LGHL - Laxmi Goldorna
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Laxmi Goldorna House Limited (LGHL) reported a standalone net profit of ₹3.10 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to ₹3.54 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. For the nine-month period, the company showed steady growth with total revenue reaching ₹77.67 crore, up from ₹60.09 crore YoY. The Gold and Jewellery segment remains the dominant revenue contributor, though the Real Estate segment showed significant activity with ₹8.39 crore in quarterly revenue. Investors should note the EPS dilution following an increase in paid-up equity capital to ₹50.09 crore.
- Total Revenue for 9M FY26 grew 29.2% YoY to ₹77.67 crore from ₹60.09 crore.
- Standalone Net Profit for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹3.10 crore, a 12.4% decline from ₹3.54 crore in Q3 FY25.
- Gold and Jewellery segment revenue for the quarter was ₹15.78 crore, while Real Estate contributed ₹8.39 crore.
- Finance costs for the nine-month period increased to ₹7.21 crore from ₹5.87 crore YoY.
- Paid-up equity share capital rose significantly to ₹50.09 crore from ₹20.87 crore in the previous year.
Laxmi Goldorna House Limited (LGHL) reported a 9.1% YoY increase in Q3 FY26 revenue to ₹24.18 crore, though net profit for the quarter fell 12.4% to ₹3.10 crore compared to ₹3.54 crore in the previous year. For the nine-month period, the company showed robust growth with revenue rising 29% to ₹77.67 crore and net profit increasing slightly to ₹9.07 crore. The Gold and Jewellery segment remains the dominant revenue contributor at ₹15.78 crore, while the Real Estate segment contributed ₹8.39 crore. A significant increase in paid-up equity capital to ₹50.09 crore has resulted in a diluted EPS of ₹0.62 for the quarter.
- Q3 FY26 Revenue from operations grew 9.1% YoY to ₹24.18 crore from ₹22.16 crore.
- Net Profit for the quarter decreased to ₹3.10 crore from ₹3.54 crore in Q3 FY25 due to higher expenses.
- 9M FY26 Revenue reached ₹77.67 crore, marking a 29.2% growth over the ₹60.09 crore reported in 9M FY25.
- Gold and Jewellery segment contributed 65% of total revenue, while Real Estate contributed 35% during the quarter.
- Paid-up equity share capital increased to ₹50.09 crore from ₹20.87 crore, impacting per-share earnings metrics.
Laxmi Goldorna House Limited (LGHL) reported a standalone net profit of ₹3.10 crore for Q3 FY26, a decline from ₹3.54 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations for the quarter grew 9% YoY to ₹24.18 crore, though it saw a slight sequential dip from Q2 FY26. For the nine-month period ended December 2025, the company showed strong top-line growth of 29% YoY, reaching ₹77.67 crore, while net profit remained relatively flat with a 3% increase. The company also announced a change in its official website to https://www.laxmigroup.co/.
- Q3 FY26 revenue from operations stood at ₹24.18 crore, up 9% from ₹22.16 crore in Q3 FY25.
- Net profit for the quarter decreased to ₹3.10 crore compared to ₹3.54 crore in the previous year's same quarter.
- 9M FY26 total income reached ₹77.75 crore, a significant jump from ₹60.10 crore in 9M FY25.
- Gold and Jewellery segment contributed ₹15.78 crore to Q3 revenue, while Real Estate contributed ₹8.39 crore.
- Paid-up equity share capital increased to ₹50.09 crore from ₹20.87 crore, leading to an EPS dilution to ₹0.62 for the quarter.
Laxmi Goldorna House Limited (LGHL) has received shareholder approval via postal ballot for material related party transactions involving promoter loans. The company is authorized to borrow up to ₹100 crore each from Mr. Jayeshkumar Chinulal Shah and Mrs. Rupalben Jayeshkumar Shah during FY 2025-26. These funds are intended to support operational requirements, capital expenditure, and future expansion plans. The resolutions were passed as ordinary resolutions, ensuring the company has access to liquidity at arm's length terms.
- Shareholders approved borrowing up to ₹100 crore from Managing Director Jayeshkumar Chinulal Shah.
- A separate approval was granted for borrowing up to ₹100 crore from Whole-time Director Rupalben Jayeshkumar Shah.
- The transactions are slated for the financial year 2025-26 to fund business expansion and Capex.
- Both resolutions were passed with the requisite majority through a remote e-voting process ending February 7, 2026.
Laxmi Goldorna House Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. For the quarter ending December 31, 2025, the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies, reported zero requests for dematerialization or re-materialization of shares. This filing is a mandatory administrative requirement to confirm the status of security certificates. It indicates that no physical shares were converted to electronic form or vice versa during the three-month period.
- Quarterly compliance certificate filed for the period ending December 31, 2025.
- KFin Technologies Limited confirmed zero demat or remat requests were processed.
