airtel’s managed services, tailored to meet their unique requirements.
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Bluestone FY26 revenue rises to Rs 2,436 crore, turns profitable
Q4 profit at Rs 31 crore, full-year profit at Rs 13 crore vs loss last year.
MUMBAI: From sparkle to numbers, Bluestone seems to be polishing more than just jewellery this year. Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle Limited reported a sharp turnaround in FY26, with revenue from operations rising to Rs 2,436 crore (Rs 24,364 million), up from Rs 1,770 crore (Rs 17,700 million) in FY25. The company posted a full-year profit of Rs 13 crore (Rs 131.79 million), a significant recovery from a loss of Rs 222 crore (Rs 2,218 million) a year ago.
Total income for the year stood at Rs 2,486 crore (Rs 24,860 million), compared to Rs 1,830 crore (Rs 18,300 million) in the previous year, reflecting both topline growth and improved operational momentum.
The March quarter, however, told a more nuanced story. Revenue from operations came in at Rs 681 crore (Rs 6,814 million), down from Rs 748 crore (Rs 7,486 million) in the year-ago period, though higher than Rs 461 crore (Rs 4,613 million) in the preceding December quarter. Net profit for Q4 stood at Rs 31 crore (Rs 311.81 million), compared to Rs 68 crore (Rs 688 million) a year earlier, but a clear reversal from a loss of Rs 51 crore (Rs 512 million) in Q3.
Margins were shaped by higher input costs, with raw material consumption rising to Rs 2,204 crore (Rs 22,043 million) for the full year, alongside employee benefit expenses of Rs 282 crore (Rs 2,824 million) and finance costs of Rs 210 crore (Rs 2,104 million). Other expenses came in at Rs 371 crore (Rs 3,715 million), slightly lower than Rs 393 crore (Rs 3,938 million) in FY25.
On the balance sheet front, total assets expanded to Rs 4,961 crore (Rs 49,610 million) as of March 31, 2026, from Rs 3,532 crore (Rs 35,322 million) a year earlier, driven largely by a surge in inventories to Rs 2,672 crore (Rs 26,718 million). Equity also strengthened to Rs 1,803 crore (Rs 18,030 million), nearly doubling from Rs 911 crore (Rs 9,107 million).
Cash flows reflected the cost of growth. Net cash used in operating activities stood at Rs 199 crore (Rs 1,990 million), while investing activities saw an outflow of Rs 239 crore (Rs 2,392 million). Financing activities, however, generated Rs 497 crore (Rs 4,971 million), helping the company end the year with cash and cash equivalents of Rs 108 crore (Rs 1,075 million), up from Rs 49 crore (Rs 487 million).
Earnings per share for FY26 came in at Rs 1.10, a sharp improvement from a negative Rs 79.74 in FY25, underlining the shift from losses to profitability.
With revenue scaling up, costs still glittering on the higher side, and profitability finally back in the black, BlueStone’s FY26 performance suggests a business mid-transition less about shine alone, and more about sustaining it.
