24 May, Mumbai 2025
Apparel manufacturer and exporter Gokaldas Exports registered a 19.3 per cent Y-o-Y rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 52.86 crore during Q4, FY25 as against Rs 44.28 crore in Q4, FY24.
The company’s profit before tax (PBT) increased by 84 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 79 crore during the quarter. However, its expenses also rose by 23.32 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 955.8 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 775.03 crore in Q4 FY24.
Despite this rise in expenses, the company's revenue from operations increased by nearly 25 per cent to Rs 1,015.33 crore, contributing to its robust overall financial health. The company’s total income for the quarter expanded by 27 per cent to Rs 1,035 crore, driven by improvements in productivity and strong cost management. This financial discipline allowed the company to boost profitability and strengthen its margins, with EBITDA margins improving by 272 basis points compared to the same period last year.
For the full FY25, Gokaldas Exports achieved its highest-ever total income of Rs 3,917 crore, marking a 63 per cent increase from the previous fiscal year. The company’s profit before tax for the year grew by 37 per cent to Rs 218 crore in FY25.
Sivaramakrishnan Ganapathi, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Gokaldas Exports, states, the company consolidated acquisitions and delivered healthy growth in income and profits during the year. While it faces challenges like the reciprocal tariff imposed by the US that could impact margins, opportunities such as the India-UK Free Trade Agreement provide optimism for future growth, he adds.