- The report covers the three-month period from October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
Laxmi Goldorna House Limited (LGHL) has issued a postal ballot notice to seek shareholder approval for material related party transactions involving borrowings from its promoters. The company proposes to avail loans up to ₹100 crore from Mr. Jayeshkumar Chinulal Shah (MD) and another ₹100 crore from Mrs. Rupalben Jayeshkumar Shah (WTD) for the financial year 2025-26. These transactions are intended to be conducted on an arm's length basis to support business operations. The e-voting period for these resolutions is set from January 9, 2026, to February 7, 2026.
- Proposed borrowing of up to ₹100 crore from Promoter and MD Mr. Jayeshkumar Chinulal Shah.
- Proposed borrowing of up to ₹100 crore from Promoter and WTD Mrs. Rupalben Jayeshkumar Shah.
- Total potential related party borrowing limit of ₹200 crore for the financial year 2025-26.
- Remote e-voting period scheduled from January 9, 2026, to February 7, 2026.
- Record date for determining shareholder voting eligibility was January 2, 2026.
Laxmi Goldorna House Limited (LGHL) has appointed Mr. Dhaval Parekh, the current Company Secretary, as the Chief Financial Officer effective January 06, 2026. The board also approved material related party transactions to borrow funds from promoters Mr. Jayeshkumar Chinulal Shah and Mrs. Rupalben Jayeshkumar Shah, subject to shareholder approval. Additionally, M/s. MJV & CO. has been appointed as the internal auditor for the 2025-26 financial year. A postal ballot process has been initiated to seek formal shareholder consent for these financial arrangements.
- Mr. Dhaval Parekh appointed as CFO effective January 06, 2026, bringing over 8 years of experience.
- Board approved borrowing loans from promoters Mr. Jayeshkumar Chinulal Shah and Mrs. Rupalben Jayeshkumar Shah.
- M/s. MJV & CO. appointed as Internal Auditor for FY 2025-26 to oversee financial compliance.
- Postal ballot initiated to obtain shareholder approval for material related party transactions.
- Mr. Dhaval Parekh will hold the dual responsibility of Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer.
Laxmi Goldorna House Limited (LGHL) announced several key corporate updates following its board meeting on January 6, 2026. The company has appointed Mr. Dhaval Parekh, the current Company Secretary, as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Furthermore, the board approved material related party transactions involving loans from promoters Mr. Jayeshkumar Chinulal Shah and Mrs. Rupalben Jayeshkumar Shah, subject to shareholder approval. M/s. MJV & CO. has also been appointed as the internal auditor for FY 2025-26 to oversee financial compliance.
- Appointment of Mr. Dhaval Parekh as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective January 6, 2026.
- Approval of material related party transactions for borrowing loans from promoters, pending shareholder consent.
- Appointment of M/s. MJV & CO. Chartered Accountants as Internal Auditors for the 2025-26 financial year.
- Initiation of a Postal Ballot process to seek shareholder approval for the proposed promoter loans.
- Mr. Dhaval Parekh brings over 8 years of experience in secretarial matters, accounts, and finance.
Laxmi Goldorna House Limited (LGHL) announced several key management and financial decisions following its board meeting on January 06, 2026. The company has appointed Mr. Dhaval Parekh as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and M/s. MJV & CO. as the Internal Auditor for FY 2025-26. Most significantly, the board approved material related party transactions to borrow funds from promoters Mr. Jayeshkumar Chinulal Shah and Mrs. Rupalben Jayeshkumar Shah. These borrowing arrangements are subject to shareholder approval, which will be sought through a postal ballot process.
- Appointment of Mr. Dhaval Parekh as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective January 06, 2026.
- Approval of material related party transactions for borrowing loans from promoters Jayeshkumar and Rupalben Shah.
- M/s. MJV & CO. appointed as Internal Auditor for FY 2025-26 to oversee financial compliance.
- Postal Ballot process initiated to seek shareholder approval for the proposed promoter loans.
- New CFO Dhaval Parekh brings over 8 years of experience in secretarial, accounts, and finance matters.
Laxmi Goldorna House Limited (LGHL) has announced the closure of its trading window starting January 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. This closure is ahead of the board's consideration of the unaudited financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The restriction applies to all directors, promoters, and designated personnel until 48 hours after the results are officially declared. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated at a later time.
- Trading window closure effective from January 1, 2026
- Closure pertains to the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
- Window to remain closed until 48 hours after the declaration of financial results
- Restriction applies to Directors, Promoters, and Senior Management Personnel
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue declined by 56.45% YoY, falling from INR 202.08 Cr in FY24 to INR 88.01 Cr in FY25. Segment-wise, Gold and Jewellery contributed INR 62.45 Cr (71% of total) while Real Estate contributed INR 25.36 Cr (29% of total).
