SHUBHLAXMI - Shubhlaxmi Jewel

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💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

The company operates in a single primary segment, Jewellery Business, which contributed 100% of revenue. Revenue from operations decreased by 19.4% YoY from INR 68.36 Cr in FY24 to INR 55.09 Cr in FY25. For H1 FY26, revenue stood at INR 22.38 Cr, a 6.7% decline compared to INR 23.98 Cr in H1 FY25.

Geographic Revenue Split

100% of revenue is derived from Gujarat, India, specifically through its showroom operations and wholesale/retail activities based in Bhavnagar.

Profitability Margins

Net Profit Margin for FY25 was 1.64% (INR 0.90 Cr PAT on INR 55.10 Cr Total Revenue). In H1 FY26, the Net Margin significantly improved to 11.75% (INR 2.63 Cr PAT on INR 22.40 Cr Total Revenue) due to lower purchase costs and inventory adjustments.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin for FY25 was 5.0% (INR 2.76 Cr). For H1 FY26, EBITDA margin rose to 18.5% (INR 4.14 Cr), reflecting a substantial YoY improvement in core operational profitability despite lower top-line growth.

Capital Expenditure

Historical CAPEX for FY25 was INR 0.06 Cr (INR 6.12 Lacs). For H1 FY26, the company spent INR 0.01 Cr (INR 1.03 Lacs) on the purchase of Property, Plant & Equipment.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

The company was assigned a CARE BB; Stable rating in 2019, which was reaffirmed and subsequently withdrawn in February 2020. Finance costs for FY25 were INR 1.24 Cr, representing 2.25% of total revenue.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Gold, Platinum, Silver, Diamonds, and Precious/Semi-precious stones. Purchase of stock-in-trade (primarily these materials) accounted for 98.1% of total revenue in FY25 (INR 54.07 Cr).

Import Sources

Sourced primarily from local markets in Gujarat and India; manufacturing is outsourced to various local artisans in Bhavnagar.

Key Suppliers

Not specifically named in the documents; however, the company relies on a network of local artisans for outsourced manufacturing.

Capacity Expansion

Current operations are centered at a single showroom in Bhavnagar. No specific MT/unit capacity is disclosed as manufacturing is outsourced, but the company recently converted 1,800,000 warrants into equity shares in November 2025 to bolster its capital base.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs (Purchase of stock-in-trade) were INR 54.07 Cr in FY25, a decrease from the previous year in line with lower sales. Procurement is market-driven, tied to global gold and precious metal prices.

Manufacturing Efficiency

The company utilizes an asset-light model by outsourcing manufacturing to local artisans, keeping fixed depreciation costs low (only 0.28% of revenue in FY25).

📈 Strategic Growth

Growth Strategy

Growth is pursued through the conversion of 1.8 million warrants into equity shares (completed Nov 2025) to increase working capital. The strategy focuses on leveraging its NSE Emerge listing to improve brand visibility and maintaining a vast inventory of trendy, BIS-hallmarked jewellery to capture retail demand.

Products & Services

Wholesale and retail of platinum, gold, and silver jewellery, including items studded with diamonds and precious/semi-precious stones.

Brand Portfolio

Shubhlaxmi Jewel Art.

Market Expansion

The company is currently focused on its primary market in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, following its 2018 listing on the NSE SME platform.

Market Share & Ranking

Not disclosed in available documents; however, the company is noted as a moderate-sized player in a highly fragmented industry.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward organized retail and hallmarked jewellery. SJAL is positioned as a listed, BIS-compliant player to benefit from this formalization, though it faces intense competition from unorganized local players.

Competitive Landscape

Highly fragmented with significant competition from both large organized retailers and numerous small unorganized local jewellers.

Competitive Moat

The moat is based on the 20-year experience of promoters Mr. Narendra Chauhan and Mr. Jitendra Chauhan and the trust associated with being a listed entity with BIS-hallmarked products. This is moderately sustainable but requires constant design innovation.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to inflation and gold price volatility; gold prices are market-driven and fluctuate based on global demand-supply dynamics.

Consumer Behavior

Demand is seasonal, peaking during festive and wedding seasons in India, with a growing preference for trendy and branded ornaments.

Geopolitical Risks

Global geopolitical tensions affecting gold supply or prices directly impact the company's raw material procurement costs.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for hallmarking and SEBI (LODR) Regulations for listed entities. The company is subject to Bhavnagar jurisdiction for legal matters.

Taxation Policy Impact

The effective tax rate for FY25 was 33.6% (INR 0.46 Cr tax on INR 1.36 Cr PBT).

Legal Contingencies

The company reported no pending litigations that would materially impact its financial position as of March 31, 2025, though the auditor noted an 'Emphasis of Matter' regarding certain financial disclosures.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Fluctuation in gold prices poses a significant risk to margins. The auditor issued a 'Qualified Opinion' for FY25 and a 'Modified Opinion' for H1 FY26, indicating potential uncertainties in financial reporting or internal controls.