Spencer's Retail Limited (SPENCERS)
₹22.91 +5.28% last close, 16 Oct
Latest quarterly results (Q1 FY27)
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, Spencer's Retail's revenue was ₹469 Cr (+12.9% year on year, +7.7% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹-60.4 Cr (a smaller loss than a year earlier); the operating margin was 1.6%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹469 | +12.9% | +7.7% |
| Operating profit | ₹7.6 | from loss | from loss |
| Net profit | ₹-60.4 | loss narrowed | loss narrowed |
| EPS (₹) | -6.71 | loss narrowed | loss narrowed |
| Operating margin | 1.6% | — | — |
SPENCERS delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 57.41% of the SPENCERS shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 75.43%. That is lower than usual for this stock. Turnover was only ₹59 lakh, so a handful of trades can move this figure. It traded 2.2 times its average daily volume. It closed at a price band (circuit) on 1 session in about the last 20.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 76.6% · 80.1% · 80.5% · 46.3% · 57.4%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Spencer's Retail concluded its Ninth Annual General Meeting on September 11, 2026, where shareholders transacted regular and special business items. Key special resolutions tabled included increasing the company's borrowing limit by up to an additional Rs 350 crore and creating charges on assets up to an additional Rs 450 crore. The proposed Rs 350 crore borrowing expansion is substantial, equaling approximately 133% of the company's current market cap of Rs 262 crore and further increasing leverage over existing debt of Rs 1,551 crore. Scrutinizer voting results were submitted to the exchange post-meeting.
- Conducted 9th AGM on September 11, 2026, between 3:00 P.M. and 3:45 P.M. IST with 117 members attending.
- Proposed Special Resolution to raise borrowing limits by an additional Rs 350 Crores under Section 180(1)(c).
- Proposed Special Resolution for creation of security/charges on assets up to an additional Rs 450 Crores under Section 180(1)(a).
- Total registered shareholders stood at 48,641 as of the record date of September 4, 2026.
Spencer's Retail reported a 13% YoY increase in consolidated Q1 FY27 revenue to ₹469 crore, with consolidated EBITDA doubling to ₹9.4 crore (2.0% of sales). Operational growth was driven by the core Spencer's brand (+18% YoY), supported by a 49% growth in online business and sales per square foot improving to ₹1,850. However, Nature's Basket faced a 13% YoY revenue drop to ₹59 crore with an EBITDA loss of ₹2.5 crore, while overall consolidated debt remains high at ₹1,266 crore (against a market cap of ₹281 crore and negative net worth of ₹-429 crore) with debt refinancing underway.
- Consolidated revenue rose 13% YoY (8% QoQ) to ₹469 crore, while consolidated EBITDA doubled to ₹9.4 crore.
- Spencer's format delivered 18% YoY growth, driven by a 49% surge in online delivery and 14% offline growth.
- Spencer's sales per square foot reached ₹1,850, with management targeting ₹2,000 during festive quarters.
- Nature's Basket registered a 13% YoY revenue decline to ₹59 crore with negative EBITDA of ₹2.5 crore.
- Total consolidated debt stood at ₹1,266 crore (SRL ₹1,019 crore, NBL ₹237 crore), with refinancing active.
Spencer's Retail Limited has issued the notice for its Ninth Annual General Meeting (AGM) along with its Annual Report for FY 2025-26. The AGM is scheduled to be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. IST via Video Conferencing. The company has fixed Friday, September 4, 2026, as the cut-off date to determine shareholder voting eligibility.
- 9th Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 11, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. IST
- Shareholder voting eligibility cut-off date fixed as September 4, 2026
- Annual Report for FY 2025-26 released and circulated electronically to members
- My Spencers Rewards crossed 97,000+ paid members as reported in annual highlights
Spencer's Retail has published the audio recording of its Q1 FY27 earnings conference call held on August 13, 2026. The company is currently navigating significant financial distress, characterized by a negative net worth of ₹429 Cr and a TTM net loss of ₹249 Cr. Management's strategy remains focused on regional consolidation in West Bengal and Lucknow, alongside scaling the 'Jiffy' 30-minute delivery platform. With a debt of ₹1,551 Cr against a market cap of only ₹288 Cr, the call details are critical for understanding the company's liquidity and turnaround prospects.
