RICHA - Richa Info
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue grew 48.6% YoY to INR 127.73 Cr in FY25. The newly launched IT services segment achieved a 294% growth rate, driven by a sole execution contract with Roopyaa Tradebizz Limited.
Geographic Revenue Split
100% of operations are based in India, specifically headquartered in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin stood at 4.1% (INR 5.24 Cr) in FY25. Profit Before Tax (PBT) margin was 5.6%, down from 6.5% in FY24 due to increased employee and finance costs.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin was approximately 6.3% (INR 8.06 Cr) in FY25, reflecting core profitability after accounting for a 121% increase in employee benefit expenses.
Capital Expenditure
Tangible assets decreased from INR 0.40 Cr to INR 0.16 Cr, indicating minimal recent capital expenditure in physical infrastructure.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Borrowing costs increased significantly as finance costs rose 1763% YoY to INR 0.65 Cr. CRISIL Ratings Limited acts as the monitoring agency for fund utilization.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
IT Hardware and Software Stock-in-Trade (92.5% of total revenue costs).
Capacity Expansion
Not applicable as the company operates in IT trading and services; however, authorized share capital was increased from INR 25 Cr to support higher business volumes.
Raw Material Costs
Purchase of Stock-in-Trade accounted for INR 118.21 Cr (92.5% of revenue) in FY25, compared to INR 124.65 Cr in FY24.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Not applicable for a service and trading-based business model.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
48.60%
Growth Strategy
Expansion into the high-margin IT services segment and leveraging a major contract with Roopyaa Tradebizz Limited. The company raised INR 20.71 Cr through warrant conversions in Q2 FY26 to fund working capital for these new segments.
Products & Services
IT hardware, IT staffing solutions, and IT services (including software development and maintenance).
Brand Portfolio
Richa Infosystems.
New Products/Services
IT Services segment launched in FY25, contributing significantly to the H1 FY26 revenue jump to INR 117.04 Cr.
Market Expansion
Strategic shift from pure hardware trading to integrated IT services and staffing globally.
Strategic Alliances
Sole service contract with Roopyaa Tradebizz Limited.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The Indian IT sector is evolving toward a USD 282.6 billion market by FY25, with increasing demand for digital transformation and specialized talent staffing.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with global IT staffing firms and domestic IT service providers in a highly fragmented market.
Competitive Moat
Moat is based on ISO 9001-2015 certification and established relationships in the Gujarat region, though sustainability is challenged by high client concentration.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to the Indian technology sector growth, which NASSCOM projects at 5.1% for FY25.
Consumer Behavior
Increased corporate demand for outsourced IT services and flexible staffing models post-pandemic.
Geopolitical Risks
Global political volatility and mobility restrictions are cited as key risks to the IT staffing business model.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to Companies Act 2013, SEBI LODR, and data protection laws. A governance discrepancy was noted regarding the non-accounting of sitting fees for Independent Directors.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate was approximately 25.5% (INR 1.83 Cr tax on INR 7.16 Cr PBT) in FY25.
Legal Contingencies
The company reported no major pending litigations, but a significant governance risk exists as a partner of the audit firm was also a promoter of the company's sole major client, Roopyaa Tradebizz.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Warrant conversion risk: If the share price (INR 72.20) falls below the conversion price of INR 65.25, the company may face a capital shortfall.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of revenue is concentrated in the Indian market, primarily Gujarat.
Third Party Dependencies
Critical dependency on Roopyaa Tradebizz Limited for the IT services segment revenue.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
High risk of cyber-attacks and data breaches cited as material business threats.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade payables decreased 82.6% to INR 3.61 Cr, indicating aggressive settlement of dues to maintain supplier relationships.