iWorld
A+K is back with latest Breezer Vivid campaign in Europe
MUMBAI: Comedians Abish Mathew and Kenny Sebastian are back with the Breezer Vivid A+K Tour. Last year, after giving their audience major travel and friendship goals, with a hysterical first leg of the musical and comic escapade, the two piece band will be seen in their country-wide gigs and a Europe tour with full of pranks, mischiefs and impromptu activities as they promise song to show slices of their life in colour. Breezer Vivid A+K Tour, is a web series, takes its audience through an enthralling digital and on-ground experience of Abish and Kenny’s musical camaraderie and insane travel goals.
The last season of Breezer Vivid A+K Tour saw Abish and Kenny be their crazy selves in San Francisco, Vegas, Miami and New York accompanied by their friends. From exploring the American countryside, riding a carousel to trying out surfing, their enthralling journey made the nation re-think their own travel plans. Their travelogue garnered more than 16 million views on YouTube.
Breezer Vivid is all about to engage the millennials and provide epic experiences inviting them into a world where colour, laughter and music collide and the crazy fun never ends. Drawing synergies from the philosophy of “Living Life in Colour”, Breezer Vivid A+K Tour, a web series, takes its audience through an enthralling digital and on-ground experience of Abish and Kenny’s musical camaraderie and insane travel goals.
Commenting on this, Sebastian says, “The Breezer Vivid experience has evolved to a whole new level and each year, our music tours combine our crazy on–stage energy while the travel show gives the audience a peek into our quirky comedic style. The Europe leg is going to be super exciting as it is my first time to Europe as well!’’
Mathew added, “This season Kenny and I are more excited than before. We are literally challenging each other!”
Bacardi India marketing head Anshuman Goenka says, “Breezer Vivid A+K Tour was crafted to bring fun, new experiences, to the show’s audience. Millennials today believe in the mantra of living in the moment and the show depicts this in a great way while also showcasing the fantastic dynamic and genuine friendship that Abish and Kenny share. Their camaraderie not only leaves the audience in splits, but also highlights how to truly ‘Live Life in Colour’ in a fresh and light-hearted way.”
The series will go live with its first episode in June kick-starting the Europe tour with Abish Mathew and Kenny Sebastian. With this season’s debut in Budapest, they are ready to make everyone roll with uncontrollable bouts of laughter. Their comical camaraderie will take the audience on a journey of colourful experiences. These adventures are filled with moments of hilarity as Abish and Kenny battle out a series of tasks pitted against each other to emerge victorious at each destination, all while ticking off their bucket list.
Gaming
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.
