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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Snowman Logistics Q4 PAT surges 81% YoY to Rs 4 cr
The temperature-controlled logistics provider reported 81.4% surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 3.90 crore on a 8.27% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 137.01 crore in Q4 March 2025 over Q4 March 2024. Profit before tax (PBT) fell 58.55% year-on-year to Rs 3.25 crore in Q4 FY25. EBITDA also declined 18.35% YoY to Rs 24.38 crore in Q4 FY25. In Q4 March 2025, Snowman received a deferred tax credit of Rs 1.45 crore, effectively reducing its total tax expense to Rs 0.65 crore. This negative tax expense boosted the net profit in Q4FY25. In comparison, in Q4 March 2024, the company incurred a deferred tax expense of Rs 4.52 crore, taking the total tax expense to Rs 5.69 crore. As a result, the PAT fell to Rs 2.15 crore in Q4FY24. On the segmental front, revenue from trading and distribution stood at Rs 43.46 crore (up 21.84% YoY), revenue from transportation services was at Rs 35.73 crore (up 5.49% YoY), and revenue from warehousing services was at Rs 57.82 crore (up 1.46% YoY) during the quarter. On a full-year basis, the company's net profit declined 55.2% to Rs 5.69 crore on a 9.8% rise in revenue to Rs 552.53 crore in FY25 over FY24. Prem Kishan Dass Gupta, chairman of Snowman Logistics, said, The company delivered strong revenue growth during the year, driven by continued expansion of its distribution business and the strategic shift towards a 5PL model. This performance was achieved despite a challenging market environment, marked by muted consumption trends across India. Additionally, the companys earnings were impacted following Amazons decision to shut down the fulfillment center operation model in India, which led to the exit of dedicated warehousing operations previously provided to them. Our new projects at Kolkata and Krishnapatnam have faced some delays, and we expect our Kolkata facility to be operational any day now, with Krishnapatnam coming in the second quarter. In addition, we plan to continue expanding our network and are in the process of finalizing new locations for cold storage as per the requirements of both our existing & potential customers, for which the projects should commence in the second half of the year. Snowman Logistics is engaged in the business of temperature-controlled logistics, including, but not limited to, storage, transportation by road, and distribution of products requiring a temperature-controlled environment. Shares of Snowman Logistics fell 1.45% to Rs 58.99 on the BSE.
SoraNews24
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Fried chicken, fruits, and ice cream unite in the crazily delicious parfaits of Karafuneya Cafe
A parfait fit for everyone can be found at this parfait paradise located inside of Osaka Station. Our intrepid Japanese-language reporter Mr. Sato has been enjoying some time in Osaka for the 2025 World Expo. At one point recently, he found himself inside of Osaka Station's Central Court area when he spotted a place that looked familiar–Karafuneya Cafe, a cafe he'd actually been to at its main location in Kyoto 11 years ago. ▼ Karafuneya's Kyoto branch in October 2014 It was impossible to forget his visit because this cafe wasn't afraid to make parfaits in ways that parfaits had never been made before. Case in point–at the time, he tried the Ultimate Fried Shrimp Parfait. He remembers how it tasted very well, though he still can't decide whether to describe it as 'refreshingly novel' or 'downright bizarre.' In any case, it certainly made an impact, and he thinks everyone should try it once. ▼ The Ultimate Fried Shrimp Parfait This sister shop location within Osaka Station opened last March. He'd never thought that he'd be able to experience Karafuneya's unique flavor combinations again in Osaka, so he felt compelled to pay it a visit. The cafe chain is known for its jumbo parfaits, and the glass display case near the entrance of the shop is quite an impressive sight with all of the neatly arranged plastic models. Mr. Sato went inside and grabbed a menu, which looked more like a colorful magazine than anything else. With over 100 kinds of available parfaits, things might be difficult for a giant sweets lover (also: a lover of giant sweets) like him. The first page spread featured the top 10 recommended parfaits by the cafe itself. They come in all shapes and sizes, including one inside of a fruit rind bowl. In the middle of all of them, Mr. Sato spotted the Ultimate Fried Shrimp Parfait. Back in 2014 it had cost him 1,000 yen (US$6.95), but now it was 1,380 yen. He supposed that price increase wasn't actually all that bad. The next pages detailed 'sweets on' parfaits, which refers to possible parfait toppings as varied as deep-fried bread, scones, or daifuku (mochi dumpings), and, for some strange reason, curry bread and yakisoba noodles that customers can request on top of a parfait. Strangely, out of the eight bread-like toppings, only three of them were of the 'sweets' variety, so it was a bit of an odd naming choice. Following that was Karafuneya Cafe's line of standard parfaits. If you're feeling in a more cautious mood than an adventurous one, then you can't go wrong with any of the choices noted here. An interesting development lay in the next pages, which detailed how diners can opt to create their own parfaits by choosing the type of glass vessel, ice cream, and themed topping combinations that they want and then actually assemble the whole creation themselves. It seemed like a fun option for social media users. Next, this Jumbo Party Parfait -Snowman- packed a huge visual punch. It was designed to look like a snowman with a fishbowl