- Earnings call held on August 13, 2026, covering the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- Company carries a heavy debt load of ₹1,551 Cr, which is approximately 5.4x its current market capitalization of ₹288 Cr.
- Net worth remains deeply negative at ₹-429 Cr as of the latest financial context.
- TTM revenue stands at ₹1,800 Cr, though the company reported a net loss of ₹66 Cr in the most recent March 2026 quarter.
Spencer's Retail reported a 13% YoY revenue increase to ₹469 Cr for Q1 FY27, driven by an 18% growth in its core Spencer's brand. Consolidated EBITDA doubled to ₹9.4 Cr (2% margin) as operating expenses were reduced by 12% YoY to ₹54.4 Cr. However, the company remains deeply loss-making with a PBT loss of ₹60.5 Cr, largely due to high finance costs of ₹46.4 Cr which consume nearly 10% of revenue. Nature's Basket continues to struggle, with revenue declining 14% YoY to ₹59 Cr.
- Consolidated Revenue grew 13% YoY to ₹469 Cr, marking the second consecutive quarter of growth.
- EBITDA doubled to ₹9.4 Cr from ₹4.7 Cr in Q1 FY26, with margins improving to 2.0%.
- Spencer's standalone segment achieved 18% YoY revenue growth and a 4.4% EBITDA margin.
- Online segment (ORIPL) GMV grew 47% YoY to ₹59 Cr, with losses narrowing to ₹6 Cr from ₹11 Cr.
- Finance costs rose to ₹46.4 Cr, significantly exceeding the quarterly EBITDA of ₹9.4 Cr.
Spencer's Retail reported a consolidated revenue of ₹469.47 Cr for Q1 FY27, marking a 12.9% increase from ₹415.84 Cr in the prior year's quarter. However, the company remains deeply in the red with a consolidated net loss of ₹60.45 Cr, only a marginal improvement from the ₹61.61 Cr loss in Q1 FY26. A critical concern is the balance sheet health, as consolidated current liabilities exceed current assets by ₹998.77 Cr, which is nearly 3.5x the company's current market capitalization. Management continues to rely on promoter support and credit lines to maintain 'going concern' status.
- Consolidated revenue from operations rose 12.9% YoY to ₹469.47 Cr.
- Consolidated net loss for the quarter stood at ₹60.45 Cr compared to ₹61.61 Cr in Q1 FY26.
- Consolidated current liabilities exceed current assets by a significant ₹998.77 Cr.
- Finance costs remained high at ₹46.43 Cr, consuming 9.9% of the quarterly revenue.
- Standalone revenue showed stronger growth of 17.8% YoY, reaching ₹407.94 Cr.
Spencer's Retail has scheduled its Q1FY27 earnings conference call for August 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The call will be led by CEO Anuj Singh and CFO Manjir Basu to discuss the company's quarterly performance. This comes at a critical time as the company reported a TTM net loss of ₹249.4 Cr and carries a significant debt of ₹1,551 Cr against a market cap of ₹292 Cr. Investors will be looking for updates on the 'Jiffy' delivery platform and store-level EBITDA improvements.
