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    Titan Company

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    Consumer Durables·8 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Titan Company reported a satisfying Q4 FY25 performance across segments, driven by innovation and execution excellence, despite challenging gold prices and discretionary consumption pressures. The jewellery business saw strong retail sales growth of 20% and maintained EBIT margins around 11.6%. Management expressed a bullish outlook for jewellery, targeting double-digit growth and significant store expansion, while remaining cautious on Lab-Grown Diamonds due to market instability.

    Highlights

    7

    • Domestic jewellery business EBIT margin was approximately 11.6% in Q4 FY25.

    • Jewellery retail sales growth (secondary) was around 20% in Q4 FY25.

    • Jewellery primary sales growth (NSV) was approximately 23% in Q4 FY25.

    • Studded sales secondary growth was around 10-12% in Q4 FY25.

    • Gold on Lease (GOL) rates almost doubled, increasing financing costs by 30-40%.

    • Management targets high double-digit growth for jewellery, aiming for 15-20% in the future.

    • Plans to open 40-50 new Tanishq stores and transform 50-60 existing stores in FY26/next 18 months.

    Concerns

    1

    • Gold price volatility and its impact on consumer sentiment and working capital.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items4 → 6 (+2)Risks discussed5 → 4 (-1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    02 metrics
    1. 01Standalone Jewellery Growth21%
    2. 02EBIT Growth12%

    Segment breakdown

    Jewellery Domestic Business
    11.6% EBITDA Margin20% Retail Sales Growth (Q4)23% Primary Sales Growth (Q4)11% Studded Sales Secondary Growth (Q4)
    List

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Jewellery EBIT Margin
    11-11.5%
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Jewellery Sales Growth
    high double-digit
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Jewellery Sales Growth
    15-20%
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Jewellery Sales Growth
    healthy double digit
    		High
    Distribution
    New Tanishq Stores
    40-50
    		High
    Distribution
    Existing Store Transformation
    50-60
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    6
    RiskSeverity

    Gold price volatility and its impact on consumer sentiment and working capital.

    High gold prices impact lower price band demand, increase financing costs (GOL up, 30-40% higher interest), and put strain on working capital. — Both acknowledged

    high

    Competitive intensity in the jewellery market, especially on making charges.

    High competitive intensity, particularly on making charges, continues to be a factor. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Uncertainty and price volatility in the Lab-Grown Diamond (LGD) market.

    Wholesale LGD prices continue to drop, creating a 'choppy situation' and customer confusion, leading Titan to maintain a wait-and-watch approach. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    International tariffs (US market) impacting costs and demand.

    Tariffs in the US market are not currently a significant cost, and management believes they are unlikely to mute demand, with potential for price increases if tariffs go up. — Management downplayed

    low

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • Specific quantum of hedging gain
    • Definite timeline/plan for LGD entry

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “consumers are looking for solutions both on terms of lightweight jewellery, lower caratage jewellery as well as probably lower making charge jewellery. So, you know, they still want gold but they're looking at how they can manage it within their budgets.”

    Reveals consumer adaptation strategies to high gold prices, impacting product mix and potential for lower margin products.

    asked by Manoj Menon

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Consumer Response to High Gold Prices

    Management noted a reticent consumer sentiment in the sub-₹50,000 price band due to sharp gold price increases. Consumers are seeking solutions like lightweight jewellery, lower caratage (18 carat, 9 carat), and lower making charge products to manage within budgets. Despite this, management would welcome a gold price correction as it would bring more customers into the market.

    02

    Jewellery Business Performance & Outlook

    The domestic jewellery business reported an EBIT margin of approximately 11.6% in Q4 FY25, supported by operating leverage and some hedging gains. Retail sales growth for jewellery was around 20%, while primary sales growth was 23%. Management reiterated its margin guidance of 11-11.5% and aims for 'high double-digit' growth, specifically mentioning a '15% to 20%' range for jewellery sales in the future, driven by positive tailwinds like a good wedding season and government spending.

    03

    Studded Jewellery Dynamics

    Studded jewellery saw secondary sales growth of 10-12% in Q4 FY25. Management clarified that while Solitaire buyers (especially for investment) are holding back due to price volatility, demand for smaller stone sizes and non-Solitaire studded jewellery (over 90% of the business) is robust. They are pivoting towards smaller carat sizes and leveraging portfolio play across brands like Tanishq, CaratLane, and Mia to drive growth in the sub-₹1 lakh range.

    04

    Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGD) Stance

    Wholesale prices of LGDs continue to drop, making them more affordable, but the market remains 'choppy' with new players entering. Management expressed caution about entering the LGD space, citing market instability, customer confusion, and the need to understand customer preferences and ensure a sustainable value proposition before committing.

    05

    Store Expansion and Transformation

    For FY26, Titan plans to open 40-50 new Tanishq stores, primarily franchised L2 or L3 formats. Additionally, a significant transformation program is underway, with plans to renovate, relocate, or add space to 50-60 existing stores over the next 18 months, covering a mix of franchise and company-owned outlets.

    06

    Working Capital and Gold on Lease (GOL) Costs

    The company experienced a 'little bit of strain' on working capital due to increasing gold prices and some year-end up-stocking for an early Akshaya Tritiya. Gold on Lease (GOL) rates 'almost doubled and more than doubled,' leading to a 30-40% increase in financing costs for the same quantity of GOL. Management plans to leverage GOL more to manage working capital but acknowledges the unpredictability of gold price trajectory.

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