HUL Centralizes Marketing, Flipkart Bets on Namibia Cricket, Honasa Q3 Ad Spend

• HUL centralizes marketing under new CMOs; Q3 FY26 profit jumps 121% to Rs 6,603 crore, largely from discontinued operations.
• Flipkart sponsors Namibia cricket team for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a Rs 40 crore deal, seen as a strategic masterstroke.
• Honasa Consumer Ltd (Mamaearth parent) reports 93% YoY rise in Q3 FY26 profit to Rs 50.2 crore, driven by ad spend optimization.
• Honasa's Q3 FY26 ad expenses are Rs 186 crore, down to 30.9% of revenue, with operating revenue growing 16.2% to Rs 601.5 crore.
• YouTube plans to launch cheaper, smaller live TV bundles, including a $65/month sports-only package, offering more viewer control.