Saraswati Saree Depot Q1 FY27 Revenue Rises 1.9% to ₹147.59 Crore, PAT at ₹6.6 Crore
Saraswati Saree Depot Limited reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹147.59 crore, up 1.9% YoY. PAT increased by 4.0% to ₹6.61 crore, with EPS at ₹1.70. EBITDA stood at ₹7.80 crore. The company remains debt-free with a cash conversion cycle of 49 days, focusing on margin recovery and retail expansion.
The announcement provides a detailed financial performance update for the quarter, including key revenue and profit figures. While the growth is positive, the pressure on margins and the measured outlook for demand suggest a moderate impact on investor sentiment and the company's short-term prospects.
The company reported modest revenue and profit growth, but margins faced pressure due to increased procurement costs. While the company highlights strengths like a debt-free balance sheet and retail expansion, the overall financial performance indicates a stable but not significantly positive trend for the quarter.
Saraswati Saree Depot Limited has announced its un-audited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company reported a revenue from operations of ₹1,475.90 million (₹147.59 crore), marking a 1.9% increase year-on-year compared to the same quarter in FY26. The Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter stood at ₹66.05 million (₹6.61 crore), reflecting a 4.0% growth over Q1 FY26. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) was ₹1.70 for the quarter, up from ₹1.61 in the previous year's corresponding quarter.
EBITDA for the quarter was ₹78.03 million (₹7.80 crore), with a margin of 5.29%. Gross margin compressed by 118 basis points to 10.70%, attributed primarily to elevated procurement costs. Employee benefit expenses increased by 25.5% year-on-year to ₹38.63 million. The company maintained a debt-free balance sheet and reported a healthy liquidity position, with a cash conversion cycle of 49 days, an improvement of 23 days from the preceding quarter.
Chairman Rajesh Dulhani noted the steady start to FY27, driven by the wholesale network, and highlighted the strategic importance of the retail initiative. Managing Director & CEO Vinod Dulhani emphasized the focus on improving product mix, enhancing sourcing efficiency, and driving sustainable, profitable growth. The company expects demand conditions to remain measured and advises stakeholders to consider the seasonal shift of Diwali when comparing Q2 and Q3 performance with the previous year.
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