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SENCO - Senco Gold

📊 NSE: SENCO 🏢 Diamond Cutting / Jewellery 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 13:00

📢 Recent Corporate Announcements

Senco Gold Chief Sales & Business Officer Dhaval Jeetendra Raja Resigns

🟡 NEUTRAL ⭐ 4/10

MANAGEMENT 📅 10 Apr 2026, 07:40 PM

Senco Gold Limited has announced the resignation of Mr. Dhaval Jeetendra Raja from his position as Chief Sales & Business Officer, effective April 10, 2026. Mr. Raja was designated as Senior Management Personnel (SMP) and cited personal reasons for his departure. The resignation letter was originally submitted on March 11, 2026, allowing for a transition period. The company has not yet announced a successor for this key leadership role responsible for sales and business growth.

Mr. Dhaval Jeetendra Raja resigned as Chief Sales & Business Officer effective April 10, 2026.
The resignation was formally disclosed to stock exchanges on April 10, 2026, following a notice period starting March 11, 2026.
The departure is attributed to personal reasons with no reported professional conflicts.
Mr. Raja held the status of Senior Management Personnel (SMP) under SEBI Listing Regulations.

💡 Investors should monitor the company's upcoming announcements for the appointment of a new sales head to ensure business continuity. No immediate portfolio changes are recommended based on this routine senior management transition.

Senco Gold Submits Quarterly SEBI Compliance Certificate for Q4 FY26

🟡 NEUTRAL ⭐ 2/10

ROUTINE 📅 02 Apr 2026, 12:19 PM

Senco Gold Limited has filed its compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The document confirms that the company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, KFin Technologies, has processed all dematerialization and rematerialization requests. This filing is a mandatory procedural requirement to ensure depository records match the company's share capital. It indicates the company is adhering to standard regulatory reporting timelines.

Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
Registrar KFin Technologies confirmed processing of demat/remat requests.
The filing adheres to Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
Submission made to both NSE and BSE stock exchanges on April 2, 2026.

💡 This is a routine administrative update with no impact on stock valuation. Investors should monitor the company's upcoming quarterly earnings report for fundamental performance.

Senco Gold Assigned 'CARE A+; Stable' Rating for ₹3,495 Cr Facilities and FD Program

🟢 POSITIVE ⭐ 7/10

REGULATORY 📅 25 Mar 2026, 05:36 PM

CARE Edge Ratings has assigned a 'CARE A+; Stable' rating to Senco Gold's ₹495 crore Fixed Deposit program and ₹2,232.50 crore in long-term bank facilities. Additionally, the agency assigned ratings to ₹717.50 crore of long/short-term facilities and reaffirmed a 'CARE A1' rating for ₹50 crore in short-term facilities. The total rated debt and bank facilities amount to approximately ₹3,495 crore, indicating a strong credit profile. This rating action underscores the company's financial stability and its capacity to meet its significant debt obligations.

Assigned 'CARE A+; Stable' rating for ₹495 crore Fixed Deposit program
Assigned 'CARE A+; Stable' rating for ₹2,232.50 crore Long Term Bank Facilities
Assigned 'CARE A+; Stable / CARE A1' for ₹717.50 crore Long/Short Term Bank Facilities
Reaffirmed 'CARE A1' rating for ₹50 crore Short Term Bank Facilities
Total rated instruments and bank facilities aggregate to ₹3,495 crore

💡 Investors should take confidence in the 'Stable' outlook and investment-grade ratings, which suggest a healthy balance sheet and manageable credit risk. Monitor the company's utilization of these facilities for future expansion or working capital needs.

Senco Gold Shareholders Approve Non-Executive Director Commission with 88.67% Majority

🟡 NEUTRAL ⭐ 4/10

MANAGEMENT 📅 24 Mar 2026, 01:33 PM

Senco Gold Limited has successfully passed an ordinary resolution via postal ballot to approve the payment of commission to its Non-Executive Directors. While the resolution passed with an overall majority of 88.67%, there was significant dissent from public institutional investors, with 65.64% of their votes cast against the proposal. The promoter group provided full support, casting 100% of their 10.55 crore votes in favor. This approval formalizes the compensation structure for the company's non-executive board members.