- Conference call scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST via Emkay Global Financial Services
- Management participants include CEO Anuj Singh, CFO Manjir Basu, and ED Pankaj Kedia
- Company reported a net loss of ₹66.0 Cr in the most recent quarter ended March 2026
- TTM revenue stands at ₹1,800 Cr, representing a significant scale relative to its ₹292 Cr market cap
- Current debt levels are high at ₹1,551 Cr with a negative net worth of ₹429 Cr
Spencer's Retail has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by MUFG Intime India Private Limited, confirms that share certificates received for dematerialization during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, have been processed. This is a standard administrative filing required for all listed companies to ensure share records match depository data. It has no impact on the company's financial performance or operations.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Certificate issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) MUFG Intime India Private Limited on July 1, 2026
- Official submission to stock exchanges completed on July 7, 2026
- Confirms adherence to SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
Spencer's Retail Limited has announced the closure of its trading window starting July 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations. This closure is in anticipation of the declaration of the company's unaudited financial results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2026. The window will remain closed for all designated persons and their immediate relatives until 48 hours after the results are made public. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated at a later date.
- Trading window closure commences on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
- Closure is related to the unaudited financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.
- The restriction applies to all 'Designated Persons' and their immediate relatives as per the company's code.
- Trading window will reopen 48 hours after the financial results are declared to the exchanges.
Digidrive Distributors Limited, a promoter group entity, has filed a declaration under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI Takeover Regulations for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The entity confirmed it holds 10,50,590 equity shares in Spencer's Retail Limited. Most importantly, the disclosure states that no direct or indirect encumbrances or pledges were created on these shares during the entire financial year. This is a routine but essential compliance filing that provides transparency regarding promoter shareholding and debt obligations.
- Digidrive Distributors Limited holds 10,50,590 equity shares of Spencer's Retail Limited as of March 31, 2026.
- The company confirmed that zero encumbrances were made on these shares during the Financial Year 2025-26.
- The filing is a mandatory annual disclosure under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
- This declaration ensures that the specific promoter entity has not used its holding as collateral for loans during the period.
STEL Holdings Limited has submitted a formal declaration under SEBI Takeover Regulations for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The entity holds 43,96,082 shares in Spencer's Retail Limited, which constitutes 4.88% of the company's total voting capital. The filing confirms that no direct or indirect encumbrances or pledges were created on these shares during the reporting period. This is a routine annual compliance disclosure that provides transparency regarding promoter-group shareholding stability.
- STEL Holdings confirms a 4.88% stake in Spencer's Retail Limited as of March 31, 2026.
- Total shares held by the entity amount to 43,96,082 equity shares.
- Declaration confirms zero encumbrance or pledge of these shares during the 2025-26 financial year.
- The disclosure is mandated under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
Spencer's Retail reported a 6% YoY growth in consolidated revenue for Q4FY26 at ₹436 crore, marking a recovery after several quarters of contraction following store exits. The Spencer's format specifically saw an 8% revenue growth and a 40% increase in EBITDA to ₹14 crore, driven by a successful rewards program and inventory optimization. The online business grew 37% YoY to ₹200 crore for the full year, achieving unit-level break-even with an average order value of ₹760. Despite the top-line recovery, the company remains at a consolidated PBT loss of ₹250 crore for the full year.
- Consolidated Q4 revenue grew 6% YoY to ₹436 crore, while Spencer's format revenue rose 8% to ₹380 crore.
- Spencer's format EBITDA for Q4 increased by 40% YoY to ₹14 crore, supported by tight cost controls.
- The rewards program reached 100,000 members, contributing 20-22% of monthly sales with 4.5x monthly shopping frequency.
- Online business revenue grew 37% to ₹200 crore in FY26, achieving unit-level profitability with ₹110 gross margin per order.
- Full-year consolidated PBT loss stood at ₹250 crore, remaining flat compared to the previous fiscal year.
Spencer's Retail Limited has officially released the audio recording of its earnings conference call held on May 22, 2026. The call addressed the company's audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. This disclosure is a standard regulatory requirement aimed at providing transparency to shareholders and analysts. Investors can access the recording via the company's website to gain deeper insights into management's commentary on operational performance and future strategy.
- Audio recording of the Q4 and FY26 earnings call is now available for public review.
- The conference call was conducted on May 22, 2026, following the release of annual audited results.
- The recording covers management's discussion on both standalone and consolidated financial performance.
