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Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Revenue vs Profit: What's the difference and why it matters for Indian businesses
For anyone trying to understand a company's financial health, two terms appear almost everywhere: Revenue and Profit. Many new investors, entrepreneurs, and students often confuse the two. Let's break it down with simple examples relevant to Indian businesses. What is revenue? Revenue (also called Sales or Topline) refers to the total money a company earns by selling its products or services during a specific period. Think of it as: Total income generated before any expenses are deducted. Example: If Dabur India sells personal care products worth Rs 500 crore in one quarter, that Rs 500 crore is its revenue. What is profit? Profit (also called Net Income or Bottomline) is the money left after deducting all expenses, including operating costs, salaries, rent, interest, depreciation, and taxes, from the revenue. In short: Profit = Revenue – Total Expenses Example: If Dabur's total expenses (raw materials, salaries, marketing, taxes) for the same quarter were Rs 400 crore, then: Profit = Rs 500 crore – Rs 400 crore = Rs 100 crore Types of profit in Indian financial statements: Gross Profit:Revenue minus cost of goods sold (COGS). Example: For a restaurant chain like Barbeque Nation, this would mean revenue minus food material costs. Operating Profit (EBIT): Gross profit minus all operating expenses (excluding interest and taxes). Net Profit: Final profit after all expenses, including taxes and interest, are deducted. Why is this important for investors and business owners? Revenue shows scale: High revenue shows a company is selling a lot, but doesn't guarantee profit. Profit shows efficiency: A company with moderate revenue but high profit margins (like Infosys ) may be a more efficient business. Misleading perception: Some startups and new-age tech companies (like Zomato or Paytm) may report high revenue but still run at a loss for years. Quick summary: While Revenue tells you how much money is coming in, Profit tells you how much the company is actually keeping. Understanding both is essential when evaluating any Indian company, whether you're an investor, a student, or a budding entrepreneur. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Bricks Bar and Kitchen in Bengaluru's Indiranagar gets the neighbourhood pub formula right
Another name has been added to the roster of bars in Indiranagar. This is the newly opened Bricks Bar and Kitchen. Located at the beginning of Indiranagar's 100 ft road, this is a rooftop bar. With two outlets in the city, another in JP Nagar, Bricks is positioning itself to be a friendly neighbourhood pub where you can drop by for a casual drink. And that is exactly what we did. Bangaloreans will know the Barbeque Nation restaurant on 100 feet road that has been a staple for ages. Bricks is located on the rooftop of the same building. My companion and I head to the second floor. Exposed brick walls and rattan lights give it a modern chic vibe. The TV screens are playing IPL matches and there is late 2000's hip-hop music on the speakers; we instantly feel at home. Signature cocktails The drinks menu has the expected selection of spirits, wines and beers. Our server was welcoming and helpful, and explained the signature cocktails to us. We order three drinks — Gin chamomile, coffee martini and raw mango margarita. The gin drink is refreshing and floral. The botanical notes of the gin and the tea go well together, but it is a tad one dimensional. The raw mango margarita is delicious. Green in colour, it has a spicy salt and chilli rim. The coffee martini was a hit. Served like an espresso martini with three coffee beans on top. The coffee is tasty, and the drink is balanced. We order a second round of these. Bar bites and main course There are many bar snacks and appetisers on the menu that pair well with drinks. The chakna platter is the first to arrive. It has masala peanuts, crispy corn and kala chana chaat. We keep nibbling on these while we catch up over drinks. The fish fingers surprise as, as we expect them to be frozen. But they are freshly made with a crumbly texture. The tandoori chicken tikka is smokey and charred. The marinade is fiery. Another surprise is the fish paturi. Steamed fish fillets are marinated in a mustard paste and steamed in banana leaves. For mains, there are Indian and Chinese picks. Wanting to try both, we get a dal makhani and naan, and a chili garlic noodles. The dal is creamy and comforting, and the butter naan is hot from the tandoor. The noodles are spicy and garlicy. Not exactly bar food in my mind, but you cannot deny its appeal after a few drinks. We skip dessert, but there is gulab jamun, ice cream and a chocolate truffle cake up for grabs. Bricks Bar and Kitchen is not reinventing the wheel. There are no 'out there' experimental dishes and gourmet ingredients, but it is doing what it does well. The warm service and strategic location are a plus. ₹1,000 for two. At Domlur, Indiranagar. For more details, call 7880114310
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Barbeque Nation Q4 2025 Results: Barbeque Nation Reports Significant Q4 Net Loss as Revenue Declines, ET HospitalityWorld
Restaurants 2 min read Barbeque Nation slips into wider net loss in Q4, revenue drops Barbeque Nation's Q4 FY25 net loss widened sharply to Rs 20.61 crore, a significant drop from the previous year's Rs 3.7 lakh loss. Revenue dipped 2% YoY to Rs 292.7 crore, attributed to weakness in the India business. Despite this, EBITDA remained steady at Rs 54 crore with a margin of 18.4%.
