Detailed Narrative
Strategic Re-orientation Post Amazon Exit
Newjaisa Technologies experienced a significant business disruption in February 2025 when Amazon stopped selling refurbished goods, impacting 65% of the company's sales. This necessitated a rapid re-orientation, leading to a revenue drop from ₹65 crores in FY25 to ₹40 crores in FY26. The company doubled down on its own channels, including its website and education vertical, achieving 225% growth in these alternative channels.
Financial Performance and One-Time Write-offs
For FY26, the company reported a negative EBITDA of approximately 6% and a cash burn of about ₹2.35 crores. This was largely influenced by a total one-time📎 write-off of approximately ₹13.85 crores, which included an inventory write-off of ₹12.38 crores. The inventory write-off was attributed to older generation stock and the Amazon channel exit, impacting overall profitability.
Inventory Management and Optimization
The company undertook a comprehensive inventory audit, resulting in the ₹12.38 crore inventory write-off, primarily for older generation laptops, desktops, and associated spares. Currently, 85% of the inventory is 8th generation and above, with 10-15% being older. The total inventory value stands at ₹26 crores, with an average aging of 90-105 days. Management aims to further optimize inventory by 10-15% but does not foresee significant increases or radical reductions beyond that due to order book requirements.
Growth in Own Channels and Enterprise Segment
Despite the overall revenue decline, Newjaisa's own channels, including its website and education vertical, demonstrated robust growth of 225% year-on-year. The company successfully pivoted to the enterprise segment, building a strong pipeline and transacting with at least 15 of the top 100 companies in India. This shift is expected to improve margins, supported by increased demand for refurbished products due to rising hardware costs (30-40% increase in RAM, SSD).
Cost Structure and Path to Profitability
The company's fixed cost component, including management overhead and capital expenditure, was approximately 15-20% of the P&L, contributing to the negative EBITDA. Management aims to stabilize this component at 7-8% as volumes scale, which is crucial for returning to positive EBITDA levels. The company currently holds a cash position of ₹15 crores, which is deemed sufficient to support growth in its re-oriented channels.