National News
THE GEMS BEHIND OUR JEWELS
Gold is an integral part of our lives, more so in the lives of women. Considered auspicious, gold is part of every celebration – be it festivals or personal milestones. According to the World Gold Council, Indian women collectively own around 24,000 tons of gold, which accounts for about 11% of the world’s total gold reserves in jewellery form. It is only right to say India is the global leader in household gold ownership. The Oxford Gold Group’s report states that the Indian households have more gold than the combined reserves of the United States, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Switzerland and Germany.
Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers has been serving the Indian community with authentic and aesthetically appealing gold jewels for 125 years, now. VBJ has been a benchmark for purity and trust for decades. Our remarkable growth story and undying patronage since the 1900 has been possible because of our quality, design and innovation in the jewellery space. Every piece of jewellery from VBJ is intricately crafted to bring out its true emotion with the purest of materials and finest craftsmanship. This has been possible because of the talented and focussed professionals of the VBJ team.
While VBJ is beyond gender classification among its team members, with women’s day round the corner, it is only right to celebrate and congratulate the women who have been instrumental for VBJ’s phenomenal growth.
We have a total of 254 women employees at VBJ – 233 in the retail and 21 in the creative centre. While it is our principle to value every employee, we are extremely proud of three women employees specifically who have spent decades with VBJ. Padmasri M has been with us for 42.08 years, Vanitha for 42.02 years and Latha S for 34.1 years. At this age and time, it is truly remarkable.
As of now, we have 8 women designers and all of them have been trained at National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). In the earlier years, there have been several prominent women leaders who have made significant contributions to the brand, showcasing remarkable leadership and management skills in their respective roles like Vanitha, Latha, Revathi and Radha.
Vanitha handled the Anna Salai Silver branch, where she demonstrated her exceptional ability in managing both operational and customer service aspects of the business. As the order manager, Latha played a crucial role in streamlining the order management process. Revathi was responsible for overseeing the Anna Nagar branch, a position that required strong leadership and managerial expertise. Serving as the Billing Manager, Radha was pivotal in managing the financial transactions and ensuring smooth billing operations.
Specialised training programmes and growth
VBJ offers specialized training programs designed to enhance the technical and soft skills of their women professionals. The training focusses on leadership development, communication skills, technical training, and project management to ensure they are equipped to handle all departments of VBJ.
Women have equal access to all training programmes and career advancement opportunities. Our unbiased recruitment and promotion policies, focussing on merit and skills, are bringing more women to the team.
Woman power at VBJ
We have made considerable strides in increasing the female representation to reflect our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. In 2022, there was 130 women out of 584 employees, which increased to 166 (out of 748) the following year. This number escalated to 200 (out of 767) in 2024 and now it stands at 254 out of the total 847 employees. This has been possible because of focussed efforts to improve gender diversity, targeted recruitment initiatives, mentorship programmes, implementation of policies promoting work-life balance and inclusive development for women.
In line with the theme of International Women’s Day 2025 – Accelerate Action – VBJ is working towards the continued upward trend in women participation and growth. We are strongly committed to fostering an environment where women feel valued and empowered in their roles at VBJ. At the helm, 5th generation women entrepreneurs from the VBJ family having started pouring in their creativity and fresh thoughts.
The Future of Women in Jewellery
The presence of women in the jewellery industry is not just growing—it is shaping its very foundation. Brands that actively foster gender inclusivity witness not only stronger business performance but also richer, more meaningful creations that resonate with a diverse audience. As we look ahead, the contributions of women in jewellery will continue to accelerate change – whether as designers reimagining aesthetics, artisans preserving age-old techniques, retail professionals enhancing customer experiences, or leaders driving sustainable business practices, their role is indispensable. On this International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the true gems behind the jewels—the women who craft not just ornaments, but legacies that shine beyond brilliance.
National News
SENCO GOLD Delivers Highest-Ever FY 26 Topline Of Rs 8,430 Cr, and PAT OF Rs 574 Cr, Q4 Revenue Grew 1.4x and PAT 2.5x
Wedding Season Demand, Old Gold Exchange, Hyper-Local Strategy, and Optimization Of Stocks Drives Record Profitable Growth
Senco Gold Limited, India’s one of the most trusted jewellery brand with an 88+ year legacy, today announced its consolidated results for the quarter and year ended 31st March 2026.