Ordinary resolution for Non-Executive Director commission passed with 11.31 crore votes in favor (88.67%).
Significant institutional opposition recorded with 1.44 crore votes (65.64% of institutional total) cast against the resolution.
Promoter and Promoter Group voted 100% in favor, contributing 10.55 crore votes.
Public non-institutional shareholders supported the resolution with 89.95% of their votes in favor.
The voting process was conducted via remote e-voting from February 20 to March 21, 2026.

💡 Investors should monitor the reasons behind the high institutional dissent, which often relates to concerns over corporate governance or compensation-to-profit ratios. However, as the resolution is passed, there is no immediate impact on the company's operational status.

Senco Gold Shareholders Approve Commission for Non-Executive Directors with 88.67% Majority

🟡 NEUTRAL ⭐ 4/10

MANAGEMENT 📅 24 Mar 2026, 01:30 PM

Senco Gold Limited has successfully passed an ordinary resolution via postal ballot to approve the payment of commission to its Non-Executive Directors. The resolution received 88.67% support from the total votes cast, ensuring its implementation. However, the voting data reveals significant dissent from public institutional investors, with 65.64% of their votes cast against the proposal. Despite this institutional pushback, the unanimous support from the promoter group (100%) and majority support from non-institutional public shareholders (89.95%) carried the motion.

Ordinary resolution for Non-Executive Director commission passed with 11,31,59,128 votes in favour (88.67%).
Total valid votes cast amounted to 12,76,19,399 across 397 participating members.
Public institutional investors showed high resistance, with 1,44,56,446 votes (65.64%) cast against the resolution.
Promoter and Promoter Group provided full support with 10,55,58,967 votes cast 100% in favour.
The voting process was conducted via remote e-voting from February 20 to March 21, 2026.

💡 Investors should view this as a routine management compensation update, though the high institutional dissent suggests a need to monitor future corporate governance disclosures. No immediate action is required as the resolution has been legally passed.

Senco Gold Allots 88,340 Equity Shares Under ESOP Scheme 2018

🟡 NEUTRAL ⭐ 3/10

ROUTINE 📅 10 Mar 2026, 05:52 PM

Senco Gold Limited has allotted 88,340 equity shares to eligible employees following the exercise of options under its 2018 ESOP scheme. The allotment includes 84,240 shares at an exercise price of Rs. 125 and 4,100 shares at Rs. 140.79 per share. This corporate action has increased the company's total paid-up equity share capital from Rs. 81.86 crore to approximately Rs. 81.90 crore. The dilution resulting from this allotment is marginal and unlikely to impact the stock price significantly.

Allotment of 88,340 equity shares with a face value of Rs. 5 each.
Exercise prices fixed at Rs. 125 for 84,240 shares and Rs. 140.79 for 4,100 shares.
Total paid-up equity shares increased from 16,37,18,332 to 16,38,06,672.
New shares will rank pari-passu with existing equity shares in all respects.

💡 No action is required as this is a routine administrative allotment under the company's employee compensation policy. The resulting equity dilution is negligible for existing shareholders.

Senco Gold Proposes 1% Net Profit Commission for Non-Executive Directors via Postal Ballot

🟡 NEUTRAL ⭐ 6/10

MANAGEMENT 📅 18 Feb 2026, 07:20 PM

Senco Gold Limited is seeking shareholder approval through a postal ballot for the payment of profit-linked commissions to its Non-Executive Directors. The proposed commission is capped at 1% of the company's net profits per financial year, effective from the financial year ending March 31, 2026. This resolution aims to reward and retain independent and non-executive board members by linking their compensation to the company's financial performance. Shareholders can cast their votes electronically between February 20 and March 21, 2026.

Proposed commission for Non-Executive Directors capped at 1% of annual net profits under Section 198.
Remuneration policy change to be effective from the financial year ending March 31, 2026.
Individual director payout limited to 50% of the total aggregate commission and fees paid to all NEDs.
Remote e-voting period is scheduled from February 20, 2026, to March 21, 2026.
Final results of the postal ballot will be declared on or before March 24, 2026.

