Shares of PC Jeweller rose as much as 14 percent to Rs 10.48 on the BSE after the company posted a 58 percent increase in fourth-quarter net profit to Rs 150 crore from Rs 95 crore a year earlier. The firm reported improved operational results supported by steady consumer demand and sales growth. Standalone revenue for the quarter increased 33 percent year-on-year to Rs 927 crore from Rs 699 crore. Full-year revenue reached Rs 3,353 crore, up 49 percent from Rs 2,243 crore in the previous year. EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs 180 crore, 25 percent higher than Rs 144 crore, while annual EBITDA grew 67 percent to Rs 861 crore. The company has reduced its debt by more than 90 percent since September 2024 and continues working toward a debt-free balance sheet. Management highlighted plans for rapid expansion through large franchise showrooms, government-linked outlets, and vertical integration via mining. A subsidiary established operations in Chad and secured a license for semi-mechanized gold mining. The firm also noted advanced talks with partners to open up to 100 large franchise stores over the next 12 to 18 months.
