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Revenue
₹5,535 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
27%
reported change
EBITDA
₹376 Cr
latest reported figure
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Kalyan Jewellers reported a strong Q1 FY25 with consolidated revenue of INR 5,535 crore (+27% YoY) and PAT of INR 178 crore (+24% YoY). Growth was driven by robust same-store sales, a rising share of new customers (>35%), and expansion in Non-South markets (now 49% of revenue). The recent customs duty cut on gold boosted footfalls in late July, though management expects the surge to be temporary. EBITDA margin contracted ~60bps YoY due to higher ad spends to counter competitive intensity and gold price volatility. Management remains confident of margin expansion for the full year, targeting PBT margin of ~5% in India. Key risks include sustained competitive pressure in new markets and the one-time inventory impact of ~INR 120-130 crore from the duty cut, spread over Q2 and Q3.
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Guidance to track
- Management reiterated plans to open 80 showrooms in FY25, with 35 Kalyan and 20 Candere stores expected before Diwali.
- Management aims to achieve ~5% PBT margin in India for the full year, despite Q1 margin pressure from higher ad spends.
- The company plans to launch its first showroom in the US before the Diwali festive season.
- Four company-owned showrooms in the Middle East will be converted to franchise model in Q2, with proceeds used to reduce regional debt.
Risks flagged
- Management noted that local/regional players increase ad spending around Kalyan's store launches, potentially requiring sustained higher marketing investments.
- The reduction in gold import duty will result in an inventory loss of INR 120-130 crore, impacting profitability in Q2 and Q3.
- Management admitted that if competitors increase marketing spend, Kalyan may need to respond, delaying margin improvement.
- Candere's store-level throughput is currently low, and a nationwide campaign is planned only after reaching a minimum store count, posing execution risk.
Key quotes
- The quarter was a fantastic one, and we recorded consolidated revenue growth of around 27%, and standalone India revenue grew by around 29%.
- If you ask me, I am still confident of margin expansion for the financial year.
- We are not promoting lab-grown diamonds because the price has not been stabilized. If the price crashes, customers will feel very offended.
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