💡 This is a standard corporate governance procedure to align board incentives with company profitability. Shareholders should review the resolution details and participate in the e-voting process before the March 21 deadline.

Senco Gold Q3 FY26: Revenue Jumps 50% to ₹3,000 Cr; Adjusted PAT Surges 390%

🟢 POSITIVE ⭐ 9/10

EARNINGS 📅 17 Feb 2026, 07:28 PM

Senco Gold reported a historic Q3 FY26 with revenue hitting ₹3,000 crores, a 50% YoY increase driven by strong festive demand and a 38% value growth in the diamond segment. Adjusted PAT saw a massive 390% surge to ₹264 crores, while EBITDA margins reached 13.2% due to a higher mix of company-owned stores and improved product offerings. The company is on track to exceed 200 stores by year-end and has provided a robust growth guidance of 25-30% for Q4 FY26. Despite volatile gold prices, the management remains optimistic about maintaining 20%+ growth in the next financial year.

Revenue grew 50% YoY to ₹3,000 crores in Q3 FY26, with October (Dhanteras month) alone contributing ₹1,716 crores.
Adjusted PAT increased by 390% to ₹264 crores, while adjusted EBITDA margins stood at 13.2%.
Diamond jewellery (studded ratio) grew 38% in value and 10% in volume, significantly boosting profitability.
Inventory value rose to ₹4,602 crores to support expansion, with inventory days maintained efficiently between 166-188 days.
Management issued a conservative growth guidance of 25-30% for Q4 FY26 and 20%+ for FY27.

💡 Investors should focus on the company's successful shift toward higher-margin diamond jewellery and its efficient inventory management despite high gold prices. The strong growth guidance and expansion into Tier 2/3 markets make it a compelling play in the organized jewellery sector.

Senco Gold Releases Q3 FY26 Earnings Conference Call Audio Recording

🟡 NEUTRAL ⭐ 4/10

EARNINGS 📅 13 Feb 2026, 07:11 PM

Senco Gold Limited has officially released the audio recording of its earnings conference call held on February 13, 2026. The call focused on the company's unaudited standalone and consolidated financial performance for the third quarter and the nine-month period ending December 31, 2025. This disclosure is part of the mandatory regulatory compliance under SEBI's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements. The recording provides a platform for investors to hear management's detailed commentary on the company's operational trajectory and market conditions.

Audio recording of the Q3 FY26 earnings call is now available on the company's website.
The conference call was conducted on February 13, 2026, following the release of Q3 results.
Covers financial performance for the quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2025.
Complies with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

💡 Investors should listen to the recording to understand management's perspective on jewelry demand trends and margin sustainability after the festive season. Pay close attention to any guidance provided regarding store expansion and gold price volatility impacts.

Senco Gold Declares ₹0.75 Interim Dividend; Sets Feb 20 as Record Date and TDS Deadline

🟢 POSITIVE ⭐ 7/10

DIVIDEND 📅 13 Feb 2026, 06:50 PM

Senco Gold Limited has declared an interim dividend of ₹0.75 per equity share (15% of face value) for the financial year 2025-26. The company has fixed February 20, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility. Detailed tax deduction at source (TDS) guidelines have been issued, with a standard 10% rate for residents with a valid PAN and 20% for those without. Shareholders must submit necessary tax exemption documents by the record date to ensure correct tax treatment.

Interim dividend of ₹0.75 per equity share (15% of ₹5 face value) for FY 2025-26.
Record date for dividend entitlement is fixed as February 20, 2026.
TDS of 10% applies to resident individuals if total dividend exceeds ₹10,000 and PAN is provided.
Higher TDS rate of 20% will be applied if PAN is not provided, is invalid, or is not linked with Aadhaar.
Non-resident shareholders can avail of lower Tax Treaty (DTAA) rates by submitting a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) and Form 10F.

