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Q1 FY27 earnings callRedtape Limited
RedTape prioritized protecting brand value and margins over chasing e-commerce volume, leading to a mixed quarter with resilient standalone retail growth and record Q1 profit.
Numbers
| Metric | This quarter | Change | Five-quarter trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone Revenue | INR480 crores | 3.7% | |
| Gross Margin | 47.5% | — | |
| EBITDA Margin | 20.4% | — | |
| PAT | INR47 crores | 19.4% |
Financials
| Quarter | Revenue | Net profit (PAT) | Basic EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY25 | ₹664.57 Cr+7.6% YoY+59.8% QoQ | ₹73.07 Cr+20.1% YoY+191.5% QoQ | ₹5.29+20.2% YoY+192.3% QoQ |
| Q2 FY25 | ₹415.80 Cr+28.1% YoY-5.9% QoQ | ₹25.07 Cr-9.6% YoY-18.2% QoQ | ₹1.81-10% YoY-18.5% QoQ |
| Q1 FY25 | ₹441.89 Cr— YoY-12.8% QoQ | ₹30.64 Cr— YoY-25.2% QoQ | ₹2.22— YoY-25% QoQ |
| Q4 FY24 | ₹506.86 Cr— YoY-17.9% QoQ | ₹40.96 Cr— YoY-32.7% QoQ | ₹2.96— YoY-32.7% QoQ |
| Q3 FY24 | ₹617.57 Cr— YoY+90.2% QoQ | ₹60.82 Cr— YoY+119.3% QoQ | ₹4.40— YoY+118.9% QoQ |
TL;DR
- Standalone revenue grew 3.7% year-on-year to INR480 crores despite an uneven demand environment.
- Profit after tax grew 19.4% to INR47 crores, the highest ever Q1 profit.
- E-commerce revenue declined as the company avoided excessive marketplace discounting to protect margins and brand integrity.
- Gross margin improved to 47.5% and EBITDA margin was 20.4% through operational efficiencies and retail strength.
- 33 new stores were opened in Q1, with an aspiration to open 150+ stores in FY27.
- The company acquired rights to the Sprandi brand for India and neighboring markets, with a planned launch by end-September.
Said on the call
“We chose to protect consumer value and manage the cost environment through sharper execution across sourcing, supply chain and retail operations without taking price increases.”
From the Q&A
| Topic | What management said |
|---|---|
| E-commerce Strategy & Discounting | Analysts questioned the deliberate reduction in e-commerce revenue (down from 30% to 22% of revenue) due to avoiding deeper discounting. Management stated it was a conscious choice to protect brand integrity and margins, not a structural weakness, and they aim for e-commerce to return to 30% of turnover. |
| Store Expansion & Ramp-up | Management confirmed opening 33 stores in Q1 and an aspiration to open 150+ stores in FY27. New stores can be ramped up within 45-75 days depending on size. |
| Margin Outlook & Inflation | When asked about maintaining ~20% margins, management said they 'hope to' and focus on operational efficiencies rather than price hikes to offset cost pressures like wage increases. |
| Sprandi Brand Launch | The newly acquired Sprandi brand will be launched by end-September in the sportswear category, initially with shoes followed by apparel, positioned as a mid-priced brand. |
| Inventory & Other Income | Inventory days are at 173, with a target to reduce to 150. Other income fell sharply (~INR8-9 crores vs. ~INR28 crores YoY) due to lower rebates from e-commerce platforms. |
| Revenue Mix & Growth | The revenue mix is 56% footwear, 39% apparel, and 5% accessories. Management hopes to continue the historical growth trajectory for FY27 but did not give specific quantitative guidance. |
Guidance
- Aspiration to open 150+ stores in FY27.
- Aim for e-commerce channel contribution to return to around 30% of revenue.
- Target to reduce inventory days to 150.
- Hope to continue the same growth story shown over the last 3-4 years.
- Intent to keep EBITDA margins stable at around current levels (~20%).
Source
Summary written from the transcript filed by Redtape Limited for the call held on 11 Aug 2026; published 18 Aug 2026, 21:05 IST.