Geographic Revenue Split
Operations are primarily concentrated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which accounts for approximately 100% of the revenue base across both real estate and jewellery segments.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Ratio significantly improved from 4.69% in FY24 to 12.02% in FY25, a relative increase of 156.3%. This was driven by the Real Estate segment's high profitability, which generated a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of INR 19.77 Cr on revenue of INR 25.36 Cr (77.9% margin), compared to the Gold segment's PBT of INR 2.68 Cr on INR 62.45 Cr revenue (4.3% margin).
EBITDA Margin
Not explicitly disclosed as a standalone EBITDA figure, but PBT margin improved from 6.43% (INR 13.00 Cr) in FY24 to 15.82% (INR 13.92 Cr) in FY25, representing a 146% improvement in core operational profitability despite lower volumes.
Capital Expenditure
The company maintains significant capital employed in Real Estate (INR 19.59 Cr) and Gold (INR 45.45 Cr). Recent cash flow statements indicate a net purchase of Property, Plant, and Equipment of INR 0.36 Cr in the period ending September 2025.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CRISIL maintains a 'Stable' outlook. Total debt stands at approximately INR 101 Cr against total assets of INR 270-280 Cr (36% debt-to-asset ratio). Bank limit utilization for the gold business was high at 90% for the 12 months ended March 2025.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Gold and precious metals (primary for jewellery) and construction materials like cement and steel (for real estate). Gold accounts for over 90% of the input cost for the jewellery segment.
Import Sources
Sourced primarily from domestic suppliers in Gujarat and through bank-led gold procurement channels.
Key Suppliers
Not specifically named, but procurement is managed through established wholesale channels in the Ahmedabad market.
Capacity Expansion
The company is expanding its real estate pipeline with a focus on ongoing projects in Ahmedabad. It has a moderate unsold inventory of previous projects valued at approximately INR 61 Cr.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are highly sensitive to global gold prices. The company's inventory holding strategy exposes it to price fluctuations which can impact the 4.3% PBT margin in the gold segment.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The company demonstrates high efficiency in real estate, completing several projects without term loans by utilizing promoter backing and internal accruals.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is primarily through the retail and wholesale showroom located at Laxmi House, Manekchowk, Ahmedabad.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
15-20%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by a significant launch pipeline in the real estate segment and increasing the scale of operations in the gold segment. The company recently increased its authorized share capital to INR 45.01 Cr to support potential equity-linked funding for expansion.
Products & Services
Wholesale and retail gold jewellery, ornaments, and residential/commercial real estate development projects.
Brand Portfolio
Laxmi Goldorna, Laxmi Group.
New Products/Services
New real estate project launches are expected to contribute significantly to the revenue mix, shifting the focus toward higher-margin property development.
Market Expansion
Focus remains on deepening the market share within the Ahmedabad region before expanding to other Gujarat territories.
Market Share & Ranking
The company is a prominent local player in the Ahmedabad unorganized and semi-organized jewellery market.
Strategic Alliances
The company operates primarily through the 'Laxmi Group' umbrella, utilizing group synergies for real estate development.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The jewellery industry is shifting toward organized retail, while the Indian real estate sector is experiencing a cyclical upturn with a preference for trusted developers.
Competitive Landscape
Faces intense competition from both large organized players (like Titan/Tanishq) and numerous local unorganized jewellers in Ahmedabad.
Competitive Moat
The primary moat is the 'Laxmi' brand's 10-year track record in real estate and the promoters' 20-year experience in jewellery. This provides a 'trust premium' that aids in securing customer advances.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to interest rate cycles (affecting home loan affordability) and GDP growth (affecting discretionary spending on gold).
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward hallmarked jewellery and branded real estate projects with modern amenities.
Geopolitical Risks
Global geopolitical tensions affecting gold prices directly impact the valuation of the company's jewellery inventory.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are governed by RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) for property projects and mandatory hallmarking regulations for the jewellery business.
Environmental Compliance
Real estate projects are subject to RERA and local municipal environmental norms; no specific ESG cost was disclosed.
Taxation Policy Impact
The effective tax rate for FY25 was approximately 24% (Current Tax of INR 3.31 Cr on PBT of INR 13.92 Cr).
Legal Contingencies
No major pending litigation or court cases with significant INR values were disclosed in the provided documents.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the saleability of ongoing real estate projects; a 20% delay in sales could lead to a liquidity crunch given the 90% bank limit utilization.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of revenue is derived from Ahmedabad, making the company highly vulnerable to local economic downturns or regulatory changes in Gujarat.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on external contractors for real estate construction and bank financing for gold inventory.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk, though the shift toward digital gold and online real estate platforms requires the company to upgrade its digital presence.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables management is a concern as the turnover ratio fell by 66.6% YoY, indicating potential credit risks with wholesale jewellery buyers.