💡 Shareholders should ensure their PAN is updated and linked with Aadhaar to avoid a 20% tax deduction. Eligible investors should submit Form 15G/15H or relevant treaty documents to the company's RTA by February 20, 2026.

Senco Gold Q3 FY26 Results: Revenue Jumps 50% to ₹3,071 Cr, PAT Reaches ₹264 Cr

🟢 POSITIVE ⭐ 9/10

EARNINGS 📅 12 Feb 2026, 11:16 PM

Senco Gold delivered a record-breaking performance in Q3 FY26, with revenue surging 50% YoY to ₹3,071 Cr despite gold prices reaching ₹1.4 lakh per 10gm. The company reported its highest-ever quarterly PAT of ₹264 Cr and a significant Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 792 bps to 13.2%. Growth was underpinned by an exceptional 39% Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) during the quarter and strong festive demand, with Dhanteras month sales alone hitting ₹1,716 Cr. Strategic focus on lightweight jewellery and Old Gold exchanges (45% of revenue) successfully mitigated the impact of high gold prices on consumer demand.

Revenue grew by 50% YoY to ₹3,071 Cr for Q3 FY26, crossing the ₹3,000 Cr quarterly milestone.
Adjusted EBITDA margins expanded by 792 bps YoY to 13.2% due to improved product mix and operating leverage.
Achieved robust Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) of 39% for Q3 and 21% for the nine-month period.
Non-East region revenue crossed ₹1,100 Cr, demonstrating successful national expansion beyond its core markets.
Old Gold exchange contribution rose to ~45% of revenue, helping maintain volume growth despite 63% YoY rise in gold prices.

💡 Investors should note the strong operational leverage and brand resilience shown by the 39% SSSG and significant margin expansion. The company's successful expansion into non-East markets and high contribution from old gold exchanges make it a strong contender in the organized jewellery space.

Senco Gold Q3 FY26 PAT Surges 689% YoY to Rs 264 Cr; Revenue Up 50%

🟢 POSITIVE ⭐ 9/10

EARNINGS 📅 12 Feb 2026, 09:40 PM

Senco Gold reported an exceptional Q3 FY26 with revenue growing 50% YoY to Rs 3,071 Cr, driven by strong festive demand and record gold prices. Net profit (PAT) witnessed a massive 689% YoY jump to Rs 264 Cr, while EBITDA margins expanded significantly to 13.2% from 3.9% in the previous year. The company successfully expanded its footprint to 196 showrooms and saw non-East revenue cross Rs 1,100 Cr, indicating successful national expansion. Management remains optimistic, guiding for over 25% revenue growth in Q4 FY26.

Q3 Revenue grew 50% YoY to Rs 3,071 Cr, while 9M Revenue reached Rs 6,433 Cr (up 30% YoY).
Net Profit (PAT) for Q3 skyrocketed 689% YoY to Rs 264 Cr, aided by inventory gains and improved product mix.
EBITDA margins expanded by 927 bps YoY to 13.2% in Q3 FY26, driven by operating leverage and lightweight jewellery.
Store network reached 196 showrooms with 21 net additions in 9 months and a target of 200 by FY26 end.
Old Gold exchange contributed 43% to total revenue, helping mitigate the impact of gold prices reaching Rs 1,40,000/10gm.

💡 The stock is likely to react positively to the massive margin expansion and robust 25% growth guidance for Q4. Long-term investors should monitor the sustainability of these margins and the company's execution in non-East Indian markets.

Senco Gold Reports Full Utilization of Rs 459 Cr QIP Funds with Zero Deviation

🟡 NEUTRAL ⭐ 4/10

REGULATORY 📅 12 Feb 2026, 09:23 PM

Senco Gold Limited has officially confirmed the full utilization of funds raised through its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) conducted in December 2024. The company raised gross proceeds of Rs 4,590 million (Rs 459 crore), with net proceeds amounting to Rs 4,434.20 million. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company reported zero deviation or variation from the objects stated in the original placement document. The statement has been reviewed by the Audit Committee and monitored by ICRA Limited, ensuring transparency in capital usage.

