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Gujju joyride ShemarooMe serves 10 free films in year end fest
MUMBAI: If December needed more sparkle, ShemarooMe has just sprinkled some Gujarati glitter on it. The platform has rolled out a 10 day ‘Gujju Film Fest’ from 6 to 15 December 2025, unlocking one blockbuster Gujarati film for free every single day, a year-end treat tailor-made for fans of regional cinema and anyone craving rich, homegrown storytelling.
And this is no ordinary line-up. It’s a curated buffet of everything Gujarati cinema has mastered over the past decade humour with heart, thrillers with bite, social drama with soul, and a cultural vibe that refuses to be diluted.
Across the ten days, ShemarooMe will spotlight titles that have charmed audiences, topped box offices and shaped the new wave of Gujarati entertainment. From the rib-tickling mayhem of Fakt Mahilao Maate to the goosebump-laden chills of Jhamkudi and Vash, the fest packs a mood for every palate.
There’s Bachubhai, a warm tale of reinvention, and Mithada Maheman, a sugary slice of unexpected bonding. Naadi Dosh explores love locked in astrological tug-of-wars, while Kutch Express follows a woman’s journey towards independence. All The Best Pandya brings classic family chaos, and the National Award-winning Hellaro delivers a searing, unforgettable story of women’s liberation in rural Kutch. Rounding it off is Umbarro, an uplifting account of seven women reclaiming joy on their own terms.
Gujarati cinema’s rise over the last decade has been nothing short of remarkable richer stories, sharper craft, and a swelling audience across India and abroad. The ‘Gujju Film Fest’ is ShemarooMe’s nod to that creative renaissance, aiming to keep premium Gujarati cinema accessible while giving fans a chance to revisit the films that shaped its modern identity.
GUJJU FILM FEST LINE-UP (6–15 December)
6 Dec – Jhamkudi
7 Dec – Bachubhai
8 Dec – Hellaro
9 Dec – Mithada Maheman
10 Dec – Naadi Dosh
11 Dec – Kutch Express
12 Dec – All The Best Pandya
13 Dec – Vash
14 Dec – Umbarro
15 Dec – Fakt Mahilao Maate
Ten days. Ten films. Unlimited Gujju flavour. ShemarooMe’s festive line-up may just be the perfect reminder that regional cinema is not just thriving, it’s leading the cultural conversation with stories that are bold, rooted and brilliantly entertaining.
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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.