base full of parfait toppings. At a staggering 50,000 yen, the menu claimed that it's intended for 15 people and must be reserved in advance. It would make for a fun centerpiece at a party with lots of people, but Mr. Sato didn't think that he would ever want to shell out that much money for one menu item. Moving along, the line of five 'omoshiro parfaits,' or 'interesting parfaits,' consisted of ingredients usually deemed weird for a parfait, including fried takoyaki (octopus balls), French fries, fried shrimp, karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken), and corn dogs. Mr. Sato noticed that the pork loin cutlet parfait he had seen on the menu back in 2014 seemed to have been replaced by the takoyaki. Mulling over all of the options, it was a tough choice to make, but in the vein of living up to his carefully curated reputation, Mr. Sato decided to spring for the karaage parfait (1,380 yen) this time. He also purchased an unlimited drink bar ticket for 500 yen. He meandered over to the drink bar while waiting for his dessert to see what options there were. Apart from the usual suspects like coffee, tea, and soda, there was also a daily soup offering. This particular day's selection was corn soup, which he wanted to try. After waiting a little bit longer, his karaage parfait arrived! There were four pieces of fried chicken crowning the concoction, looking like they had every right to be resting on a bed of ice cream and next to slices of fruit. Mr. Sato took a minute to digest the whole thing with his eyes and then debated where to begin. Would it be smart to tackle the karaage pieces right away or save them for last…? He also couldn't help gently teasing the fried chicken a bit (which is a perfectly ordinary thing that he might do). 'You look fried to a perfect golden crisp. What business do you have being in a dessert, HUH?!' Mr. Sato then went to stab the first piece with his fork, but the ice cream underneath was too soft and it sank down a bit. He scooped it up instead and popped it into his mouth to find that it was still fairly hot. The combination of hot and cold, salty and sweet was better than he remembered. That's why he decided it would be best to eat the chicken while it was still hot, so he went to scoop up another piece–but then tragedy struck. It slipped from his fork and fell onto the ground, rolling right under the chair he was sitting on. He sheepishly bent down to retrieve it with a tissue, all while feeling the eyes of other customers on his back. ▼ Karaage: 1, Mr. Sato: 0 As he continued eating the remaining chicken, the rest of the parfait slowly came into view. Slices of fruit and whipped cream rested on top of a large mound of vanilla ice cream. Tiny fragments of vanilla beans were also scattered throughout, adding an even stronger, tastier flavor. The corn flake foundation also began to emerge, along with a hidden stash of fruit in the lowest narrow cavity of the bowl. This parfait made eating a treasure hunt, Mr. Sato mused. All in all, it was an extremely satisfying treat, with flavors and textures that harmonized well with each other. Even the fried chicken featured just the right level of saltiness to balance perfectly with the sweetness of the ice cream. Just as Mr. Sato was getting up to leave, another customer called out to him, 'Are you the Mr. Sato from SoraNews24?' Our guy stammered out a 'yes' and asked if they had happened to see him drop his chicken earlier. 'Well, uh, yeah…' the customer replied. While Mr. Sato now wants to crawl under a rock for not being able to keep his food on the table as a grown adult man, we'd like to encourage him to cheer up. After all, it's not the most embarrassing thing that others on his team have done by far. Cafe information Karafuneya Cafe Osaka location / からふね屋カフェ 大阪店 Address: Osaka-fu, Osaka-shi, Kita-ku, Umeda 3-1-1, JR Osaka Station Central Court 大阪府大阪市北区梅田 3-1-1 JR大阪駅セントラルコート Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Website All images © SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! [ Read in Japanese ]
Wales Online
21-04-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Eryri business behind iconic endurance events has been bought
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A major events business in North Wales has been bought. Run 4 Wales Ltd (R4W) announced it has acquired Always Aim High Events Ltd in a move that sees the mass-participation event organisers join forces across Wales. Always Aim High, based in Llanberis, was established in 2011 and includes a portfolio of well-established races, including the iconic Slateman, Snowman and Sandman triathlons and the Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri. R4W is a not-for-profit social enterprise and charitable foundation set up to promote, manage and deliver major sporting events. Established in 2012, it has grown into one of the UK's best-known mass participation event organisers. Its portfolio includes the Cardiff Half Marathon and Newport Marathon Festival, with surpluses invested into grassroots sport and community projects through the Run 4 Wales Charitable Foundation. Matt Newman, Chief Executive at Run 4 Wales, said: 'We're so proud to welcome Always Aim High Events into the Run 4 Wales family, which will see us expand our reach right across the country, delivering Wales's most iconic mass participation events from bases in Cardiff and now from the new Always Aim High Events office in Llanberis. 'Always Aim High Events have built a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality events and the team has worked hard to make sure that participants are always at the forefront of event delivery, while also ensuring local businesses and communities are supported. