Gaming
Scoutop digs in as vloggers chase glory in Jio Hotstar’s Treasure Hunters
MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to turn into one giant puzzle box, and Scoutop holds the keys. India’s esports poster boy, Tanmay Singh aka Scoutop, is stepping off the battleground and into the spotlight as host and mastermind of The Treasure Hunters, a reality show premiering 15 September on Jio Hotstar.
The high-octane series pits 10 of India’s leading vloggers against each other in a citywide hunt that blends brains, brawn and plenty of bravado. Across seven unpredictable challenges, contestants will race through Mumbai’s landmarks from the iconic Gateway of India to the bargain-packed chaos of Chor Bazaar armed only with wit, grit and an eye for clues.
This isn’t just another hosting gig for Scoutop. As brand ambassador of Revenant Xspark and one of India’s most-followed gaming stars, he has designed the entire hunt setting riddles, planting traps and keeping contestants on edge. “The Treasure Hunters is designed to test the limits of speed, strategy and endurance,” he said. “It’s a tribute to Mumbai’s never-say-die spirit and a celebration of our vibrant creator community.”
Adding to the mix is Bigg Boss alum and influencer Manisha Rani, co-hosting the adventure with her trademark flair. If Scout is the game-maker, she’s the sparkplug ensuring the drama never dips.
At every stage, the vloggers will crack codes, outwit rivals and dodge elimination, with only one survivor claiming the treasure and ultimate bragging rights. With 10 creators, seven challenges, and one glittering prize, The Treasure Hunters promises to turn Mumbai into the stage for India’s most adrenaline-charged digital showdown yet.
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.