Highlights:
- FY26 Performance- Accelerated double-digit growth in terms of Revenue growth 1.3x (Rs 6,328 Cr to Rs 8,430 Cr), EBITDA 2.6x growth (Rs 368 Cr to Rs 969 Cr) and PAT 3.6x growth (Rs 159 Cr to Rs 574 Cr). EBITDA Margin was high at 11.5%, driven by gains due to the rise in gold, silver and platinum prices, as well as improved product mix, diamond sales growth and focusing on lightweight jewellery.
- Robust Revenue Growth: Senco surpassed its stated FY26 guidance of 25%+ growth, delivering 33% YoY growth, reflecting a loyal customer base and brand positioning. Non-East revenue crossed the Rs 1,600 Cr mark, underscoring our expanding national footprint and success in new geographies.
- Same-Showroom Sales Growth (SSSG):Q4 SSSG at ~35% and FY26 SSSG at ~24% (~70% of total growth of 33%), indicating strong performance of existing showrooms, building up to surpass the season.
- Q4 Performance YoY- Promising wedding season led growth- Revenue growth 1.4x (Rs 1,378 Cr to Rs 1,997 Cr), EBITDA 2.2x growth (Rs 127 Cr to Rs 274 Cr) and PAT 2.5x growth (Rs 62 Cr to Rs 157 Cr). EBITDA Margin was high at 13.7%, driven by gains due to the gold, silver and platinum price rise. Achieved the highest-ever Q4 retail sales of Rs 1,731 Cr with a growth of 35% YoY. Growth was driven by a well-distributed wedding season spanning the full quarter, strong gifting demand on Valentine’s Day, and continued leveraging of Old Gold Exchange programme, which contributed ~ 50% to Q4 revenue, enabling customers to upgrade jewellery despite elevated gold prices.
Business Highlights:
- Showroom network expands to 201 showrooms (COCO- 102, FRN- 85, Sennes- 12 and Dubai- 2). We launched 26 showrooms (COCO- 6, FRN- 14 and Sennes- 6) in FY26. In Q4 FY26, we launched 7 new showrooms (Franchisee- 2, Company owned- 1 and Sennes- 4).
- Average gold prices surged by 79% YoY and 20% QoQ, peaking at a historic high of Rs 1,69,403/10gm, impacting volume growth. This exceptional price rise led to a normalized ~6% YoY reduction in gold volumes in FY26. Silver volumes surged by ~35% YoY in FY26 as consumers prioritised long-term value. Similarly, diamond volumes also grew ~9% YoY in FY26, clearly indicating demand for natural diamonds as a first choice.
- ATV rose 30% YoY to Rs 95,100, while ASP rose 29% YoY to Rs 62,200.
- Credit Rating Upgrade: CareEdge upgraded our credit rating to CARE A+; Stable (Long Term) / CARE A1 (Short Term), a one-notch upgrade from the previous ICRA rating of [ICRA]A (Stable) (Long Term)/ [ICRA]A2+ (Short Term) rating, validating consistent improvement in our business and financial performance.
Suvankar Sen, MD & CEO, Senco Gold Limited said:

“We are pleased to report a strong Q4, crossing Rs 1,997 Cr revenue, Rs 274 Cr EBITDA and Rs 157 Cr PAT for Q4 FY26, and closing FY26 with record sales of Rs 8,430 Cr at ~33% YoY growth, a significant acceleration over last year. This performance reflects the faith and trust of our customers.”
Suvankar Sen highlighted key points:
From a macro standpoint, Q4 FY26 saw extraordinary gold price volatility, international prices surged to a peak of USD 5,595/Oz before retracting to USD 4,500/Oz amid global uncertainty, with domestic average prices at ₹1,51,783/10gm, up 79% YoY and 20% QoQ. We have maintained around 40-50% hedging to manage price volatility risk and liquidity risk in uncertain markets.
Despite this, consumer demand remained resilient in value, driven by a well-distributed wedding season spanning the full quarter. There has been a gradual shift towards lightweight jewellery or lower caratage. During the year, we entered new geographies in Rajasthan, Central Maharashtra, Western UP, etc, indicating huge Pan- India potential, along with a focus on Bengal and East India, which is engine for the future growth.