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to integrate, share our knowledge across the sector and create a lasting impact right across Wales.' Nigel Kendrick, Co-Founder of Always Aim High Events, which has so far donated more than £250,000 to local charities and groups as a direct result of the event in their local area, said: 'This is an exciting opportunity for Always Aim High Events and the team here in Llanberis. It marks a major milestone for the business, giving it the platform to grow and thrive long into the future. This next chapter will also deliver a significant economic boost to the events sector here in North Wales. 'I am incredibly proud of everything Always Aim High Events has achieved over the past 15 years — from driving major economic benefits for Wales through our events to setting the standard for sustainable and responsible event management and extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone that has been part of our journey. I am excited to see the company continue to flourish under its new investors, Run 4 Wales." Tim Lloyd, Co-Founder of Always Aim High Events, added: 'Always Aim High Events has been my passion for well over 15 years — a passion project that grew into a thriving business, and I've enjoyed every minute of the journey. From the beginning, it's been all about community, working alongside incredible people to bring world-class events to the stunning landscapes of North Wales. I'm delighted to continue supporting the business into the future. I'm genuinely excited to see Always Aim High Events flourish under Run 4 Wales — it's a fantastic opportunity for the team, and I look forward to watching them go from strength to strength.' The organsiations have worked alongside each other for a number of years as part of MSO Cymru, a group of mass participation sporting event organisations that collaborate on best practice within the industry. However, this new partnership will allow for even greater collaboration to help enhance event delivery and participant experience. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community See what's happening in your area:
North Wales Live
21-04-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Eryri business behind iconic endurance events has been bought
A major events business in North Wales has been bought. Run 4 Wales Ltd (R4W) announced it has acquired Always Aim High Events Ltd in a move that sees the mass-participation event organisers join forces across Wales. Always Aim High, based in Llanberis, was established in 2011 and includes a portfolio of well-established races, including the iconic Slateman, Snowman and Sandman triathlons and the Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri. R4W is a not-for-profit social enterprise and charitable foundation set up to promote, manage and deliver major sporting events. Established in 2012, it has grown into one of the UK's best-known mass participation event organisers. Its portfolio includes the Cardiff Half Marathon and Newport Marathon Festival, with surpluses invested into grassroots sport and community projects through the Run 4 Wales Charitable Foundation. Matt Newman, Chief Executive at Run 4 Wales, said: 'We're so proud to welcome Always Aim High Events into the Run 4 Wales family, which will see us expand our reach right across the country, delivering Wales's most iconic mass participation events from bases in Cardiff and now from the new Always Aim High Events office in Llanberis. 'Always Aim High Events have built a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality events and the team has worked hard to make sure that participants are always at the forefront of event delivery, while also ensuring local businesses and communities are supported. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to integrate, share our knowledge across the sector and create a lasting impact right across Wales.' Nigel Kendrick, Co-Founder of Always Aim High Events, which has so far donated more than £250,000 to local charities and groups as a direct result of the event in their local area, said: 'This is an exciting opportunity for Always Aim High Events and the team here in Llanberis. It marks a major milestone for the business, giving it the platform to grow and thrive long into the future. This next chapter will also deliver a significant economic boost to the events sector here in North Wales. 'I am incredibly proud of everything Always Aim High Events has achieved over the past 15 years — from driving major economic benefits for Wales through our events to setting the standard for sustainable and responsible event management and extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone that has been part of our journey. I am excited to see the company continue to flourish under its new investors, Run 4 Wales." Tim Lloyd, Co-Founder of Always Aim High Events, added: 'Always Aim High Events has been my passion for well over 15 years — a passion project that grew into a thriving business, and I've enjoyed every minute of the journey. From the beginning, it's been all about community, working alongside incredible people to bring world-class events to the stunning landscapes of North Wales. I'm delighted to continue supporting the business into the future. I'm genuinely excited to see Always Aim High Events flourish under Run 4 Wales — it's a fantastic opportunity for the team, and I look forward to watching them go from strength to strength.' The organsiations have worked alongside each other for a number of years as part of MSO Cymru, a group of mass participation sporting event organisations that collaborate on best practice within the industry. However, this new partnership will allow for even greater collaboration to help enhance event delivery and participant experience.
