VIP Industries is engaged interalia, in the business of manufacturing and marketing of luggage, bags and accessories.
Q2 FY26 Earnings Results
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Revenue from Operations: ₹406.34 crore, down 25.34% YoY from ₹544.26 crore, and a substantial decline of 27.62% QoQ from ₹561.43 crore in Q1 FY26, indicating significant profit erosion amid challenging demand conditions.
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Net Loss (PAT): ₹143.14 crore, sharply widening from a loss of ₹33 crore in Q2 FY25, representing a 333.10% YoY deterioration and a 992.67% decline from the smaller loss in Q1 FY26.
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EBITDA Margin: Margin turned deeply negative at -26.81% in Q2 FY26, compared to 2.59% in Q1 FY26 and -2.95% in Q2 FY25, driven by gross margin compression and operating losses.
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Gross Profit Margin: Deep contraction to -26.81% from 2.59% QoQ, reflecting inventory write-downs, raw material cost escalation, and intense discounting.
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Employee Benefits Expenses: ₹52.81 crore, a YoY increase in expenses as a percentage of sales, indicating limited ability to control costs during revenue decline.
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Operating Efficiency: Operating loss of ₹106.39 crore, the worst performance recorded, primarily due to gross margin erosion and high operating expenses.
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Capital and Financial Metrics:
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ROCE: -12.07% for H1 FY26, indicative of severe operating distress.
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Interest Coverage Ratio: -6.04 times, the weakest in recent history, reflecting unserviceable debts and operational losses.
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Debt: Increased to ₹477 crore, with a high inventory of ₹245 crore and receivables of ₹132 crore.
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Management Commentary & Strategic Insights
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The management highlighted a catastrophic performance driven by a sharp decline in demand for casual and formal luggage amid subdued travel and consumer spending.
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The company is undertaking aggressive cost-cutting, inventory rationalization, and product portfolio restructuring to curb losses.
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Market share pressures intensified due to price competition, inventory pile-up, and channel disruptions during the quarter.
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Despite mounting losses, the management maintains focus on long-term brand rebuilding, supply chain efficiency, and product innovation.
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Recovery will depend on macro demand revival, easing raw material costs, and strategic cost management initiatives.
Q1 FY26 Earnings Results
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Revenue from Operations: ₹566 crore, a YoY decline of 11.6%, but QoQ increased 13.6% over ₹498 crore in Q4 FY25.
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Net Profit: ₹56 crore, down 58% YoY from ₹134 crore, and declined from ₹80 crore in Q4 FY25.
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EBITDA Margin: 5.2%, down from 10.2% YoY, reflecting aggressive discounting and inventory clearance pressures.
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The company’s performance indicates a challenging demand environment with initial signs of operational stabilization.
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Management continues to focus on cost control, distribution realignments, and new product launches to rebound in H2 FY26.
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