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PC Jeweller Swings to Profit in Q4 FY25, Posts ₹578 Cr Annual Net Gain Amid Turnaround
Jewellery retailer PC Jeweller has reported a strong financial turnaround, posting a consolidated net profit of ₹94.78 crore for the fourth quarter of FY25, marking a sharp recovery from a loss of ₹121.64 crore in the same period last year. The rebound was fueled by a significant surge in sales, with total income jumping to ₹699.02 crore, compared to just ₹48.49 crore year-on-year.
For the full fiscal year 2025, the company delivered a consolidated net profit of ₹577.70 crore, reversing a net loss of ₹629.36 crore recorded in FY24, according to the Press Trust of India. PC Jeweller described FY25 as a “turnaround year,” attributing the success to strong fundraising efforts and improved financial performance.


As per a regulatory filing, the company raised ₹2,702.11 crore through a preferential issue of fully convertible warrants, achieving a 99.89% subscription rate. In addition, PC Jeweller executed a Settlement Agreement with its consortium of banks, fulfilling all related financial obligations on time.
The company also made significant progress in deleveraging, cutting its outstanding bank debts by approximately 50% during the year. It expressed confidence in becoming debt-free by the end of FY26. As of March 31, 2025, PC Jeweller operated 49 company-owned stores and three franchise outlets across the country.
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Gold & Precious Metals – A future outlook
The session saw a power packed panel of experts that comprisedSurendra Mehta, National Secretary- IBJA,Ranjith Singh,Head of Business Development, IIBX, Shweta Dhanak, Director – Vijay Exports,S Thirupathi Rajan, MD Goldsmith Academy, Shivanshu Mehta, SVP & Head Bullion-MCX.The session was moderated by Chirag Seth, Principal Consultant, Metals Focus.
Some salient points made by the panelists:
- Gold prices are not linked to consumer demand. They are linked to central bank buying and ETFs
- Till the banking system doesn’t collapse, gold price will continue to rise


- Jewellers were advised to use a mix of futures and options for risk mitigation


- Given the current situation manufacturers selling on credit or unfavorable deals could be fatal flaw for business.
- Precious metals forecast: Surendra Mehta said he sees gold in 2026 in $4900-5100 range and silver in $90-105.Looking further he said by 2030-2035 gold could touch $18000- 20000 and silver could reach $500. Chirag Seth predicted silver touching $105 this year and gold moving in the $ 5200- $ 5500.
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