KDDL Limited (KDDL)
₹3,824.60 +1.47% last close, 16 Oct
Latest quarterly results (Q1 FY27)
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, KDDL's revenue was ₹634 Cr (+36.3% year on year, +10.2% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹44.8 Cr (+49.2% year on year); the operating margin was 15.0%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹634 | +36.3% | +10.2% |
| Operating profit | ₹95.2 | +40.0% | +12.0% |
| Net profit | ₹44.8 | +49.2% | +27.9% |
| EPS (₹) | 23.87 | +43.7% | +16.0% |
| Operating margin | 15.0% | — | — |
KDDL delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 47.0% of the KDDL shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 51.73%. That is close to its usual level.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 50.6% · 57.5% · 53.1% · 57.8% · 47.0%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
KDDL Limited submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the period ended September 30, 2026. The certificate from Registrar and Share Transfer Agent Mas Services Limited confirms that dematerialization requests received between July 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026, were processed within the prescribed 15-day limit. The security certificates were mutilated, cancelled, and the registers updated as per regulatory standards. This is a standard administrative filing with no financial impact.
- Compliance certificate covers the period from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- RTA confirmed securities were accepted or rejected within the 15-day mandated timeframe
- Security certificates received for dematerialization were duly mutilated and cancelled within 15 days
- Shareholder register was updated with depository details within the 15-day limit
KDDL Limited has submitted the scrutinizer report for its 46th Annual General Meeting held on September 15, 2026, confirming that all resolutions were approved by shareholders with the requisite majority. Shareholders confirmed the previously paid interim dividend of Rs 15 per share (150%) and declared a final dividend of Rs 8 per share (80%) for FY25-26, bringing total dividend payout to Rs 23 per share on face value Rs 10. Key special resolutions including executive incentive payouts to CMD Yashovardhan Saboo and WTD cum CFO Sanjeev Kumar Masown were also passed, alongside authorization for unsecured fixed deposit borrowings.
- Declared final dividend of Rs 8 per equity share (80% of Rs 10 face value) for FY25-26
- Confirmed interim dividend of Rs 15 per equity share (150%) already paid during FY25-26
- Approved incentive payout for Chairman & Managing Director Yashovardhan Saboo and WTD/CFO Sanjeev Kumar Masown
- Shareholders authorized borrowing via unsecured fixed deposits
KDDL Limited conducted its 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 15, 2026, via Video Conferencing. The meeting considered the FY26 financial statements, Board report, and auditor reports, concluding in 16 minutes after shareholder Q&A. Remote e-voting concluded on September 14, 2026, and the combined voting results scrutinised by PCS Ajay Kumar Arora are expected within two working days.
- 46th AGM conducted on September 15, 2026, from 15:00 to 15:16 IST
- Remote e-voting window was active from September 11, 2026 (09:00 IST) to September 14, 2026 (17:00 IST)
- Voting outcome and scrutinizer report to be declared within 2 working days
- Annual audited accounts for FY26 were presented to shareholders
KDDL Limited has published its Annual Report and Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26. The company confirmed a recommended final dividend of ₹8 per equity share for FY26. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been scheduled for 15th September, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST via video conferencing. The disclosure also noted board cessations including Hanspeter Pieth and Nagarajan Subramanian during mid-2026.
- Final dividend of ₹8 per equity share recommended for FY 2025-26.
- Annual General Meeting convened for 15th September, 2026 at 3:00 PM via Video Conferencing.
- Director Hanspeter Pieth ceased to be Director w.e.f. 22nd June, 2026; Independent Director Nagarajan Subramanian ceased w.e.f. 27th July, 2026.
KDDL Limited has published its Annual Report for FY2025-26 and scheduled its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 15, 2026, via video conferencing. The company confirmed a recommended final dividend of ₹8 per equity share. The filing also documents the director cessations of Mr. Hanspeter Pieth (w.e.f. June 22, 2026) and Mr. Nagarajan Subramanian (w.e.f. July 27, 2026).
