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P N Gadgil Jewellers reports 23.5% growth in consolidated revenue YoY, reaching Rs. 24,357.51 mn for Q3 FY25
P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 31st December 2024.
The company achieved its highest-ever revenue of Rs. 10,500 Mn+ in a single month in Oct-24 and total revenue of Rs. 24,357.51 Mn in Q3 FY25.9M FY25 Revenue, EBITDA and PAT grew YoY by 32.7%, 39.5% and 53.7% respectively. For Q3 FY25 (in Rs mn) Revenue from operations 24 357.51, EBIDTA 1297.70, EBITDA Margin (%) 5.3%, PAT 860.38, PAT margin(%) 3.5%, basic EPS 6.34.
Revenue per store stands at around Rs. 1,272 million, while net profit per store reached Rs. 32.56 million, demonstrating strong efficiency and profitability at the store level.
• Retail segment is 77% of our total sales, continues to lead the way, achieving an impressive Revenue growth of 41.8% an EBITDA margin of 6.8% and a PAT margin of 4.6%.
• The company’s E‐commerce segment experienced exceptional growth, with revenue increasing to Rs. 705 million, a 97.9% rise.
• Franchise revenue also grew to Rs. 2,264 million, with an 86.6% increase for Q3 FY 25.
• Strong Same-Store Sales Growth (SSSG) of 25.7% continues to drive sustained growth, underlining the successful performance of our existing showrooms for FY 25 YTD.
Operational Financial Highlights
• Increased Transaction Count and ATV: As customer engagement continues to rise, there has been a notable uptick in both transaction volumes and average spending per visit. The transaction count grew by 20.9%, alongside a 21.7% increase in Average Transaction Value (ATV), reaching Rs. 86K.
• Customer Footfall and Conversion Rate: A 36.2% increase in foot falls, coupled with a strong Conversion rate of 93.7%, further fuels our growth, reflecting increased Demand, customer engagement and sustained purchasing behavior at the store level.
• Festive Sales Surge: The festive season continues to contribute significantly to our performance, with Navratri sales growing by 18.0% and Diwali sales seeing a substantial increase of over 52.7%.
• Stud Ratio: A 38.7% YoY rise in stud ratio, which now stands at 7.4%.
Commenting on the performance, Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman & Managing Director, PN Gadgil Jewellers Limited, said, “Our strong Q3 FY25 performance reflects the continued trust of our customers and the strength of our retail presence. With record-high monthly revenue, robust same-store sales growth, and increasing customer engagement, we remain focused on enhancing our offerings and expanding our footprint. The successful launch of nine showrooms across nine consecutive days during Navratri underscores our commitment to growth, taking our store count to 48, with plans to reach 53 by Q4 FY25. The growth in all segments-retail, e-commerce, and franchise-reinforces our strategy and positions us well for sustained momentum in the coming quarters.”
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MDR For UPI: Credit Card Bill Payments and Jewellery Purchases Remain Free For Consumers
Consumers Are Advised That Merchant-Imposed Surcharges On Card Or UPI Payments Violate Current Payment Guidelines
Following recent industry discussions regarding the updated Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, financial experts and industry leaders have clarified that individual consumers will not incur any additional charges when paying credit card bills or purchasing high-value items like jewellery via UPI apps.
Zero Fees on Credit Card Bill Payments via UPI
Despite the implementation of the revised UPI MDR structure, consumers using UPI-enabled applications to pay their credit card bills remain entirely exempt from MDR fees.
No Cost Impact for Users: Cardholders can continue paying their bills through standard UPI QR codes or app-based transfers without losing reward points, credit float advantages, or incurring extra costs.
Understanding BBPS Fees: While standard bank-to-bank UPI transfers do not carry MDR, credit card bill payments processed through the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) may incur small convenience or processing fees set directly by participating payment platforms under their own commercial terms—not as part of the UPI MDR framework.
Framework for Jewellery Purchases and High-Value Merchants
For high-value retail transactions, including jewellery purchases, regulatory guidelines mandate that the burden of MDR falls strictly on merchants, not customers:
Consumer Exemption: Merchants and payment platforms are prohibited from passing MDR charges or platform surcharges directly onto buyers.
Capped MDR for Jewellers: Under the revised Person-to-Merchant (P2M) framework for transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, jewellers and high-value merchants absorb a capped MDR of 0.4% (up to a maximum limit of Rs 300 per transaction for purchases of Rs 75,000 and above).
Payment Transparency: While jewellers absorb nominal fees for bank-linked UPI transactions, standard credit card fees continue to apply to credit card swipes and RuPay-credit card UPI transactions.
Consumers are advised that merchant-imposed surcharges on card or UPI payments violate current payment guidelines.
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