We also delivered a strong FY26 performance despite elevated gold prices, supported by growing demand for lightweight and affordable jewellery. Our expanding 9K/14K portfolio attracted younger and modern consumers, driving wider accessibility and fashion-led purchases. We remain focused on innovation, affordability and expanding organized jewellery consumption across India. We are pleased to propose a final dividend of 20% in addition to the earlier interim dividend of 15%.
Old Gold Exchange contributed ~50% to total revenue in Q4 and ~44% in FY26- this trend is likely to gain high momentum in FY27 due to custom duty increase and the recent appeal by the Honourable Prime Minister. Incidentally, this also reflects the jewellery industry’s commitment to ESG and Gold recycling. We also achieved 9% diamond volume growth and 32% value growth.
We remain optimistic about FY27, driven by tailwinds of showroom network, brand popularity and growing customer base, while fully cognizant of global uncertainties, regulatory developments and elevated gold prices. We plan to launch ~18-20 new showrooms, elevate the roll-out of franchise showrooms, enhance the performance of lightweight jewellery, implement strict cost and stock optimization, focusing on team building, and we expect ~20% revenue growth and maintain our EBITDA guidance of 7.5- 7.8%, ensuring best efforts towards Return on Capital, profitability and franchise growth business.”
Elaborating on the Consolidated Financial performance, Mr. Sanjay Banka (Group CFO & Head IR) commented:
“For Q4 FY26, we achieved revenue growth of ~45% YoY to Rs 1,997 Cr, EBITDA growth of 116% YoY to Rs 274 Cr (13.7%) and PAT growth of 151% YoY to Rs 157 Cr (7.9%). Gross Margin and EBITDA for the quarter were higher than our guidance of a 7.5-7.8% range due to gains on account of gold and silver price rise.
For FY26- We achieved the highest ever topline of Rs 8,430 Cr with 33% YoY growth and 24% CAGR over the last 5 years. The growth was secular across own and franchise channels, with 28% and 34%, respectively. Export, e-commerce, and corporate sales contributed about 6% of total sales, while coin/ bullion sales were very marginal at 6%.
For FY26, we achieved EBITDA growth of 164% YoY to Rs 969 Cr (11.5%) and PAT growth of 261% YoY to Rs 574 Cr (6.8%). On the working capital front, total inventory increased 61% YoY to Rs 5,296 Cr, which is primarily due to a rise in gold prices, inventory for 7 new showrooms launched, as well as an increase in inventory value at existing stores. Our Gross Margin continues to be among the best in the industry, driven by our focus on the launch of 100 designs per day, and over 75% handmade jewellery. We achieved an EBITDA margin of 11.5% for FY26, which includes a sustainable margin of 7.5-7.7% and a balance on account of gains due to gold, silver and platinum price rise, as well as improvement in product mix and making charge on the elevated prices. It is important to note that Inventory Days have increased to 186 days due to the above reason, as well as readiness for Akshay Tritya FY27, where we achieved 67% YoY growth.
The stellar performance for FY26 has led to impressive improvement in ROE and RoCE to 25.7% and 22.5%, respectively. The debt profile has also improved in terms of the Interest Coverage Ratio at 4.3, improving our credit profile significantly. Operating profit before working capital changes increased 2.7x to Rs 1028 Cr.
We are confidently marching toward FY27 targets of 20%+ value growth while targeting EBITDA margins in the range of 7.5%–7.8%. Subject to global uncertainties and market dynamics, we expect to improve our blended borrowing cost, maintain a strong vigilance on our capital allocation, improve inventory days, performance of subsidiaries and performance of showrooms in new geographies to deliver a minimum sustainable PAT of 4-4.5%.”
About Senco Gold & Diamonds:
Senco Gold & Diamonds is a leading pan-India jewellery retailer with an 87+ year legacy and the Market Leader in Eastern India. As of March 2026, its showroom network includes 201 showrooms (189 Senco Gold & Diamonds showrooms and 12 Sennes showrooms) across India and Dubai, operated through both company- owned and franchisee models. The company offers a vast, design-led portfolio of gold (over 2,18,000 designs) and diamond (over 1,22,000 designs) jewellery, developed in-house with local artisans. Senco is a multi-award- winning brand, recognized for customer trust, luxury status, and as a great place to work.
For Details, Please Contact:
Abhishek Banerjee-9831653254 | corpcomm@sencogold.co.in Corporate Communications, Senco Gold Ltd
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