Q1 FY27 Financial Performance Highlights
Consolidated Key Financial Metrics (₹ Crore)
| Particulars | Q1'FY27 | Q1'FY26 | Y-o-Y % Change | Q4'FY26 | FY26 | FY25 | Y-o-Y % Change |
| Revenue from operations | 670.5 | 562.3 | 19.2% | 604.0 | 2,326.4 | 1,912.6 | 21.6% |
| Gross Profit | 255.8 | 236.9 | 8.0% | 267.7 | 1,015.1 | 832.0 | 22.0% |
| Gross Profit Margins (%) | 38.2% | 42.1% | - | 44.3% | 43.6% | 43.5% | - |
| EBITDA | 82.6 | 98.7 | -16.4% | 100.9 | 402.6 | 348.4 | 15.5% |
| EBITDA Margins (%) | 12.3% | 17.6% | - | 16.7% | 17.3% | 18.2% | - |
| PAT | 45.3 | 59.1 | -23.4% | 58.2 | 239.6 | 213.5 | 12.2% |
| PAT Margins (%) | 6.8% | 10.5% | - | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.2% | - |
Expense Breakdown (₹ Crore)
- Consumption Expenses: 414.7 (Q1'FY27) vs 325.4 (Q1'FY26)
- Employee Benefits Expense: 94.3 (Q1'FY27) vs 76.4 (Q1'FY26)
- Other Expenses: 78.9 (Q1'FY27) vs 61.8 (Q1'FY26)
- Depreciation & Amortisation: 23.4 (Q1'FY27) vs 20.4 (Q1'FY26)
- Finance Costs: 2.0 (Q1'FY27) vs 3.5 (Q1'FY26)
Operational Performance Drivers
Revenue Growth Factors
- Strong domestic demand supported by healthy back-to-school season traction
- Successful new product launches with encouraging consumer acceptance
- Marginally higher ASPs driven by calibrated pricing actions to partially offset raw material inflation
Margin Compression Factors
- Significant increase and volatility in raw material costs, driven by Middle East conflict and broader global uncertainties
- Higher Employee Benefit Expenses due to new tranche of ESOP grants and increased headcount for upcoming new facility
- Elevated other expenses due to Channel Partners Meet and milestone event marking possession of first building in 50+ acre project
- Higher depreciation due to capacity expansion and commissioning of new facilities
Reynolds Brand Acquisition Update
Asset Acquisition Details
DOMS acquired various assets from Reynolds including:
- Trademarks & Domain Names: Worldwide registered core brand identities (Brand 'Reynolds' and its Sub Brands)
- Patents & Designs: Proprietary manufacturing moulds and product designs
- Machinery & Equipment: Customised tools for Reynolds writing instruments
- Inventory: Relevant closing stock
- Key Customer & Supplier Contracts: Novation of relevant operational agreements
- Employees: Relevant teams associated with Sales & Marketing of Reynolds Brand
Acquisition Rationale
- Strengthening company's writing instrument portfolio - Reynolds major presence in ₹10 to ₹100 price segment helps elevate Group's product price point segment
- Immediate expansion of manufacturing capabilities via asset acquisition - Shifting assets from Reynolds Chennai plant to new ~50 acres plant for speedy manufacturing expansion
- Leveraging heritage of recognized legacy brand to facilitate engagement with wider audience
- Bolster sales capabilities enabling greater market reach through multi-category product launches
Current Status
- Implementation of Asset Purchase Agreement underway
- Team integration completed
- Transfer of Assets to Umbergaon undertaken
- Full sales potential of Brand will be realized over time as integration across functions progresses
Expansion and Infrastructure Update
Manufacturing Facilities
- 18 Manufacturing Facilities spread across 2.00+ million sq. ft. Operating Facility Area
- Development at ~50+ acre Greenfield Project on track
- Expect to commission 300,000+ sq. ft. of Operational Area by end of Q2'FY27
Additional Land Bank
- Strategic land bank for future expansion: (i) ~50+ Acres (Greenfield Project) (ii) 11+ Acres (Adjoining Existing Facilities)
Backward Integration
- Backward integrated in-house manufacturing infrastructure driving operational efficiency
- From Sketch Pen Caps to Ink & Reservoir to Packaging Material - all manufactured in-house
F.I.L.A. Partnership Benefits
Global Export Distribution
- Exclusive rights for export of DOMS products in FILA's existing areas of presence
- FILA's infrastructure and market expertise combined with DOMS' diverse product range creates synergy
Exclusive Marketing Rights
- Access to F.I.L.A. Group's popular and premium brands in Stationery & Art material industry
- Exclusive Marketing Rights in 7 countries for FILA Group Products
Knowledge Sharing
- Access to FILA Group's established product formulation and use case
- Knowledge sharing of emerging global trends due to presence across 150 countries
- Inputs from FILA Board Members with strong industry domain experience
Manufacturing Collaboration
- Manufacture (OEM basis) for FILA Group using inhouse manufacturing capabilities
- Assist in improving ability to source quality products at competitive prices from India for global sales
- Aim to consolidate certain procurement activities across FILA Group
Workforce Details
- Permanent Employees: 13,500+ (as of FY25)
- Contracted Employees: 1,000+ (as of FY25)
Historical Financial Performance (Consolidated)
Income Statement Trends (₹ Crore)
| Particulars | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
| Revenue from operations | 425.1 | 742.7 | 1,547.3 | 1,935.2 | 2,326.4 |
| PAT | 17.1 | 102.9 | 159.7 | 213.5 | 239.6 |
Balance Sheet Position (₹ Crore)
| Particulars | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
| Total Assets | 497.5 | 639.8 | 1,190.0 | 1,519.6 | 1,711.8 |
| Total Equity | 258.1 | 355.3 | 842.2 | 1,082.5 | 1,302.1 |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 186.1 | 279.9 | 374.6 | 498.4 | 594.4 |
| Inventories | 159.2 | 184.6 | 225.1 | 294.0 | 377.0 |
Cash Flow Overview (₹ Crore)
| Particulars | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
| Cash from Operating Activities | 50.9 | 173.3 | 182.5 | 183.3 | 254.3 |
| Cash used in Investing Activities | -33.7 | -135.9 | -457.5 | -139.6 | -148.6 |
| Cash from/(used in) Financing Activities | -30.6 | -12.4 | 297.2 | -39.8 | -112.7 |
Management Team
Senior management team includes:
- Harshad Raveshia (Chief Consultant Wood Working Division)
- Purav Raveshia (Vice President Product Development)
- Santosh Swain (Vice President Purchase & General Affairs)
- Suresh Rajani (Chief Consultant Colour Pencil Division)
- Sumit Rajani (Vice President Color Pencil & Graphite Lead)
- Rahul Shah (Chief Financial Officer)
- Vijay Somaiya (Head - Polymer Division)
- Suraj Raveshia (Vice President International Business)
- Saumitra Prasad (Chief Marketing Officer)