Khadim India targets FY27 recovery after FY26 revenue decline
Khadim India Limited reported a 12% decline in FY26 revenue to INR367.1 crores amidst muted demand, with PAT at INR3.1 crores. Q4 revenue stood at INR83.6 crores. The company completed a demerger into KSR Footwear Limited and targets INR400 crores revenue and a 14% EBITDA margin in FY27, driven by premiumization and inventory correction.
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Khadim India Limited reported a 12% decline in revenue from operations to INR367.1 crores for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to INR418 crores in the previous year. The company faced a challenging operating environment marked by muted consumer demand and pressure on discretionary spending, particularly in the mass and value segments. Despite the revenue contraction, the company maintained a gross margin of 48.9% for the year, with profit after tax standing at INR3.1 crores.
Financial Performance
For the fourth quarter of FY26, revenue from operations stood at INR83.6 crores, down from INR93.8 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Gross profit for the quarter was INR43.1 crores, translating to a gross margin of 51.5%. EBITDA for the quarter was INR11.9 crores with a margin of 14.3%, while profit after tax was INR0.77 crores.
| Metric | Q4 FY26 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (INR crores) | 83.6 | 367.1 |
| Gross Margin (%) | 51.5 | 48.9 |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 14.3 | 13.4 |
| PAT Margin (%) | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Operational Highlights
The company's retail footprint comprised 851 stores as of March 31, 2026, including 189 company-owned outlets and 662 franchise-operated outlets across 23 states and 4 union territories. Management noted that the TFM portfolio delivered strong year-on-year growth of 46%, while British Walkers grew by 6%. During the year, Khadim India completed the demerger of its distribution business and manufacturing segment into KSR Footwear Limited to sharpen operational focus.
Strategic Outlook and Guidance
Looking ahead to FY27, management provided guidance targeting a revenue of INR400 crores and an EBITDA margin of 14%. The company anticipates a 50-basis point improvement in gross margins, driven by premiumization and a reduction in discounting. Key priorities include strengthening the core portfolio, driving premiumization, and maintaining financial discipline. The company remains cautiously optimistic about a gradual recovery supported by improving consumption trends.
Historical Stock Returns for Khadim
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -0.11% | +10.59% | -2.80% | -34.70% | -59.40% | -32.11% |
What specific indicators or market trends support management's forecast of a gradual recovery in consumer discretionary spending?
How will the demerger of the distribution and manufacturing segments into KSR Footwear Limited impact Khadim India's cost structure and agility?
What strategies will be employed to drive the targeted 50-basis point improvement in gross margins amidst ongoing pressure on mass segment demand?
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