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Siyaram Q1 FY27: Retail scale-up begins as earnings improve

Siyaram Silk Mills Limited opened FY27 with a steady set of numbers and a clear message from management: the legacy fabrics-led business remains the foundation, but the next phase of growth is increasingly retail-first through ZECODE and DEVO.

For Q1 FY27, the company reported total income of INR466 crores versus INR400 crores in Q1 FY26, a year-on-year growth of 16.4%. EBITDA increased to INR40 crores from INR33 crores, taking the EBITDA margin to 8.6% from 8.2%. Profit after tax improved sharply to INR11 crores from INR5 crores, with PAT margin expanding to 2.4%.

Management attributed the quarter’s resilience to a diversified product portfolio and a strong brand lineup, even as consumption remained value-conscious and wedding and occasion-led demand saw some moderation due to the Adhik Maas period. Input cost inflation also stayed elevated during the quarter, and management indicated that price pass-through happens gradually given raw material volatility.

What drove the quarter

Siyaram’s revenue mix continues to be anchored by fabrics. In Q1 FY27, fabrics contributed 71% of revenue, garments contributed 19%, and yarn and others contributed 10%. This mix matters because the company is simultaneously funding a newer retail expansion agenda, while managing a core textile business that management repeatedly described as seasonal.

A key point of discussion was the line item cost towards development of property of INR24.6 crores in Q1 FY27. On the call, management clarified that this relates to the company’s one-off residential project at Dombivli, Thane, Maharashtra. The CFO and management explained that this amount is routed through the profit and loss statement as per accounting standards, with a corresponding adjustment through inventories. As explained on the call, the net effect on margins such as EBITDA is nil. Management also confirmed that no revenue has been booked from this project so far because there have been no sales.

Financial snapshot

Note: Total income includes other income. Other income in Q1 FY27 included interest collection from debtors, mark-to-market gains on investments, and rental income.

Siyaram 2.0: ZECODE and DEVO start to show scale

The company’s retail strategy is positioned as Siyaram 2.0, led by two company-owned, company-operated brands.

ZECODE is described as a fast fashion format targeting Gen Z, with store sizes in the range of 6,000 to 10,000 square feet and a stated focus on South India. DEVO is positioned in the ethnic wear segment, targeting men, with store sizes of 2,000 to 4,000 square feet and a focus on North India.

In Q1 FY27, Siyaram added 3 ZECODE stores and 2 DEVO stores. This took total store counts to 30 for ZECODE and 19 for DEVO.

Management also provided a rare revenue datapoint for the retail business. On the earnings call, management stated that retail generated about INR30 crores of revenue in Q1 FY27. For the full year, the company’s expectation is about INR160 crores of retail revenue.

However, management was equally clear about what it is not ready to disclose. Store-level unit economics and profitability are not shared due to small sample size and the limited number of stores that have completed over a year of operations. Management noted that for fast fashion, meaningful insights typically require a larger network size and a longer operating history. Still, it acknowledged that some ZECODE stores have turned EBITDA positive and have remained positive.

On store maturity, management indicated that ZECODE profitability is expected in about 1.5 to 2 years. It also differentiated the two retail formats: DEVO is described as more seasonal because it is tied to festive and wedding periods, whereas ZECODE is described as less seasonal and more driven by frequent, value-led purchases.

A learning that has influenced execution is store format. Management said that ZECODE initially started with smaller high-street stores of around 4,000 square feet but has gradually moved to larger format stores, with an average size of around 7,000 square feet. It said larger stores are performing better due to improved merchandise display and customer experience.

FY27 guidance and capital allocation signals

Management reiterated a full-year guidance of about 12% revenue growth and about 14% EBITDA margin, including the retail business. It also repeated an earlier stated expectation that retail could lead to an annual EBITDA margin drag of around 150 basis points. Management said it expects to remain within this range.

On capital allocation, management indicated that the company has been prudent with free cash flows in recent years and continues to expect positive free cash flow. For FY27, management stated a capex plan of around INR100 crores, with about INR40 to INR50 crores expected to go into the retail project.

The company also addressed questions around franchise-led expansion. Management acknowledged that franchising is an established model in both fast fashion and ethnic wear but said the company has not considered it as of now and is focused on building operational efficiency using internal capital.

Shareholder reward: bonus CNCRPS scheme becomes effective

A major corporate development disclosed in the presentation and reiterated in the call was the Scheme of Arrangement approved by the NCLT, Mumbai, on 21 July 2026. The Board took note of the order and declared the scheme effective from 30 July 2026.

Under the scheme, the company will issue 9% cumulative non-convertible redeemable preference shares by way of bonus to equity shareholders in two series.

Series I: 4 preference shares of face value INR10 each for every 1 equity share of face value INR2, redeemable at the end of the 3rd year.

Series II: 3 preference shares of face value INR10 each for every 1 equity share of face value INR2, redeemable at the end of the 5th year.

The company fixed 22 August 2026 as the record date for determining eligible shareholders.

In the announcement, the company also disclosed that, consequent to the scheme becoming effective, its authorised share capital increased from INR12 crores to INR3,288.41 crores, reflecting the large authorised preference share creation required for the scheme.

Sustainability and operating discipline

The investor presentation also highlighted sustainability initiatives. The company disclosed installed solar capacity of 6,792 kWp across facilities and estimated annual carbon emission reduction of about 5,000 to 6,000 metric tons of CO2. It also stated a target of 15% electricity consumption through renewable energy by 2030.

Other initiatives included energy efficiency upgrades such as LED lighting and high-efficiency motors. The company also cited a Miyawaki forest initiative at its J-177 plant, with more than 1,700 indigenous trees expected to absorb around 41,500 kilograms of CO2 per year.

Key takeaways from Q1 FY27

Siyaram’s Q1 FY27 numbers reflect a stable core business with improved profitability versus last year, even in a quarter impacted by a shift in wedding-related demand and ongoing input cost pressure.

The bigger narrative, however, is the company’s measured push into company-owned retail. With store counts rising and management stating a full-year retail revenue expectation of about INR160 crores, ZECODE and DEVO are moving beyond pilot scale. But the business is still early, disclosures remain limited, and management itself is framing the opportunity as long-term.

Alongside this, the bonus CNCRPS scheme is a notable shareholder reward mechanism, now effective with a fixed record date. This, coupled with the company’s history of dividends and a past buyback, reinforces its positioning as a company balancing reinvestment with shareholder payouts.

For FY27, the key monitorables from management’s own framing remain straightforward: delivery on the 12% revenue growth and 14% EBITDA margin guidance including retail, execution discipline in store rollouts, and the pace at which retail losses reduce toward the stated 150 basis point annual drag envelope.