Devyani International Ltd

Devyani International announced that the 34th Annual General Meeting(AGM) of the company will be held on 28 July 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net Loss of Devyani International reported to Rs 14.74 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against net loss of Rs 7.47 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. Sales rose 15.81% to Rs 1212.59 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 1047.08 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. For the full year,net profit declined 80.64% to Rs 9.15 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 47.26 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales rose 39.22% to Rs 4951.05 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 3556.32 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2025Mar. 2024% Var.Mar. 2025Mar. 2024% Var. Sales1212.591047.08 16 4951.053556.32 39 OPM %15.3212.44 -16.3715.66 - PBDT129.4387.92 47 582.66402.49 45 PBT-22.35-37.99 41 12.7917.67 -28 NP-14.74-7.47 -97 9.1547.26 -81 Powered by Capital Market - Live

However, revenue from operations increased 15.80% year-over-year to Rs 1,212.59 crore in the March 2025 quarter. Loss before tax was Rs 22.35 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to a loss of Rs 37.99 crore in the same period a year ago. Total expenses rose by 13.50% to Rs 1,247.90 crore in Q4 FY25, compared with Rs 1,099.40 crore in Q4 FY24, due to higher cost of materials consumed (up 18.38% YoY), higher employee benefits expense (up 10.36% YoY), and higher other expenses (up 15.58% YoY). EBITDA declined by 13.39% YoY to Rs 173.9 crore. The EBITDA margin remained flat at 16.6% in Q4 FY25, compared to the same period last year. On a full-year basis, the company's consolidated net profit tumbled 80.63% to Rs 9.21 crore on a 39.21% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 4,951.05 crore in FY25 over FY24. The company stated that it opened 257 net new stores in FY25, compared to 539 net new stores in FY24. The FY24 figure includes 283 Thailand KFC stores acquired on 18 January 2024. Ravi Jaipuria, non-executive chairman of Devyani International, said, 'We are pleased to report that DIL continues to demonstrate strong momentum in its growth journey' both organically and through strategic acquisitions. During FY2025, DIL reported consolidated revenue of Rs 4,951 crore, registering a robust 39.2% YoY growth. This performance was primarily driven by the strategic acquisition of KFC stores in Thailand and supported by ongoing store expansion in India. The company's EBITDA margin stood at 17%, while absolute EBITDA increased by 29.1% over FY24. Most recently, we announced the acquisition of Sky Gate Hospitality (owners of Biryani By Kilo & other brands) marking our entry into another high-potential food category. This acquisition further strengthens our overall brand portfolio and deepens our well laid out strategy. During the year, we also tied up with three international brands i.e. New York Fries, Tealive, and Sanook Kitchen. We are proud to share that we have recently opened the first NYF (New York Fries) store in Mumbai. This marks the beginning of our expansion with the new brands, with several more stores coming in the current year. Our store expansion strategy has been instrumental in driving growth and reinforcing our market leadership. By following a balanced approach of scaling our footprint while maintaining rigorous store level performance standards, we successfully added 257 net new stores during FY'25, taking our total Q4 & FY25 (Consolidated) DIL remains committed to its Strategic Growth Plan: - Plan to complete acquisition of controlling stake in Sky Gate shortly - Added 257 new stores in FY 2025. The total store count stands at 2,039, consolidated revenue at Rs 49.5 billion, growth of 39.2% vs FY24 - PBT at Rs 12.8 crs in FY25 vs Rs 3.7 crs in FY24, growth of 248% presence to 2,039 stores as of March 31, 2025. We have achieved our store rollout targets across all brands, reflecting disciplined execution and strong operational capabilities. As one of the leading players in the Indian QSR sector, we are well-positioned to capitalize on the anticipated recovery in the industry. Overall, we remain confident in our strategy, execution capabilities, and ability to deliver consistent growth. Our focus will remain on scaling profitably, strengthening both our core and emerging brands, and creating long-term value for all stakeholders.' Devyani International (DIL), among the fastest growing Chain Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) operators in the country, is the largest franchisee for Yum Brands (KFC & Pizza Hut) in India. The Company is also the sole franchisee for Costa Coffee Brand and stores in India. In addition, DIL caters to the South Indian vegetarian food lovers with Vaango, launched over a decade ago and is a prominent Brand in the Food Retail Business (FRB) category with its Food Courts. DIL has a strong presence across Airports in India where it serves a variety of F&B offerings. The counter rose 0.14% to Rs 180.95 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Devyani International will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 23 May 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Devyani International announced that an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Company will be held on 17 May 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Devyani International has announced the acquisition of controlling stake in Sky Gate Hospitality ('Sky Gate') along with its three brands i.e. 'Biryani By Kilo', 'Goila Butter Chicken', and 'The Bhojan'. This strategic move aims to enhance DIL's presence in the Indian cuisine segment by integrating these well-established brands into its portfolio. Founded in 2015 by Kaushik Roy and Vishal Jindal, Sky Gate has emerged as a strong player in India's food delivery sector. Sky Gate is amongst the first ones to introduce the 'Handi Biryani' concept and deliver freshly prepared biryani. Its flagship brand, Biryani By Kilo (BBK), is one of the leaders in the organized biryani market, offering authentic, dum-cooked biryanis prepared to order and delivered in traditional handis. Under the leadership of Roy and Jindal, Sky Gate has expanded its reach over 100 stores across 40+ cities, catering to the diverse culinary preferences of Indian consumers. This strategic move aligns with DIL's vision to diversify its offerings and deepen its strategy with respect to House of Brands. With this acquisition, DIL's brand portfolio now encompasses 10 strong and diverse food and beverage brands. This includes recent additions like Tealive, Sanook Kitchen and New York Fries. The acquisition of Biryani By Kilo, Goila Butter Chicken and The Bhojan, strengthens DIL's leadership position as one of the fastest-growing QSR chains in India. Powered by Capital Market - Live

The company will consider and approve the definitive agreements and issuance of equity shares of the company on a preferential basis to discharge the consideration payable for acquisition of controlling equity stake in Sky Gate Hospitality Private, operating restaurants under the brand 'Biryani by Kilo' and other brands. The issuance of equity shares shall be subject to the approval of equity shareholders at an extra-ordinary general meeting of the company. Devyani International (DIL), among the fastest growing chain Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) operators in the country, is the largest franchisee for Yum Brands (KFC & Pizza Hut) in India. It is also the sole franchisee for Costa Coffee Brand and stores in India. The company reported consolidated net loss of Rs 0.49 crore in Q4 FY25 as compared with net profit of Rs 9.62 crore in Q4 FY24. Net sales jumped 53.5% YoY to Rs 1,294.40 crore in Q4 FY25.Powered by Capital Market - Live

The Board of Devyani International will meet on 24 April 2025 to consider and approve the definitive agreements and issuance of equity shares of the Company on a preferential basis to discharge the consideration payable for acquisition of controlling equity stake in Sky Gate Hospitality, operating restaurants under the brand 'Biryani by Kilo' and other brands. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Devyani International will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 24 April 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net loss of Devyani International reported to Rs 0.49 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against net profit of Rs 9.62 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. Sales rose 53.52% to Rs 1294.40 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against Rs 843.13 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2024Dec. 2023% Var. Sales1294.40843.13 54 OPM %16.4717.35 - PBDT155.28102.66 51 PBT8.529.68 -12 NP-0.499.62 PL Powered by Capital Market - Live