Gokaldas Exports Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
Gokaldas Exports reported total income of Rs 4,065 crores for FY26, a 4% growth over the previous year, with India operations growing 10% while Africa business declined 19% due to AGOA-related uncertainties. Management said the company absorbed a tariff burden and offered net discounts of over Rs 90 crores to customers during the year, while EBITDA margin was sustained at the previous year's level. Management said the withdrawal of the penal 25% tariff and a subsequent US Supreme Court ruling led to a 10% tariff being imposed until July 24, 2026, and that AGOA was restored till December 2026, improving the outlook for FY27.
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Numbers mentioned
Total income: INR4,065 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“the company delivered a total income of INR4,065 crores, a 4% growth over the previous year”
S. Ganapathi, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net tariff discount to customers: over INR90 crores (FY26)
p. 3
“The company offered a net discount of over INR90 crores for the year to its customers to offset the tariff burden.”
S. Ganapathi, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Africa business revenue decline: 19% (FY26)
p. 4
“Africa business declined by 19%, primarily impacted in the period up to Q3 due to AGOA uncertainties, leading to a reduced order book for that period, resulting in a revenue drop of about INR180 crores.”
S. Ganapathi, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
India operations growth: 10% Y-o-Y (FY26)
p. 3
“In FY '26, India operations grew by 10% Y-o-Y despite U.S. tariff-related uncertainties, while Indian apparel exports witnessed a decline of 1.4%.”
S. Ganapathi, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex on new capacity: about INR170 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“During the year, the company spent about INR170 crores towards new capacity creation, which will pay out in the years ahead.”
S. Ganapathi, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net debt increase: INR395 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“Net debt has increased by INR395 crores, primarily driven by capex investments for incremental capacity expansion, additional investments in BTPL and increased working capital on account of volume increase.”
S. Ganapathi, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
BTPL Q4 revenue: INR190 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 14
“Q4 FY26, the revenue of that entity was INR190 crores.”
S. Ganapathi, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
BTPL EBITDA margin: loss of about 4% to 5% (Q4 FY26)
p. 14
“At an EBITDA level, I think the company lost about 4% to 5%.”
S. Ganapathi, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
India operations volume: 10.19 million pieces at INR742 (Q4 FY26)
p. 19
“For India operations, it's 10.19 million for the quarter at the rate of INR742.”
Sathyamurthy, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gokaldas stand-alone volume: 33.627 million pieces at INR765 (FY26)
p. 19
“For stand-alone, it is 33.627 million and at the rate of INR765.”
Sathyamurthy, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Atraco volume Q4: 5.63 million pieces at INR405 (Q4 FY26)
p. 21
“Atraco is 5.63 million pieces for Q4 at INR405.”
Sathyamurthy, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Atraco volume full year: 16.27 million pieces at INR420 (FY26)
p. 21
“for the full year, it is 16.27 million pieces for INR420.”
Sathyamurthy, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
India operations capacity: 52 million pieces
p. 16
“As far as India operations is concerned, it is 52 million and Africa operation is 40 million.”
Sathyamurthy, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
BTPL depreciation: around INR50 crores to INR54 crores
p. 21
“Depreciation is around INR50 crores to INR54 crores and interest on the debt component is around INR25 crores.”
Sathyamurthy, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Africa EBITDA margin — 8% to 10% · second half of FY27
stated as an aspiration by S. Ganapathi
p. 5
“I anticipate that in the second half of FY '27, Africa business would have an EBITDA margin of somewhere between 8% and 10%, and we are working towards that.”
S. Ganapathi, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Working capital reduction — INR75 crores to INR100 crores · this financial year
stated firmly by Sathyamurthy
p. 6
“Our intention is to work and bring down the working capital, by at least about INR75 crores to INR100 crores in this financial year in Gokaldas operations, that is in Gokaldas and Atraco operations.”
Sathyamurthy, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Africa revenue — $115 million to $120 million · FY27
stated conditionally by S. Ganapathi
p. 11
“we should at least target approximately $115 million, $120 million in revenue regardless of what the AGOA status is.”
S. Ganapathi, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth (excluding FTA benefit) — much more than 10% to 12% · FY27
stated as an aspiration by S. Ganapathi
p. 7
“I would probably reckon it will be much more than that.”
S. Ganapathi, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex for sustaining growth — at least 15% kind of growth
stated firmly by S. Ganapathi
p. 9
“But to sustain our at least 15% kind of growth, we will definitely work on the capex that is required to manage that and to deliver that growth.”
S. Ganapathi, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
New two-factory capex — INR80 crores to INR100 crores · spread over 2 years
stated conditionally by S. Ganapathi
p. 13
“The capex should be for both of them put together should be of the order of INR80 crores to INR100 crores. Probably it will get spread over 2 years.”
