Saraswati Saree Depot FY26 Revenue ₹631 Crore, Cash ₹70 Crore; Debt-Free
Saraswati Saree Depot reported FY26 revenue of ₹631.16 crore, up 4.6% YoY. PAT decreased to ₹23.41 crore from ₹30.58 crore in FY25. The company maintained a debt-free status and increased cash and cash equivalents to ₹69.93 crore. Trade receivables and inventory were reduced, improving working capital efficiency.
The announcement provides a comprehensive update on the company's financial performance for the fiscal year and the last quarter, including key revenue and profit figures, balance sheet highlights, and management commentary. While the revenue growth is positive, the decrease in profitability and cautious outlook for the next year temper the impact.
While revenue saw a slight increase, profitability metrics like EBITDA and PAT declined year-over-year, and the management commentary acknowledges a challenging operating environment and anticipates weaker demand conditions in the coming year. The improved cash position and debt-free status are positive, but the overall financial performance shows mixed results.
Saraswati Saree Depot Limited announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended March 31, 2026.
For the full fiscal year 2026, the company reported Revenue from Operations of ₹631.16 crore, a 4.6% increase from ₹603.59 crore in FY25. EBITDA for FY26 stood at ₹32.02 crore, a decrease from ₹43.18 crore in the previous year, resulting in an EBITDA Margin of 5.07% compared to 7.16% in FY25. Profit After Tax (PAT) for FY26 was ₹23.41 crore, down from ₹30.58 crore in FY25, with a PAT Margin of 3.71% against 5.07% in FY25. Earnings Per Share (EPS) for FY26 was ₹5.89, a decrease from ₹7.72 in FY25.
In the fourth quarter of FY26, Revenue from Operations was ₹133.53 crore, slightly lower than ₹136.35 crore in Q4 FY25. EBITDA for the quarter was ₹4.24 crore with a margin of 3.17%, down from ₹9.16 crore in Q4 FY25. PAT for Q4 FY26 was ₹3.34 crore, compared to ₹7.02 crore in Q4 FY25, with a PAT Margin of 2.50%. EPS for the quarter was ₹0.82.
The company highlighted a strengthened cash position, with cash and cash equivalents increasing by over 50% to ₹69.93 crore as of March 31, 2026. The company maintained its debt-free status throughout FY26. Trade receivables reduced to ₹72.42 crore and inventory was reduced to ₹120.69 crore, reflecting improved working capital management and efficiency. Net worth increased to ₹194.66 crore as of March 31, 2026.
Mr. Shankar Dulhani, Chairman & Executive Director, commented that FY26 was a year of steady progress despite a challenging environment, with a focus on strengthening business foundations. He noted the resilience of the business model and customer relationships. The company is also building a direct consumer-facing presence through its retail initiative, complementing its wholesale leadership. He acknowledged that profitability was impacted by higher procurement costs and pressure on gross margins but expressed confidence in long-term growth potential. Looking ahead, he anticipates weaker demand conditions and a cautious market environment but remains confident due to strong business fundamentals.
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