Caratlane would be increasing its count of physical stores to around 75 by next financial year
The strong growth came despite the impact of regulatory changes on account of PMLA and the implementation of GST
Titan is the fifth largest watchmaker globally
Titan will become the latest Indian brand to ride on the back of the global e-retail major
In Q&A, he adds Titan has expanded brands in sarees, is reinventing watches to reach more customers
Strong 54% growth in jewellery business lifts share price by 10% to all-time high
The stock hit a new high of Rs 487, rallied 49% since January 2017, against 12% rise in the Sensex.
In a quarterly update shared on Tuesday, watch and jewellery major Titan says the demand scenario for its products had improved in the March quarter.Sales across its divisions have been good, pointing to a strong earnings period, it said, ahead of its quarterly results announcement. The Bengaluru-based entity's FY16 net sales were Rs 11,278 crore. It derives 75-80 per cent of revenue from branded jewellery and the rest largely from watches, eyewear and accessories. It is yet to disclose its March quarter earnings announcement date."Control on costs, along with strong growth in top line (revenue) and gross margins will enable the company to show a very good growth in bottom line (profit) for the quarter and consequently for the year," said S Subramaniam, chief financial officer. "The second half of the (financial) year exceeded expectations on all counts, despite a serious regulatory impact in the form of demonetisation. The year also saw significant landmarks for the company."For ...
On the volume front, nearly 5 lakh shares exchanged hands on the BSE
Affordable models will come under its other brands like Sonata and Fastrack
The company, which was hit by weak consumer demand for watches, is planning a multi-pronged approach to push growth
Titan derives 75-80% of its revenue from branded jewellery & the rest from watches, eyewear, others
Diamond jewellery could offset weakness in gold, and drive gross margin expansion
In the last quarter, the overall revenue from the watch business for Titan grew by 14%
By raising the pitch for its perfume label, Skinn, the company looks to expand its portfolio and reach within the urban demographic
The company had an exceptional item of Rs 96.88 crore on account of voluntary retirement scheme offered to its employees
Carat Lane has revenues of Rs 141 cr during the financial year ended March 31, 2016
Desai, 80, was ailing from acute gastro enteritis, a Tata Group spokesperson said
With its Caratlane acquisition, the company looks to leverage the trust of its flagship brand Tanishq to break into the growing online jewellery market
Interview with Managing director, Titan Co