- Recommended final dividend of ₹8 per equity share for FY2025-26
- AGM scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 03:00 PM IST via VC/OAVM
- Director cessations noted: Mr. Hanspeter Pieth (effective June 22, 2026) and Mr. Nagarajan Subramanian (effective July 27, 2026)
KDDL Limited has published its Annual Report for FY 2025-26 and scheduled its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 15, 2026, via video conferencing. The company confirmed a recommended final dividend of Rs. 8 per equity share. The report also highlights recent board changes, including the cessation of directorships of Hanspeter Pieth (effective June 22, 2026) and Nagarajan Subramanian (effective July 27, 2026).
- Annual General Meeting scheduled for 15th September, 2026 at 03:00 p.m. IST via Video Conferencing
- Final dividend of Rs. 8 per Equity Share recommended for FY 2025-26
- Notified cessation of non-executive director Hanspeter Pieth effective 22nd June, 2026
- Notified cessation of independent director Nagarajan Subramanian effective 27th July, 2026
KDDL Limited has fixed Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as the Record Date to determine shareholder eligibility for its final dividend for FY26. The dividend payout remains subject to shareholder approval at the company's upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). KDDL reported FY26 net profit of ₹136.29 crore on revenue of ₹2,153.72 crore. The specific dividend amount per share was not disclosed in this intimation.
- Record Date fixed as Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Final dividend eligibility pertains to the financial year ended March 31, 2026
- Dividend payment remains subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming AGM
- Announcement filed under Regulation 42 of SEBI Listing Regulations
KDDL Limited has fixed Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for receiving the final dividend for FY26. The final dividend payout remains subject to shareholder approval at the company's forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). In FY26, KDDL reported annual revenues of Rs 2,153.72 crore with a net profit of Rs 136.29 crore.
- Record date fixed as Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Applies to the final dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026
- Dividend entitlement is subject to approval at the forthcoming AGM
KDDL Limited has issued the notice for its 46th Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026 via video conferencing. The agenda includes confirmation of the interim dividend of Rs 15 per share and declaration of a final dividend of Rs 8 per share (record date September 8, 2026), absorbing a combined payout of Rs 28.29 crore for FY26. Shareholders will also vote on special resolutions including one-time incentive payouts to the CMD (Rs 61.71 lakh) and CFO (Rs 49.04 lakh), alongside enabling approval for unsecured fixed deposits from shareholders.
- 46th Annual General Meeting convened for September 15, 2026 via VC/OAVM.
- Final dividend of Rs 8 per share (80% of FV Rs 10) recommended with Record Date set as September 8, 2026, absorbing Rs 9.84 crore.
- Confirmation of interim dividend of Rs 15 per share (Rs 18.45 crore outgo), making total FY26 dividend Rs 23 per share.
- Seeking approval for one-time incentive payout of Rs 61.71 lakh to CMD Yashovardhan Saboo and Rs 49.04 lakh to WTD & CFO Sanjeev Kumar Masown.
- Resolution proposed to authorize borrowing via unsecured fixed deposits from shareholders under Section 73.
KDDL reported a robust Q1 FY27 with consolidated revenue growing 36.3% YoY to ‡633.8 Cr. Profitability outpaced revenue growth as consolidated PAT surged 50.7% YoY to ‡44.7 Cr, supported by a 34.8% increase in EBITDA. The standalone manufacturing business showed strong operational leverage with EBITDA margins expanding to 23.2% from 22.1% YoY. Management has provided a high-growth outlook for its Precision Engineering (Eigen) and Bracelet segments, targeting 20-25% CAGR over the next 5-7 years.
- Consolidated Revenue from operations increased 36.3% YoY to ‡633.8 Cr in Q1 FY27
- Consolidated PAT grew 50.7% YoY to ‡44.7 Cr, with EPS rising to ‡25.0 from ‡16.6
- Standalone EBITDA margins improved by 110 bps YoY to 23.2% on the back of higher high-value unit sales
- Precision Engineering (Eigen) segment targeted for 20-25% CAGR over the next 5-7 years focusing on US and European markets
- New bracelet manufacturing unit at Dobbaspet is projected to grow at 20-25% CAGR over the medium term
KDDL Limited reported a strong start to FY27 with standalone revenue from operations growing 39.8% YoY to ₹153.89 Cr. Standalone Net Profit saw a significant jump of 63.9% YoY, reaching ₹19.51 Cr compared to ₹11.90 Cr in Q1 FY26. The precision and watch components segment remains the primary driver, contributing ₹147.37 Cr to standalone revenue. Additionally, the company highlighted that its subsidiary Ethos Limited increased its stake in Ethos Lifestyle to 77.42% following a ₹20.26 Cr acquisition in April 2026.