New York Times
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
3 Video Games You May Have Missed in January
January traditionally lacks major video game releases, allowing players to catch up on game-of-the-year contenders and giving smaller games a window to stand out. Dice rolls are put center stage in Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, about a cyberpunk future where mercenaries, scavengers and outcasts eke out a hardscrabble living. Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is an inventive Metroidvania where you battle a cigarette-puffing human-rhinoceros hybrid and a purple-robed robotic sorcerer. And if you are pining for Grand Theft Auto VI, check out the documentary 'Grand Theft Hamlet,' about two out-of-work actors staging Shakespeare during a pandemic lockdown. Here are three other games you may have missed this month: The Roottrees Are Dead The joy of playing The Roottrees Are Dead, the remaster of a 2023 browser game about identifying the numerous members of the fictional Roottree family, goes beyond its delicious twists and shocking reveals. The more I play the game, the more I scour internet articles and newspaper clippings, the more I flip through water-damaged photographs and magazine cover stories, the more I come to realize that The Roottrees Are Dead isn't invested solely in the salacious. Its drama is intimate, and it appears in the little leaps of knowledge you make as you carefully examine the corkboard-pinned family tree, identifying wayward aunts and uncles and having your educated guesses satisfyingly confirmed. It's a game about knowing, about being allowed to know — not just a family's secrets and shame, but its truth. It's no mistake that the game is set in 1998, during the early heyday of the World Wide Web. Part of the compelling fantasy is simply being able to look something up online and get a reliable answer back. Just as Guitar Hero makes me feel like a rock star, and Forza a champion racer, The Roottrees Are Dead makes me feel like a competent sleuth. It does this by taking the complexity out of its online investigation while leaving enough to justify copious notes and the rechecking of evidence. It successfully crafts a self-contained, graspable universe, one that rewards my close attention with a charming and richly layered narrative. Skate City: New York When New York City becomes a video game character, it makes a resident's experience far more enchanting. So when the Toronto studio Snowman told me Skate City: New York was the result of copious on-the-ground research into the glorious parks and monuments here, I was intrigued. The mobile game begins with a realistic video of the Statue of Liberty. But when I passed Lorenzo Pace's 'Triumph of the Human Spirit' in Lower Manhattan, it wasn't identified. Oddly, boroughs are named only after unlocking modes for free skating. There, you can change the camera angle from a flat landscape view to just behind you. From this perspective, closely passing skaters and tourists is a much more personal way to enjoy the mildly difficult feats of trickery and balance. The controls — quadrants on your iPhone screen — felt startlingly easy to use, so I pulled off kick flips, nollies and pop shove-its, tricks forgotten since I enjoyed the Tony Hawk series. Chill music played appealingly during a level in Central Park where I tried to evade a security guard. When I failed to jump over a barrier near the lake, both of us fell in, legs and arms akimbo. The security guard grunted. I laughed with punky exuberance. Other challenges in Skate City: New York include crafty wallrides and shooing away white pigeons. Classic 'I ♥ NY' and graffiti-style Brooklyn decks completed the Big Apple vibe. Heroes of Hammerwatch II Heroes of Hammerwatch II is easy to pick up but impossible to put down, taking the popular rogue-lite structure — every time you die, you must start from the beginning but with upgrades to your character — and injecting it into the model of a classic action role-playing game. For more than 17 hours, I have been crawling through a dungeon, fighting bosses, grabbing loot and trying to save the world. Because progressing in each class provides a bonus to all your other characters (e.g. the paladin increases armor levels), you're encouraged to experiment. The seven classes are well-balanced, but, since I prefer offense-is-defense strategies, I like the warrior best. The gameplay, item and skill systems are uncomplicated, but it seems like something new is revealed after almost every good run. A sparse story is characteristic of many rogue-lites and not necessarily a demerit; the retro art and soundtrack have a lot of that late-'90s panache people get nostalgic for. Heroes of Hammerwatch II is elevated by a smooth and approachable co-op experience for up to four players. It feels easier to make progress with friends. If someone dies, resurrect the character and forge further into the dungeon.