S. Ganapathi, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
BTPL revenue — in excess of INR1,000 crores · FY27
stated as an aspiration by S. Ganapathi
p. 14
“The revenue for FY27 for that company should be in excess of INR1,000 crores based on the momentum that it is going.”
S. Ganapathi, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
BTPL EBITDA — breakeven in H1, positive in H2, around 6% to 7% in H2 · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Sathyamurthy
p. 17
“In FY27, the company is aiming at, at least EBITDA breakeven in H1, and they intend to achieve EBITDA positive in H2. We can expect EBITDA around 6% to 7% in H2.”
Sathyamurthy, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Margin improvement — a couple of percentage point improvement · FY27
stated conditionally by S. Ganapathi
p. 15
“I feel that there will be a couple of percentage point improvement in margins Y-o-Y on account of the disruptions being behind us.”
S. Ganapathi, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
India EBITDA margin steady state — 13% to 13.5% · FY28
stated conditionally by S. Ganapathi
p. 18
“then I think the India EBITDA margin should be of the order of 13%to 13.5%, whereas the Africa EBITDA margin should be about 10% to 10.5% for that year.”
S. Ganapathi, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
BTPL EBITDA margin FY28/FY29 — closer to 12% in FY28, 14% in FY29 · FY28-FY29
stated as an aspiration by S. Ganapathi
p. 18
“Bombay Rayon in FY '28 also should be contributing an EBITDA margin of anywhere,I would say in FY '28, perhaps more closer to 12%. But if I, let's say, take an FY '29 view, it should also be of the order of 14%.”
S. Ganapathi, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Karnataka and Bhopal units revenue at steady state — INR300-odd crores · FY27
stated firmly by S. Ganapathi
p. 12
“Just the Karnataka and Bhopal units will add at steady state INR300 crores of top line.”
S. Ganapathi, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
New planned units revenue at steady state — another INR300 crores · FY28 or later
stated as an aspiration by S. Ganapathi
p. 12
“And then we have two other units which are in the planning stage. Those 2 units at its steady state, which will not be in FY27, but which will probably be in FY28 or even later, can add another INR300 crores.”
S. Ganapathi, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
BTPL merger completion — third quarter of FY27
stated conditionally by S. Ganapathi
p. 5
“The company has initiated merger of BTPL subject to NCLT approval. This is expected to conclude in the third quarter of FY '27.”
S. Ganapathi, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said Africa margin should improve to 8-10% in H2 FY27 and India margins will also improve as tariff burden eases.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Kaustubh Pawaskar: Will the 12% India EBITDA margin sustain and will Africa margins improve?
p. 5
“I anticipate that in the second half of FY '27, Africa business would have an EBITDA margin of somewhere between 8% and 10%, and we are working towards that.”
S. Ganapathi, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said working capital should moderate down in FY27 excluding the impact of BTPL merger.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Kaustubh Pawaskar: Will working capital improve going forward?
p. 6
“But I feel that the year ahead, Gokaldas working capital should moderate down or temper down a bit.”
S. Ganapathi, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said no, they do not factor in FTA benefits until they materialize.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Kaustubh Pawaskar: Has the UK-India FTA benefit been factored into FY27 outlook?
p. 7
“No, we are not considering. We do not consider until and unless the FTA actually fructifies.”
S. Ganapathi, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the order book is robust despite some customer caution around inflation.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Gunjan Kabra: How is US demand shaping up given currency and cost changes?
p. 8
“We are watching how U.S. retail sales will pan out in the second half of calendar '26 and early '27.”
S. Ganapathi, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they will do selective capex to sustain growth while watching the tariff situation.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Gunjan Kabra: Are new capex plans on hold being revived?
p. 9
“We will do some capex selectively. We will also watch and see how the markets react to how the tariff regime unfolds in July.”
S. Ganapathi, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said this time confidence is higher due to diversified customer base and ongoing customer discussions.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Vishal Mehta: What happens if AGOA renewal is delayed again like last time?
p. 11
“I feel confident that the revenue-fall this time may not be happening given the diversity of customer base, given the discussions that we have had”
S. Ganapathi, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management detailed Kolar Gold Fields ramp-up in Q1/Q2, Madhya Pradesh full capacity by Q3 FY27, and two new factories under consideration.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Vishal Mehta: What are the capacity commissioning timelines in India and Africa?
p. 11
“The second unit in Madhya Pradesh is getting commissioned, and we have started expanding the lines as we speak, and it will reach full capacity utilization by third quarter of FY27.”
