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MCX Gold, Silver Futures Enter Period Of Consolidation Following Two-Week Ceasefire
MCX Gold- June 2026 Delivery Slips 0.5% on Liquidity Pressures and Geopolitical Tensions
On the MCX, gold and silver futures have entered a period of consolidation following the recent announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. During Friday’s session, MCX Gold for June 2026 delivery slipped 0.5% to trade at Rs. 1,53,434 per 10 grams, while silver for May 2026 delivery fell by Rs. 1,701 to Rs. 2,42,067 per kg. Despite the pause in formal hostilities, market participants remain cautious as the ceasefire faces immediate stress from ongoing naval tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and reports of continued military operations in Lebanon.
This recent volatility follows a historic downturn in March, where gold prices plummeted 12% to $4,608 per ounce—the metal’s weakest monthly performance since 2013. According to the World Gold Council, this “counter-intuitive” sell-off occurred despite high geopolitical risk, driven primarily by a desperate need for liquidity and massive deleveraging across global asset classes.
While the near-term outlook remains sensitive to the stability of the Middle East truce, early April has shown signs of a stabilizing floor, supported by positive ETF inflows. However, with domestic prices still below their lifetime highs, experts suggest that a push toward the $5,000 per ounce milestone remains a distant target until clear regional stability is achieved.
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P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited – Quarterly Update Q4 FY26
Strong Q4 Surge Driven By Festive Demand and Expansion, With FY26 Revenue Crossing ₹10,744 Crore and Ambitious FY27 Growth Outlook
The Company delivered an exceptional performance in FY26, reporting revenue of Rs. 10,744 crore, up 40% YoY, marking a significant milestone in our growth journey. This strong performance was driven in part by an outstanding Q4, where total revenue increased by 124% YoY.
Retail Segment
The Retail segment recorded 102% YoY growth in Q4 FY26, driven by strong demand during the wedding and festive season.
Non-Retail Segments
Franchise Operations grew by 132% YoY, while E-commerce recorded a 67% YoY increase. During the quarter under review, total revenue excluding the other segment delivered a YoY growth of 104%. The details are provided below:
| Consolidated Revenue (Rs.Cr) | Q4 FY’26 | Q4 FY’25 |
| Revenue Excluding Other Segment | 3,196 | 1,569 |
| Others Segment | 356 | 18 |
| Total Revenue | 3,552 | 1,587 |
Note – Other segment primarily comprises B2B bullion sales from the Head Office and the corporate segment.
Festive and Event Sales
Foundation Day sales during the period amounted to Rs. 365 crore, with a healthy contribution across all categories. This was followed by a robust festive performance during Gudi Padwa, with sales reaching Rs. 171 crore, reflecting a 38% YoY growth. Subsequently, Gratitude Day sales to celebrate the milestone of reaching Rs. 10,000 crore stood strong at Rs. 225 crore.
Product Mix and Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG)
Despite rising gold prices, volumes saw positive traction with the gold category increasing by 27% YoY, while silver and diamond volumes rose 37% YoY and 125% YoY, respectively, driving the studded jewellery mix and taking the stud ratio to 9%.
The same-store sales growth (SSSG) for the quarter stood at a robust 86% YoY, highlighting strong customer traction across existing locations.
Operational Highlights
During the quarter, the Company added 8 COCO stores (3 Legacy and 5 LiteStyle) and 4 FOCO (1 Legacy and 3 LiteStyle), taking the total store count to 78 as of March 31st, 2026, comprising 57 COCO stores (48 Legacy and 9 LiteStyle) and 21 FOCO (17 Legacy and 4 LiteStyle). The expansion included strengthening our presence in Maharashtra and entering new markets in Uttar Pradesh through store openings in Gorakhpur and Varanasi.
Credit Rating Upgrade:
During the quarter, the Company’s long-term rating was upgraded to IND A+/Stable from IND A, while the short-term rating was reaffirmed at IND A1.
Outlook for FY27
We continue to maintain ongoing expansion momentum, with plans to open 25 new stores, with a strong strategic focus on scaling franchise formats, alongside company-owned stores. This is expected to take our total store count to 103 by the end of the fiscal year. We are targeting revenue of Rs. 13,500 crore, implying a growth of 25% YoY and an EBITDA margin of 7.5%.
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