Domestic Sales grew 35.6% to ₹758.6 Crores (PY ₹559.2 Crores).
Export Sales declined to ₹12.8 Crores (PY ₹15.6 Crores).
Total Sales reached ₹771.4 Crores (PY ₹574.8 Crores), growth of 34.2%.
The Company introduced 26 new SKUs during the quarter across categories.
Prestige Xclusive retail network expanded to 709 stores across 337 towns.
The repositioned Judge brand grew 89.9% to ₹34.6 Crores (PY ₹18.2 Crores).
Key drivers: Sustained demand for induction cooktops, electrical appliances, induction-based pressure cookers, cookware, and value-added kitchenware products. Growth was consistent across all channels & regions.
Segment-wise Performance
Cookers: Sales of ₹232.5 Crores (PY ₹180.4 Crores), growth of 28.9%. Proportion to total sales: 30.1% (PY 31.4%).
Cookware: Sales of ₹138.1 Crores (PY ₹97.9 Crores), growth of 41.0%. Proportion to total sales: 17.9% (PY 17.0%).
Appliances: Sales of ₹351.6 Crores (PY ₹251.6 Crores), growth of 39.7%. Proportion to total sales: 45.6% (PY 43.8%).
Others: Sales of ₹36.4 Crores (PY ₹29.0 Crores). Proportion to total sales: 4.7% (PY 5.1%).
Exports: Sales of ₹12.8 Crores (PY ₹15.6 Crores), decline of 17.9%. Proportion to total sales: 1.7% (PY 2.7%).
Explanation: Cookware led the growth followed by electrical kitchen appliances and cookers. Export business faced challenges due to disruptions in global shipping routes.
Financial Highlights
Revenue: ₹771.4 Crores (PY ₹574.8 Crores); growth of 34.2%.
EBITDA: ₹88.8 Crores (PY ₹51.0 Crores); growth of 74.3%.
PAT: ₹66.4 Crores (PY ₹35.1 Crores); growth of 89.0%.
EPS (Diluted): ₹4.84 per share (PY ₹2.56); growth of 88.9%.
Margins: Operating EBITDA margin after provision was 11.5% (PY 8.9%). Operating EBITDA before provision was 13.1% (PY 11.9%).
YoY comparison: All key metrics showed significant growth despite margin pressure from higher commodity and logistics costs.
Drivers of performance: Higher revenue growth, product mix improvement, premium offerings, and selective price hikes mitigated cost pressures.
Exceptional Item: Reversal of ₹7.3 Crores from provision made for impact of New Labour Code in FY25-26.
Key Risks: Commodity cost inflation across major raw materials, competitive intensity in value segment, global shipping disruptions affecting exports.
Geographical Revenue Split
Domestic: ₹758.6 Crores, 98.3% of Total.
Export: ₹12.8 Crores, 1.7% of Total.
Regional Breakdown: Not Specified.
Balance Sheet Snapshot
Maintained strong free cash balance of over ₹870 Crores, including short-term liquid investments.
Financial Health Insights: Debt-free balance sheet, funding capital expenditure and cost-effective working capital requirements.
Capex & Cash Flow Health
Capital Expenditure: Not Specified.
Free Cash Flow: Not Specified.
Operating Cash Flow: Not Specified.
Net Debt Movement: Not Specified.
Investment Rationale: Focus on capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and strategic initiatives.
Strategic & R&D Initiatives
Investments in Innovation: Introduced 26 new SKUs across categories including new segments like Idli Cooker and Espresso Coffee Maker.
Expected impact on growth: New product launches support market expansion and premiumization.
Macro/Industry Trends: Global growth faced headwinds from Middle East geopolitical tensions, higher energy prices, and supply-chain risks. India remained one of the fastest-growing major economies supported by strong domestic demand. Competitive intensity high in value segment.
Impact on Company: Margin pressure from higher commodity and logistics costs. Export challenges from shipping route disruptions. Benefited from premiumization trends and induction cooking adoption.
Management Commentary & Growth Outlook
Strategic Outlook: Management remains confident of sustaining business momentum and delivering consistent performance during FY26-27. Encouraging demand trends continued in July 2026.
FY Guidance: Not Specified.
Market Share Targets: Strategic initiatives stabilized market share across channels and categories.
Risks and Opportunities: Geopolitical developments and export market uncertainties remain key watchpoints. Festive season demand expected to drive growth.
Subsidiary Performance
Horwood Homewares Ltd (UK): Achieved sales of £2.6 million (PY £2.4 million). Operating EBITDA at £(0.6) million [PY £(0.7) million]. Focus on digital channels, product innovation, and cost control.
Ultrafresh Modular Solutions Limited (India): Achieved sales of ₹10.1 Crores (PY ₹8.8 Crores); growth of 14.8%. Operating EBITDA improved to ₹(0.20) Crores [PY ₹(2.08) Crores]. Focus on cost-efficiency initiatives.