S. Ganapathi, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they will try to push back price increases but expect only partial success given competitor pricing behavior.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Vishal Mehta: Can input cost increases be passed through to customers in H2?
p. 12
“our endeavor is to push back on that price increase. We may succeed in partially passing it on, not passing everything on in full”
S. Ganapathi, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said no, due to extraordinary tariff-related disruption, but expects them to perform as per plan in FY27.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Siddhant Mantri: Are recent acquisitions ramping up to internal targets?
p. 14
“So short answer, no, they are not up to our targets.”
S. Ganapathi, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed it to volume-driven operating leverage and removal of tariff discounts after mid-February, not any tariff refund bookings.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Chirag Jain: What drove the Q4 standalone margin expansion?
p. 15
“Okay. So largely, it is because of the sheer volume, the revenue growth that we had. So, the operating leverage helped. There has been no tariff reversals being factored in anywhere.”
S. Ganapathi, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management gave piece capacity figures and said BTPL is targeting EBITDA breakeven in H1 and 6-7% EBITDA in H2 FY27.
Answered by Sathyamurthy
Asked by Akashdeep Singh: What capacity does the company have in India and Africa, and what margin is expected for BTPL in FY27?
p. 16
“As far as India operations is concerned, it is 52 million and Africa operation is 40 million.”
Sathyamurthy, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management estimated India EBITDA margin of 13-13.5% and Africa margin of 10-10.5% in a steady FY28, subject to no major disruptions.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Niraj Mansingka: What steady-state margins can be expected in FY28?
p. 18
“then I think the India EBITDA margin should be of the order of 13%to 13.5%, whereas the Africa EBITDA margin should be about 10% to 10.5% for that year.”
S. Ganapathi, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said Q1/Q2 run rate would be about $24-25 million and it would ramp to $32-33 million per quarter in H2.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Bijal Shah: Will Africa revenue ramp evenly across quarters?
p. 21
“So, I think from a Q1, Q2 standpoint, we should be at a revenue run rate of about 24 million, 25 million.”
S. Ganapathi, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained the EU FTA needs ratification by 27 countries with completion expected around 2027, while the UK FTA awaits parliamentary ratification delayed by political issues.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Avinash Nahata: What is the status of the EU and UK FTA processes?
p. 22
“Directionally, while there is an understanding that an FTA should commence soon. I think we are seeing some delays on account of political issues as far as U.K. FTA is concerned.”
S. Ganapathi, page 22 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said labor availability varies by region and labor cost inflation is happening due to state wage hikes.
Answered by S. Ganapathi
Asked by Avinash Nahata: What is the labor availability and inflation situation in India?
p. 22
“recently in NCR, particularly in Haryana, the state government announced a 35% wage increase from April 1.”
S. Ganapathi, page 22 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Reciprocal and penal US tariffs disrupting business and margins
p. 3
“FY '26 marks a year of spectacular disruptions with the year beginning with the imposition of reciprocal tariff, which went through multiple iterations throughout the year.”
S. Ganapathi, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Middle East war raising raw material and fuel costs
p. 3
“The later part of the year also saw a war in the Middle East, which imposed an upward pressure on cost of raw materials.”
S. Ganapathi, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
AGOA uncertainty reducing Africa order book
p. 4
“Africa business declined by 19%, primarily impacted in the period up to Q3 due to AGOA uncertainties, leading to a reduced order book for that period, resulting in a revenue drop of about INR180 crores.”
S. Ganapathi, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Possible reimposition of tariffs under Section 301
p. 4
“Even if tariff is reimposed under Section 301, there is a strong likelihood that it will be somewhat similar to most competing nations from Asia.”
S. Ganapathi, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
US inflation and higher fuel prices affecting consumer spending
p. 5
“Inflation across economies on account of higher fuel prices could impact consumer spending.”
S. Ganapathi, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rupee hedges proving counterproductive amid rapid depreciation
p. 7
“You will appreciate that the rupee weakened so fast in the last few months that hedges have proven to be counterproductive for us”
S. Ganapathi, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Uncertainty over AGOA renewal timing
p. 10
“AGOA renewal is still to be decided. And my sense says that it may come towards the end of the year.”
S. Ganapathi, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Resistance from customers to absorb input cost pass-through
p. 12
“There is obviously a resistance back from the customers as well because they are also anticipating inflation-led demand challenges from the U.S.”
S. Ganapathi, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Labor cost inflation from state wage hikes in India
p. 23
“So, these kind of moves can happen in multiple parts of the country, and there could be some labor cost pressures.”
S. Ganapathi, page 23 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Unknown future geopolitical disruptions affecting margin guidance
p. 15
“What we don't know is what kind of disruptions will be unleashed in the year ahead. So, everything is subject to that.”
S. Ganapathi, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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