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Candlelight concert series arrives in India for the first time
Mumbai: Candlelight Concerts, the globally acclaimed series of intimate multi-sensory live musical experiences, is all set to captivate India with the first performances in the country, happening in Mumbai, New Delhi and Faridabad from June 2024. Produced by Live Your City, a brand under the American company Fever Labs Inc, the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts aimed at democratizing access to classical music by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live music performances in an intimate setting illuminated by thousands of candles.
The concerts line-up – starting in June across Mumbai and Delhi and getting to Faridabad in July– is a captivating blend of classical and contemporary music to cater to diverse musical preferences. Grand Hyatt Mumbai will host the India premiere with “Best Movie Soundtracks” on June 2. Music connoisseurs who miss the premiere will have another opportunity to experience the soundtracks on 13 July and 4 August. The Four Seasons in Mumbai will resonate with the anthems of Coldplay played by a local string quartet on 15 June, 19 July, and 17 August.
Delhi’s audiences can look forward to a classic musical journey with the elegance of “From Mozart to Chopin” at the SRCPA on 14 June, 12 July, and 9 August. The same venue will reverberate to “Best Movie Soundtracks” on June 28, July 26, and August 23, while Le Meridien will come alive with the vibrant energy of Coldplay’s iconic hits reinterpreted with classical instruments on 16 June, 6 July, and 16 August. These Candlelight Concert programs will also reach the Radisson Blu Hotel in Faridabad from 5 July.
“We are thrilled to see outstanding places in India being transformed by our renowned candlelit setting,” said Live Your City regional general manager of MENA, APAC & India Rachid Elameri. “Candlelight concerts’s mission is to democratize access to classical music while working with unique spaces that are part of each city’s cultural heritage, giving visibility to talented local artists, and bringing a wide variety of programs to attend local audiences’ expectations and meet all tastes. We believe that the Candlelight Concerts will resonate deeply with Indian audiences, who have a rich appreciation for art, culture, and music”.
“We are deeply honored to showcase the globally renowned Candlelight Concert Series and host its premiere performance in India at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai,” said Hyatt West India general manager and area vice president Dietmar Kielnhofer. “Our commitment to creating exceptional and memorable experiences for our guests is reflected in every detail of these enchanting concerts. The ambiance of thousands of candles combined with mesmerizing music will provide an unforgettable evening for our guests. We are excited to be at the forefront of this cultural journey, making classical music accessible and engaging for a new generation of enthusiasts.”
The candlelight concept is particularly renowned for taking classical concerts beyond opera houses and concert halls and into venues that are part of each city’s cultural scene. Candlelight concerts of varying scales have been hosted in all kinds of idyllic locations, spanning from modern rooftops with great views to iconic cathedrals, palaces, libraries, gardens and more. Amongst the most iconic of these locations have been the Atomium in Belgium, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai, among others. This is the first time that these unique experiences are being held in India.
Check out the upcoming programming in India:
Mumbai
Candlelight: Best movie soundtracks
Venue: Grand Hyatt Mumbai
Dates and Times: 2 June, 13 July, 4 August (Time- 18:30 & 21:00 )
Duration: 60 minutes
Musicians: Local String Quartet – to be announced soon
Value: 1 Ticket – from 1,199 onwards
Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
Dates and Times: 15 June, 19 July (Time- 17:00, 19:00 & 21:00 )
Duration: 60 minutes
Musicians: Local String Quartet – to be announced soon
Value: 1 Ticket – from 1,499 onwards
Candlelight: From Mozart to Chopin
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
Dates and Times: 17 August(Time- 17:00, 19:00 & 21:00 )
Duration: 60 minutes
Musicians: Pianist – Tavan Shah
Value: 1 Ticket – from 1,499 onwards
Delhi
Candlelight: From Mozart to Chopin
Venue: Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts (SRCPA)
Dates and Times: 14 June, 12 July, 9 August 9 (Time- 18:30 & 20:30)
Duration: 60 minutes
Musicians: Pianist – Vashu Tangri
Value: 1 Ticket – from 1,199 onwards
Candlelight: Best Movie Soundtracks
Venue: Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts (SRCPA)
Dates and Times: 28 June, 26 July, 23 August (Time-18:30 & 20:30)
Duration: 60 minutes
Musicians: Local String Quartet – to be announced soon
Value: 1 Ticket – from 1,199 onwards
Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
Venue: Le Meridien
Dates and Times: 16 June, 6 July, 16 August (Time- 18:15 & 21:00)
Duration: 60 minutes
Musicians: Pianist – Vashu Tangri
Value: 1 Ticket – from 1,499 onwards
Faridabad
Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel
Dates and Times: 5 July (Time- 19:00)
Duration: 60 minutes
Musicians: Local Pianist – To be announced soon
Value: 1 Ticket – from 1,199 onwards
Candlelight: From Mozart to Chopin
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel
Dates and Times: 5 July (Time- 21:00)
Duration: 60 minutes
Musicians: Local Pianist – To be announced soon
Value: 1 Ticket – from 1,199 onwards
Candlelight: Best Movie Soundtracks
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel
Dates and Times: 10 August (Time- 19:00 & 21:00)
Duration: 60 minutes
Musicians: Local Pianist – To be announced soon
Value: 1 Ticket – from 1,199 onwards
Book your tickets now at https://liveyourcity.com/en
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.