- Provides a platform for investors to hear management's perspective on retail trends and company outlook.
Spencer's Retail reported a year-on-year revenue growth of 8.1% for Q4 FY26, reaching ₹379.47 crore. For the full financial year 2025-26, the company's total revenue stood at ₹1,522.54 crore, a decline from the previous year's ₹1,700.92 crore. Notably, the annual net loss narrowed significantly to ₹133.60 crore compared to a loss of ₹184.78 crore in FY25. However, the company's balance sheet remains under severe pressure with a negative total equity of ₹428.99 crore.
- Q4 FY26 revenue increased to ₹37,946.86 lakhs from ₹35,107.20 lakhs in the same quarter last year.
- Full-year FY26 net loss narrowed to ₹13,359.87 lakhs from a loss of ₹18,477.82 lakhs in FY25.
- Total annual expenses were reduced by approximately 14.5% to ₹1,676.40 crore through cost-cutting measures.
- The Board approved the grant of 2,49,000 stock options to eligible employees under the ESOP Plan 2019.
- Total equity remains deeply negative at ₹(42,899.44) lakhs as of March 31, 2026.
Spencer's Retail reported a 6% YoY growth in Q4 FY26 consolidated revenue at ₹436 crore, driven by an 8.1% growth in the core Spencer's standalone business. The company achieved a positive consolidated EBITDA of ₹2.2 crore for the quarter, compared to a loss of ₹0.2 crore in the previous year. However, full-year FY26 revenue declined by 9.8% to ₹1,800 crore, primarily due to store closures in earlier quarters. Despite cost-cutting measures that reduced annual operating expenses by ₹54 crore, the company remains loss-making at the PBT level, reporting a consolidated loss of ₹250 crore for FY26.
- Consolidated Q4 revenue grew 6% YoY to ₹436 crore, with Spencer's standalone growing 8.1% to ₹379 crore.
- Consolidated EBITDA for Q4 turned positive at ₹2.2 crore versus a loss of ₹0.2 crore in Q4 FY25.
- FY26 Gross Margin improved by 92 bps to 20.5% through efficiency and intake margin improvements.
- Annual operating expenses were reduced by ₹54 crore, with Spencer's standalone costs down by ₹75 crore due to region closures.
- Nature's Basket saw a 9% YoY revenue decline in Q4 to ₹55 crore, though EBITDA losses narrowed slightly to ₹4.4 crore.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue for Q2 FY26 was INR 445 Cr, a 14.1% decline YoY from INR 518 Cr but a 7% QoQ growth from INR 416 Cr. Spencer's segment revenue grew 9% QoQ to INR 376 Cr, while Nature's Basket revenue declined 1% QoQ to INR 68 Cr. The online segment (Jiffy) delivered INR 52.5 Cr, representing 30% QoQ growth and 50%+ YoY growth.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company has consolidated its geographic focus, exiting high-loss regions in Q2 last year to focus on core markets like West Bengal and Lucknow. West Bengal is a primary driver, with store productivity targets of INR 2,200-2,300 per sq ft compared to the current consolidated level of INR 1,600+ per sq ft.
Profitability Margins
Consolidated Gross Margin improved significantly to 21.0% in Q2 FY26 from 17.3% in Q2 LY (up 370 bps). Spencer's segment gross margin was 19.6% (up 50 bps QoQ), while Nature's Basket maintained a higher margin of 27.6%. Operating expenses were reduced by over INR 30 Cr YoY, with employee costs down 32% to INR 34 Cr and other expenses down 26% to INR 63 Cr.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated EBITDA for Q2 FY26 was INR 5 Cr (0.6% margin), a 69% decline from INR 16 Cr (3.1% margin) in Q2 LY. This decline was primarily due to a 94% drop in other income (INR 4 Cr vs INR 61 Cr) and higher marketing investments for the Jiffy online platform. Spencer's segment EBITDA was INR 13 Cr, while Nature's Basket reported a slight negative EBITDA of INR -0.6 Cr.