Gross proceeds of Rs 4,590.00 million raised via QIP on December 13, 2024
Net proceeds of Rs 4,434.20 million have been fully utilized as of December 31, 2025
Confirmed zero deviation in the utilization of funds from the objects stated in the Placement Document
Monitoring agency ICRA Limited and the Audit Committee provided no adverse comments
The filing marks the completion of the fund utilization reporting cycle for this specific QIP

💡 No action is required as this is a routine regulatory confirmation of disciplined fund utilization. Investors should focus on how this capital deployment reflects in the company's upcoming quarterly operational performance.

Senco Gold Q3 PAT Surges 689% YoY to ₹264 Cr; Declares ₹0.75 Interim Dividend

🟢 POSITIVE ⭐ 9/10

EARNINGS 📅 12 Feb 2026, 08:52 PM

Senco Gold reported an exceptionally strong Q3 FY26 with revenue growing 50% YoY to ₹3,071 crore, marking its highest-ever quarterly retail sales. Profit After Tax (PAT) witnessed a massive jump of 689% YoY to ₹264 crore, aided by significant margin expansion of 927 bps. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹0.75 per share with a record date of February 20, 2026. Management remains optimistic, targeting 25%+ growth in Q4 and expanding its national footprint beyond its traditional East India stronghold.

Q3 Revenue grew 50% YoY to ₹3,071 Cr, while 9M revenue reached ₹6,433 Cr
PAT for Q3 skyrocketed 689% YoY to ₹264 Cr with EBITDA margins expanding to 13.2%
Declared interim dividend of ₹0.75 per share (15% of FV) with record date Feb 20, 2026
Store network expanded to 196 showrooms, with a target to reach 200 by end of FY26
Non-East region revenue crossed ₹1,100 Cr, showing successful national expansion

💡 The stock is showing robust growth and significant margin improvement despite high gold prices; investors should maintain a positive outlook. Monitor the upcoming Q4 wedding season performance and the achievement of the 200-store milestone.

Senco Gold Q3 PAT Surges 390% to ₹264 Cr; Declares ₹0.75 Interim Dividend

🟢 POSITIVE ⭐ 9/10

EARNINGS 📅 12 Feb 2026, 08:47 PM

Senco Gold reported an exceptional Q3 FY26 performance with revenue growing 50% YoY to ₹3,071 crore, driven by strong festive demand and 21% same-store sales growth. Net profit (PAT) witnessed a massive 390% YoY jump to ₹264 crore, while EBITDA margins expanded significantly by 792 bps to 13.2%. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹0.75 per share with a record date of February 20, 2026. Management is targeting 25%+ revenue growth in Q4 and aims to reach 200 showrooms by the end of the fiscal year.

Revenue grew 50% YoY to ₹3,071 crore, marking its highest-ever quarterly retail sales.
PAT surged 390% YoY to ₹264 crore, while EBITDA rose 406% to ₹404.6 crore.
Adjusted EBITDA margins expanded by 792 bps YoY to 13.2% due to improved product mix and operating leverage.
Declared interim dividend of ₹0.75 per equity share (15% of face value of ₹5).
Non-East region revenue crossed ₹1,100 crore, indicating successful national expansion beyond its core market.

💡 The company is demonstrating robust fundamental growth and significant margin expansion. Investors should view this as a strong 'Hold' or 'Accumulate' opportunity given the successful national scaling and optimistic Q4 guidance.

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💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Consolidated revenue grew 15.9% YoY in H1 FY26. Franchisee-led revenue contributes approximately 36% of total operations, while company-owned showrooms contribute 64%. Q2 FY26 revenue reached INR 1,536 Cr, a 2% YoY increase, while standalone revenue grew 6.6% to INR 1,500 Cr.

Geographic Revenue Split

The company faces high geographic concentration with West Bengal alone contributing approximately 67% of total revenue and housing 51% of company-owned stores. Expansion is currently focused on Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities in East and North India.

