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Gudi Padwa jewellery sales flat; demand for gold coins surges

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 Gold prices have surged to nearly Rs 90,000 per 10 grams (excluding GST) in the physical market, leading to a noticeable decline in jewellery sales in Maharashtra/Goa during Gudi Padwa, a festival traditionally associated with gold purchases. Despite this, demand for gold coins as an investment remains strong, as consumers anticipate further price appreciation. Mumbai’s largest gold hub has observed a shift in consumer behavior toward gold coins and bars. Traders said  that buyers are purchasing gold coins with the expectation of future price increases.

As of Gudi Padwa, gold prices have reached nearly Rs 90,000 per 10 grams, making gold jewellery significantly more expensive. Higher prices have deterred traditional jewellery buyers, shifting demand towards investment-oriented purchases, such as gold coins. Industry experts anticipate that gold prices may continue to rise, reinforcing gold’s status as a long-term store of value.

Equal demand was observed between gold jewellery and investment-grade coins. Retailers introduced discounts and exchange offers, but high prices still impacted sales volume.Tier-2 cities experienced similar trends, with more gold coin buyers than jewellery shoppers. Lightweight jewellery, silver accessories, and gold-plated ornaments saw higher traction compared to heavy gold jewellery.

Global trade tensions and potential U.S. Fed rate cuts are boosting gold’s attractiveness as an investment. Investors are shifting towards gold due to its historical role as a hedge against inflation and economic instability The Indian Rupee’s performance against the U.S. Dollar is also a contributing factor to local gold price fluctuations.

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Sky Gold and Diamonds Delivers Robust FY26 Performance; Revenue Rises 77% YoY To Rs. 6,295 Cr

Operational Profitability Also Improved, With Operational PBT Rising To ₹375.4 Crore and Operational PAT To ₹278.1 Crore In FY26.

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Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited (BSE: 541967 | NSE: SKYGOLD), listed B2B Gold Jewellery manufacturer, today announced its Q4FY26 and FY’26 results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company closed the year on a strong note with continued growth momentum backed by strong retail partnership and sustained domestic demand with designing moat.

The company delivered a strong financial performance in Q4 FY26, with revenue rising 80.6% year-on-year to Rs. 1,911.5 crore compared to Rs. 1,058.2 crore in Q4 FY25, while also growing 8.1% sequentially from Rs. 1,767.7 crore in Q3 FY26. EBITDA more than doubled, increasing 123.3% year-on-year to Rs. 140.7 crore, with EBITDA margins improving to 7.4% from 6.0% in the same quarter last year and 6.9% in the previous quarter. Reported profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs. 126.2 crore, up significantly from Rs. 50.2 crore in Q4 FY25 and Rs. 106.1 crore in Q3 FY26, taking reported PBT margins to 6.6% compared to 4.7% a year ago. Reported profit after tax (PAT) surged 137.4% year-on-year to Rs. 90.7 crore, with margins improving to 4.8% from 3.6% last year.

For the full year FY26, revenue grew 77.4% to Rs. 6,294.9 crore from Rs. 3,548 crore in FY25, while EBITDA rose 121.1% to Rs. 434.3 crore, with margins expanding to 6.9% from 5.5%. Reported PBT increased to Rs. 379.1 crore from Rs. 174.2 crore, and PAT more than doubled to Rs. 281.8 crore from Rs. 132.7 crore, reflecting strong operational momentum. Operational profitability also improved, with operational PBT rising to Rs. 375.4 crore and operational PAT to Rs. 278.1 crore in FY26. Operational PBT and PAT exclude non-operational income included under other income in the financial statements.

Commenting on the result,. Mangesh Chauhan, MD, Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited, said:

“Q4 FY26 marks a strong close to what has been a defining year for Sky Gold and Diamonds, with consistent execution across quarters translating into robust growth in revenue and profitability. Our performance continues to be supported by increasing partnerships with organised retail players, strong acceptance of lightweight and value-added jewellery and sustained execution across our manufacturing platform.

Despite elevated gold prices and a dynamic operating environment, underlying demand trends remain resilient, supported by changing consumer preferences and the continued relevance of gold as both an aspirational and long-term value asset. Our early focus on the organised shift in jewellery manufacturing and retail, along with our positioning in lightweight jewellery, continues to strengthen our market standing.

As we move into the next phase of growth, we remain focused on improving cash flows, reducing debt and pursuing growth through operational efficiency and prudent capital allocation. We remain confident of sustaining healthy growth momentum while progressing toward our FY30 profitability aspirations, of Rs. 945 crore. With strong customer relationships and continued focus on creativity, technology and manufacturing excellence, we remain confident about the long-term opportunity ahead.”

Operational Performance & Growth Drivers

Sky Gold and Diamonds continues to strengthen its leadership within the organised jewellery manufacturing sector through disciplined execution, differentiated product positioning and a sharp focus on capital efficiency. Having successfully expanded its manufacturing and client ecosystem over the last few years, the company is now entering its next phase of growth centred on stronger cash generation, accelerated deleveraging and a self-sustaining financial model.

Key highlights for Q4 FY26 include:

  • Near neutral Cash Flow from Operations (CFO): In line with its stated commitment, the Company significantly improved Cash Flow from Operations to negative Rs. 45 crore in FY26 from negative Rs. 272 crore in FY25 and targets positive CFO of ~Rs. 180–225 crore in FY27, supported by stronger operating efficiencies and disciplined working capital management.
  • Strategic shift under Sky Gold 3.0: Transitioned to an asset-light leased manufacturing expansion model leading to land monetisation, with operational cash generation expected to support 50%+ reduction in net borrowings by next year-end.
  • Working Capital Optimisation: Achieved significant improvement in Working Capital Cycle to <60 days driven by a higher share of advance gold business, export operations and better control on customer terms.
  • Other Income: Stood at Rs. 16.6 crore for the quarter, of which Rs. 3.7 crore was attributable to gain on sale of investments and balance are all operational income. Operational PAT for the quarter & for financial year FY26 stood at 4.6% and 4.4% respectively.
  • Credit Rating Upgrade: India Ratings upgraded Sky Gold’s credit rating to IND A/Stable / IND A1, supported by improving profitability, liquidity and through strong execution capabilities
  • Strengthened Governance Framework: Appointed M S K A & Associates LLP (BDO International member firm) as Statutory Auditors reflecting commitment to adopting global best practices and strong focus on corporate governance
  • Employee Ownership Initiative: Introduced an ESOP programme for eligible employees, strengthening employee ownership, motivation and long-term value creation becoming one of the first companies in the industry to implement it.
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