- Standalone Revenue from operations increased to ₹153.89 Cr from ₹110.10 Cr in the year-ago quarter.
- Standalone Net Profit grew 63.9% YoY to ₹19.51 Cr, with Basic EPS rising to ₹15.86 from ₹9.68.
- Precision and watch components segment revenue stood at ₹147.37 Cr, representing 95.7% of standalone revenue.
- Ethos Limited acquired 1,89,480 equity shares of Ethos Lifestyle for ₹20.26 Cr on April 30, 2026.
- Unutilised proceeds from the Ethos Rights Issue stood at ₹300.12 Cr as of June 30, 2026, currently held in bank deposits.
KDDL Limited has scheduled physical group meetings with institutional investors and analysts in Mumbai on August 6, 2026, starting at 02:30 PM. The company has clarified that discussions will be based strictly on publicly available information with no disclosure of price-sensitive data. This interaction comes as the company manages a TTM revenue of Rs 2,154 Cr and a market capitalization of Rs 6,858 Cr. Investors should note that such meetings are standard practice for maintaining institutional relations.
- Group meetings scheduled for August 6, 2026, in Mumbai starting from 02:30 PM
- Company reported TTM revenue of Rs 2,154 Cr and TTM PAT of Rs 136 Cr
- Retail subsidiary Ethos currently operates 73 stores across 26 cities
- Promoter holding remains stable at 50.44% as of March 2026
KDDL Limited has announced that Mr. Nagarajan Subramanian (DIN: 02406548) ceased to be an Independent Director effective July 28, 2026. This change is due to the completion of his scheduled term on July 27, 2026. As a routine board transition, it does not impact the company's operational strategy or financial health. The company continues to operate with a TTM revenue of ₹2,154 Cr and a market capitalization of ₹5,968 Cr.
- Mr. Nagarajan Subramanian ceased to be an Independent Director effective July 28, 2026
- The director completed his scheduled term on July 27, 2026
- The company reported TTM revenue of ₹2,154 Cr as of the latest financial context
- KDDL maintains a healthy ROCE of 22.0% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37
KDDL Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by Mas Services Limited, confirms that all share dematerialization requests received between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, were processed within the mandated 15-day window. This is a standard administrative filing required for all listed companies to ensure the integrity of shareholding records. There is no impact on the company's financial performance or its TTM revenue of ₹2,154 Cr.
- Compliance period covers the quarter from 01/04/2026 to 30/06/2026
- Dematerialization requests were confirmed (accepted/rejected) within 15 days of receipt
- Security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after due verification within the 15-day limit
KDDL Limited has announced the mandatory closure of its trading window effective July 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. This closure is in anticipation of the declaration of the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The restriction applies to all designated persons and will be lifted 48 hours after the results are made public. This is a standard procedural filing and does not impact the company's fundamental business operations.
- Trading window closure begins on July 1, 2026.
- Closure pertains to the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- The window will reopen 48 hours after the official declaration of the results.
- The date for the Board Meeting to consider these results will be announced separately.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue grew 24% to INR 1,391.0 Cr in FY2024 from INR 1,119.5 Cr in FY2023. The manufacturing division witnessed ~12% growth in FY2024. Standalone income for Q2 FY2026 grew 30% YoY to INR 126.8 Cr, while H1 FY2026 revenue reached INR 241.6 Cr, up 32.5% YoY.
Geographic Revenue Split
Exports contribute 66% of KDDL's revenue, primarily driven by the watch components segment supplying to global Swiss watch manufacturers. Domestic revenue is largely driven by the Ethos retail network across 26 Indian cities.
