Event Type: The company convened a virtual group conference call to discuss Q1 FY27 earnings results, categorized as an Earnings Conference Call for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026.

Date and Time: The conference call was held on Friday, August 07, 2026, at 12:00 Noon.

Purpose: The stated purpose was to discuss the quarterly results for Q1 FY27 with investors, analysts, and the general public.

Management Participants: The management participants included Mr. Hemant Jain (Joint MD) and Mr. Pankaj Jain (President - Retail). Marathon Capital served as the Investor Relations Advisor.

Availability of Materials: The transcript of the conference call was submitted to the exchanges and is available on the Company's website at https://www.kewalkiran.com/investors.php#Press%20Release%20/%20Conference%20Call%20Recording%20&%20Transcript.

UPSI Statement: The disclaimer in the transcript noted that the discussion may contain forward-looking statements concerning business prospects and profitability that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could materially differ. There was no explicit statement that no UPSI would be shared.

Financial Highlights Discussed:

  • Consolidated revenue for Q1 FY27 stood at Rs. 279 crores, registering 19% YoY growth.
  • Consolidated apparel volumes grew by 24% YoY.
  • EBITDA grew 29% YoY to Rs. 52 crores.
  • EBITDA margin was over 19%, exceeding the guidance range of 17-18%.
  • Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 29% YoY to Rs. 41 crores.
  • The total Exclusive Brand Outlet (EBO) network reached 670 stores as of June 30, 2026, with a net addition of 4 EBOs in Q1.
  • The Killer brand operates 464 exclusive brand outlets.
  • The company maintains a strong balance sheet with roughly Rs. 400-500 crores in cash.

Strategic Themes & Guidance:

  • The company reiterated its Vision 2028 aspiration to accelerate long-term growth trajectory from a 15% CAGR to a 20% CAGR over the next three years.
  • This accelerated growth is expected to be driven by a combination of sustained organic growth and disciplined value-accretive acquisitions under a well-defined framework.
  • The target for EBO expansion for FY27 is 50-70 stores on a net basis.
  • The annualized estimate for other income is around Rs. 30 crores.

Additional Notes Section

  • The document is an official submission to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, enclosing the transcript of the earnings conference call held on August 7, 2026.
  • The submission is made pursuant to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
  • The transcript included a detailed Q&A session with analysts from firms including Eyesight Fintrade, Thinkwise, TCGANC, Anand Rathi, Verma Associates, DR Choksi, RatnaTraya Capital, and Subhkam Ventures.
  • Key discussion points in the Q&A included growth priorities, demand risks, retail strategy, standalone performance, brand integration (Kraus, Lawman, Integrity, Juniors), working capital, competition, raw material inflation (cotton prices), Goregaon property monetization, and export opportunities.
  • Financial data for Q1 FY27 was disclosed and discussed in detail during the call.