Profitability Margins

Net Profit Margin (NPM) moderated to 2.5% in FY25 from 3.5% in FY24. Adjusted PAT margin for H1 FY26 stood at 3.2%. Gross margins are primarily driven by making charges and diamond jewelry sales, with hedging impacting margins by only 0.4% to 0.5%.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin for H1 FY26 reached 8.6%. Q2 FY26 consolidated EBITDA margin saw a 340 bps improvement YoY, rising from 3.5% to 6.9%. Management maintains a sustainable full-year EBITDA margin guidance of 7.2% to 7.4%.

Capital Expenditure

The company follows an asset-light model where franchisees invest INR 15 Cr+ in inventory and INR 3 Cr+ in fit-outs per store. Senco raised INR 448 Cr via QIP in March 2025 to strengthen its net worth and fund growth without excessive debt.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

Blended borrowing cost stood at 6.9% in H1 FY26. This includes Gold Metal Loans (GML) at 4.5% and Working Capital Loans (WCL) at 9.6%. ICRA notes enhanced working capital limits of INR 900 Cr.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Gold (representing the bulk of inventory value) and Diamonds (targeted to reach a 13-13.5% stud ratio). Gold rates increased 43% YoY and 8% QoQ as of H1 FY26.

Import Sources

Not specifically disclosed in available documents, though the company is subject to Indian bullion import restrictions and custom duty regulations.

Capacity Expansion

Senco has launched 81 showrooms since FY21. Current expansion includes 8 new franchise stores opened this year with a pipeline of 4-6 more stores targeting North and East India.

Raw Material Costs

Inventory value increased from INR 3,500 Cr to INR 4,200 Cr due to gold price hikes and festive readiness. Cost of Goods Sold was impacted by a one-time custom duty reduction in FY25, which reduced margins by 133 bps.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

22%

Growth Strategy

Growth will be achieved through a shift toward lightweight jewelry (18k, 14k, and 9k) to fit consumer budgets, increasing the stud ratio to 13.5% by FY27 for higher margins, and aggressive expansion in Tier 2-4 cities. October 2025 saw record sales of INR 1,700 Cr, up 54.5% YoY.

Products & Services

Gold jewelry, diamond jewelry, platinum jewelry, and lightweight daily-wear items (18k/14k/9k gold).

Brand Portfolio

Senco Gold & Diamonds.

New Products/Services

Expansion of lightweight and budget-friendly diamond jewelry lines (9k and 14k) to attract younger demographics and budget-conscious buyers.

Market Expansion

Focusing on North and East India; South and West expansion is limited to specific hubs like Bangalore to maintain operational focus.

Market Share & Ranking

Not disclosed in available documents, though identified as a leading player in the organized East India market.

Strategic Alliances

Utilizes FOFO (Franchisee Owned Franchisee Operated) and FOCO models; over 93% of showrooms are currently FOFO.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward organized retail due to regulatory norms like hallmarking and PAN requirements. There is a growing trend toward lightweight, high-margin studded jewelry (diamonds).

Competitive Landscape

Intense competition from large national listed players and local unorganized jewelers, keeping EBITDA margins range-bound between 7-8%.

Competitive Moat

Moat is built on a strong regional brand in East India and an asset-light franchise model that yields higher ROE. Sustainability depends on successfully diversifying geographically beyond West Bengal.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to gold price fluctuations (43% YoY increase) and consumer spending during wedding seasons (Q3 and Q4).

Consumer Behavior

Shift toward lightweight designs (18k, 14k, 9k) to maintain 'look' while fitting reduced consumer budgets amid high gold prices.

Geopolitical Risks

Bullion import restrictions and global gold price volatility driven by geopolitical tensions directly impact procurement costs.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Mandatory PAN disclosure on transactions above a threshold, hallmarking mandates, and SEBI/regulatory oversight on jewelry saving schemes.

Taxation Policy Impact

Subject to standard corporate tax; impacted by GST implementation and changes in import/custom duties on gold.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Gold price volatility (43% YoY) and the impact of custom duty changes are primary risks. A sudden drop in gold prices could lead to inventory losses despite hedging.