Gokaldas Exports Q4 Profit Rises Despite Higher Expenses

Mumbai: Gokaldas Exports Limited, a leading apparel manufacturer and exporter, reported a robust performance for the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY25, with consolidated net profit rising 19.3% year-on-year (YoY) to ?52.86 crore, up from ?44.28 crore in the same period last year.

The company’s profit before tax (PBT) saw a sharp increase of 84% YoY, reaching ?79 crore in Q4 FY25.

However, the quarter also witnessed a notable increase in expenses, which rose by 23.32% YoY to ?955.8 crore, compared to ?775.03 crore in Q4 FY24.

Despite rising costs, revenue from operations grew by nearly 25% to ?1,015.33 crore, supporting the company’s strong financial performance. Total income rose 27% to ?1,035 crore, driven by improved productivity and effective cost management.

The company also improved its profitability, with EBITDA margins expanding by 272 basis points compared to the same quarter last year.

For the full financial year FY25, Gokaldas Exports recorded its highest-ever total income of ?3,917 crore, reflecting a 63% increase over the previous year. Annual PBT rose by 37% to ?218 crore, according to its filing with the stock exchange.

Commenting on the results, Sivaramakrishnan Ganapathi, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, said:

“FY25 has been a landmark year as we successfully integrated acquisitions and delivered solid growth in both income and profits. While challenges like the reciprocal US tariff may impact margins, developments like the India-UK Free Trade Agreement offer promising opportunities for the future.”

Founded in 1979, Gokaldas Exports is one of India’s largest apparel exporters, supplying to over 50 countries. The company operates more than 30 production units and employs over 51,000 people, producing approximately 87 million garments annually.

With inputs from IANS