Spice LoungeFood - Spice LoungeFood
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Not disclosed in available documents. The company is currently venturing into computer and related services, including outsourcing and software development.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents. The company operates from Hyderabad, Telangana, and targets clients in India and abroad.
Profitability Margins
Not disclosed in available documents. Management states that financial statements present a true and fair view, but specific margin percentages are not provided.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Not applicable as the company is a service provider in the IT and outsourcing sector. Primary operational inputs are human capital and technology infrastructure.
Import Sources
Not applicable.
Capacity Expansion
Not disclosed in available documents. The company is currently 'venturing with full capacity' into computer-related services and outsourcing.
Raw Material Costs
Not applicable. Service-related costs (employee benefits and training) are prioritized to enhance efficiency and talent retention.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Not applicable. Efficiency is measured by employee training and development to improve service delivery in outsourcing and software solutions.
Logistics & Distribution
Not applicable.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
The company plans to achieve growth by venturing into the business of computer and related services, providing outsourcing for all business processes, and developing software solutions. This strategy leverages the rising per capita income in India and the transition of the economy into the middle-income category, which drives demand for business services.
Products & Services
Outsourcing services (BPO), IT-enabled services (ITES), software development, consultancy, managed data centers, call center services (inbound/outbound), technical support, and business/financial analysis.
Brand Portfolio
Spice Lounge Food Works Limited (formerly Shalimar Agencies Limited).
New Products/Services
New ventures into managed technical centers, disaster recovery services, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software development.
Market Expansion
Targeting both Indian and international markets for outsourcing and application service provision.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The Indian financial sector is seeing sustained momentum with reforms in equity capital markets (T+2 settlement, derivatives trading). The IT industry is shifting toward managed services and automated back-office support, which the company is positioning itself to exploit through its new service segments.
Competitive Landscape
The company competes in a vibrant industry with new categories of products and services being offered to meet the needs of an emerging economy.
Competitive Moat
The company focuses on a talent-based moat by prioritizing the attraction and retention of skilled personnel through training and fair compensation, which is critical for maintaining service quality in the ITES sector.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to Indian GDP growth and per capita income levels, as these factors drive the domestic demand for business outsourcing and IT services.
Consumer Behavior
Rising consumer demand in India is providing a growth avenue for domestic firms, making the economy more robust and increasing the need for outsourced business support.
Geopolitical Risks
Global uncertainties are cited as a short-term challenge that could impact the stability of international outsourcing demand.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with the Companies Act 2013, Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970, Employees Provident Fund Act 1952, and various labor laws including Minimum Wages Act 1948.
Legal Contingencies
No instances of debarment or disqualification of directors by SEBI or the Ministry of Corporate Affairs were reported for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Short-term challenges include high inflation, rising oil prices, and increasing fiscal deficits, which could impact the cost of operations by approximately 10-15% if sustained.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Registered office and primary operations are concentrated in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on external firms of Chartered Accountants for internal audits and technology service providers for software application hosting.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company faces risks related to the rapid evolution of software development and ITES; it mitigates this through continuous training and development of its talent pool.