Profitability Margins
Consolidated Net Profit Margin improved to 9.9% in FY2024 from 6.9% in FY2023. However, in FY2025, consolidated Net Profit Margin moderated to 8.6% due to demand headwinds in the Swiss watch segment and initial costs for new store launches.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated Operating Margin (EBITDA) rose to 17.8% in FY2024 from 15.0% in FY2023. In FY2025, the margin moderated to 15.8%. Standalone EBITDA for Q2 FY2026 stood at INR 28.9 Cr, representing an 11% YoY growth.
Capital Expenditure
Gross fixed assets increased to INR 322.3 Cr in FY2025 from INR 276.4 Cr in FY2024. Tangible fixed assets rose by 16.9% to INR 266.0 Cr. A major shift occurred as capital work in progress decreased from INR 34.33 Cr to INR 12.32 Cr following the capitalization of the new bracelet manufacturing unit.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The average cost of debt decreased to 9.56% in FY2025 from 10.93% in FY2024. Interest cost as a percentage of Gross Operating Revenue was reduced from 1.6% to 0.7% due to higher operational profitability and strategic use of cost-effective export financing.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Not specifically disclosed by name in the provided documents, but the business requires high-precision materials for watch components and precision engineering stampings.
Capacity Expansion
The company recently capitalized a new bracelet manufacturing unit. The retail subsidiary, Ethos, expanded its footprint to 73 stores across 26 cities in FY2025 to capture growing luxury demand.
Raw Material Costs
Not disclosed as a specific percentage of revenue, but manufacturing margins are noted to be susceptible to global demand volatility and high-value unit mix changes.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Manufacturing efficiency is driven by a mix of high and low-value units. The company is diversifying into precision engineering (stampings) to improve capacity utilization across non-watch segments.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
20-25%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through a three-pronged strategy: expanding the watch component product line (including the new bracelet unit), scaling the Precision Engineering (Eigen) business into new geographies, and aggressive retail expansion of Ethos Limited through new brand partnerships and omnichannel capabilities.
Products & Services
Watch components (hands, dials, bracelets), precision engineering stampings, luxury watches sold through retail, and Favre-Leuba branded watches.
Brand Portfolio
Ethos, Favre-Leuba, Eigen, Mahen Distribution.
New Products/Services
New product lines in watch components and expansion of the luxury and high-luxury portfolio through 73 retail stores.
Market Expansion
Expansion of the precision engineering segment into new global markets and increasing the domestic retail footprint to more cities beyond the current 26.
Market Share & Ranking
Not disclosed as a specific percentage, but described as having a healthy market position in the luxury retail segment.
Strategic Alliances
Strategic brand partnerships for luxury watch distribution through Ethos Limited.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The luxury watch industry is seeing a shift toward omnichannel retail and premiumization. While the overall demand for watches has faced headwinds, the high-luxury segment remains a focus for long-term growth.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with global component manufacturers and other luxury watch retailers in the fragmented Indian market.
Competitive Moat
Durable advantages include established relationships with Swiss watchmakers, a dominant luxury retail network (Ethos) with 73 stores, and specialized precision engineering capabilities that are difficult to replicate.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global luxury consumer spending and GDP fluctuations, which dictate the demand for Swiss watches and high-end retail.
Consumer Behavior
Shifting toward luxury and high-luxury portfolios, requiring KDDL to maintain high inventory levels and premium store experiences.
Geopolitical Risks
Vulnerable to trade barriers and economic volatility in key consuming regions for Swiss watches, such as Europe and Asia.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Complies with SEBI Listing Regulations and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for internal controls. The company also enforces strict prohibitions against child labor in its workforce and vendor chain.
Environmental Compliance
The company implements industry standards in infrastructure design and maintains safety protocols across all operations to mitigate environmental and disaster-related risks.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Demand headwinds in the watch components segment are expected to persist for 1-2 quarters, potentially impacting short-term manufacturing revenue by over 10%.
Geographic Concentration Risk
66% of revenue is concentrated in export markets, making the company highly dependent on the economic health of Switzerland and global luxury hubs.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependent on global Swiss watch brands for manufacturing orders and retail partnerships.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is addressing technology risks by investing in precision engineering and digital omnichannel retail capabilities.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables management has improved with debtor days falling to 73.99, indicating healthy counterparty credit quality.