Capital Expenditure
The company is not planning significant store additions, focusing instead on 'getting the maximum juice' from its existing 90 stores. Investments are being prioritized for the online business (Jiffy) tech platform and regional marketing. Specific INR Cr values for planned CAPEX were not disclosed.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CARE Ratings reaffirmed a 'CARE BBB-; Stable' rating for long-term bank facilities (INR 371.08 Cr) and 'CARE A3' for short-term facilities (INR 235.00 Cr) as of January 14, 2025. Finance costs for Q2 FY26 were INR 41 Cr, up 2.5% YoY.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
As a retail entity, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) represents the primary input cost, totaling INR 352 Cr in Q2 FY26, which is 79.1% of total revenue. This includes groceries, staples, fresh produce, and non-discretionary consumer goods.
Capacity Expansion
Current store count is 90 stores as of September 30, 2025, down from 98 stores in the previous year due to regional consolidation. The company aims to increase sales per sq ft from the current INR 1,600+ to INR 2,000 within the financial year and INR 2,200-2,300 by the end of next year.
Raw Material Costs
COGS was INR 352 Cr (79.1% of revenue) in Q2 FY26, compared to INR 428 Cr (82.6% of revenue) in Q2 LY. The reduction in COGS as a percentage of revenue drove the 370 bps improvement in gross margin.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Sales per square foot, a key retail efficiency metric, improved to INR 1,600+ in Q2 FY26 from INR 1,500 in Q1 of the previous year. Store-level EBITDA for Spencer's is targeted at 7-7.5% based on an 11% store opex (rentals and operations).
Logistics & Distribution
The company pivoted to a 30-minute delivery model under the Jiffy brand, currently delivering 8,000 orders per day with an average order value (AOV) of INR 750+.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
25%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by scaling the Jiffy online platform from 8,000 to 10,000 orders per day, targeting a monthly turnover of INR 21-22 Cr. The company is also focusing on high-productivity clusters like West Bengal and Lucknow, aiming for store productivity of INR 2,300 per sq ft and business-level EBITDA of 2-3% for Spencer's.
Products & Services
Groceries, fresh produce, staples, and non-discretionary consumer goods sold through offline stores and the Jiffy 30-minute delivery app.
Brand Portfolio
Spencer's, Nature's Basket, Jiffy.
New Products/Services
The Jiffy 30-minute delivery service, launched approximately 6 months ago, is the primary new service driver, already contributing INR 52.5 Cr in quarterly revenue.
Market Expansion
Focus is on deepening penetration in West Bengal and Lucknow rather than broad geographic expansion. The company aims to cross INR 2,200-2,300 sales per sq ft in these regions by the end of next financial year.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The retail industry is shifting toward quick commerce. While some players offer 10-minute delivery with high losses, Spencer's has positioned Jiffy as a 30-minute delivery proposition to balance growth with measured losses.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from both brick-and-mortar and online players. Key threat from e-commerce players and potential changes in FDI norms.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat lies in its strong regional presence in West Bengal and the premium positioning of Nature's Basket (AOV INR 750+). Sustainability depends on achieving the targeted 2-3% business EBITDA through store optimization.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
The business sees natural consumption tailwinds from major festivals like Diwali and year-end celebrations, particularly in West Bengal, which are expected to drive a stronger Q3.
Consumer Behavior
Consumers are rapidly migrating to online and quick delivery models, prompting the company's pivot to the Jiffy 30-minute delivery platform.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
The company monitors changes in FDI norms in the retailing industry, which could further intensify competition from international players.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the company's ability to fund continuous cash losses and debt obligations without further equity infusion from the promoter group, given the erosion of net worth.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High revenue concentration in West Bengal and Lucknow makes the company sensitive to regional economic shifts and local competition.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company faces the risk of its 30-minute delivery model being outpaced by 10-minute quick commerce competitors if consumer expectations shift further.