Kalyan Jewellers Share Price Falls 9%, Hits One-Month Low


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Synopsis:

 

Kalyan Jewellers shares declined over 9% on May 11, 2026, despite reporting strong Q4FY26 earnings with PAT rising 118% YoY and revenue jumping 66% YoY. The fall came after the PM urged citizens to postpone gold purchases amid rising West Asia tensions.

Kalyan Jewellers Share Price Falls 9%, Here’s Why

Kalyan Jewellers Share Price Decline

Kalyan Jewellers share price declined by more than 9% in the trading session of May 11, 2026, with its volumes rising sharply to around 317 lakh shares compared to its 30-day average volume of 64.2 lakh shares, showing heavy selling pressure. Kalyan Jewellers share price hit a fresh 1-month low and logged its sharpest single-day fall in nearly 4 months. 

This was due to the recent comment made by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, advising citizens to hold back their gold purchases owing to escalating geopolitics in West Asia.

The sharp fall in the stock came despite Kalyan Jewellers reporting strong Q4FY26 results. The company posted consolidated revenue of ₹10,274.9 crore for the quarter, up 66% YoY, while EBITDA rose 84% YoY to ₹735.7 crore. PAT for Q4FY26 jumped 118% YoY to ₹409.5 crore, showing strong demand momentum and improved operating efficiency. 

PM Modi’s Appeal to Delay Gold Purchases

Gold prices in India came under additional pressure today after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a public event over the weekend, urged citizens to rethink discretionary spending on gold and advised against fresh gold purchases for at least a year. The remarks, made in the context of India's rising import burden driven by elevated global crude prices and a weakening rupee, sent an immediate signal to the market. Domestic gold prices on the MCX fell nearly 0.40% following the advisory.


PM Modi's comments were part of a broader call to reduce India's dependence on expensive imports at a time when the current account deficit is widening and the rupee is under sustained pressure. India is the world's second-largest consumer of gold, and any advisory from the Prime Minister asking citizens to hold back on purchases carries significant weight both psychologically and in terms of actual demand expectations. 

Jewellery stocks also felt the pressure, with shares of major listed jewellers declining in Monday's session. The advisory effectively added a demand-side concern to gold prices that were already dealing with a strengthening dollar and easing geopolitical risk premium, making the combination of factors particularly unfavourable for the precious metal in the near term.

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Q4FY26 of Kalyan Jewellers: Quarter at a Glance

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, consolidated revenue came in at ₹10,274.9 crore, up 66% YoY from ₹6,181.5 crore in Q4FY25. On a QoQ basis, revenue was marginally lower by 1% from ₹10,343.4 crore in Q3FY26, showing a seasonally steady quarter after a strong Q3FY26.

Gross Profit for Q4FY26 stood at ₹1,321.9 crore, up 55% YoY from ₹850.1 crore in Q4FY25 and down 3% QoQ from ₹1,357.7 crore in Q3FY26. Gross Profit margin for the quarter came in at 12.9%, compared to 13.8% in Q4FY25 YoY and 13.1% in Q3FY26 QoQ, showing a modest compression on account of revenue mix.

EBITDA for Q4FY26 came in at ₹735.7 crore, up a strong 84% YoY from ₹399.4 crore in Q4FY25, and down 2% QoQ from ₹750.5 crore in Q3FY26. EBITDA margin stood at 7.2% in Q4FY26, compared to 6.5% in Q4FY25 YoY and 7.3% in Q3FY26 QoQ, showing consistent margin improvement on an annual basis.

EBIT came in at ₹622.6 crore, up 103% YoY from ₹306.1 crore in Q4FY25, and down 3% QoQ from ₹641.6 crore in Q3FY26. EBIT margin expanded to 6.1% from 5% in Q4FY25 YoY.

PBT for Q4FY26 came in at ₹538.8 crore, up 115% YoY from ₹250.6 crore in Q4FY25 and down 4% QoQ from ₹559.9 crore in Q3FY26. PBT margin stood at 5.2%, compared to 4.1% in Q4FY25 YoY and 5.4% in Q3FY26 QoQ.

PAT for Q4FY26 came in at ₹409.5 crore, up 118% YoY from ₹187.6 crore in Q4FY25 and down 2% QoQ from ₹416.3 crore in Q3FY26. PAT margin for the quarter stood at 4%, compared to 3% in Q4FY25 YoY and 4% in Q3FY26 QoQ.

Full Year FY26 Performance of Kalyan Jewellers

The full year picture is where the scale of Kalyan's growth really comes through. On an annual basis, consolidated revenue for FY26 stood at ₹35,742.9 crore, up 43% from ₹25,045.1 crore in FY25, a meaningful step-up in size within a single year.

Gross Profit for the full year came in at ₹4,704.3 crore, up 43% from ₹3,284.3 crore in FY25. Gross Profit margin remained stable at 13.2% in FY26 vs 13.1% in FY25, showing consistent pricing discipline even as the business scaled rapidly.

EBITDA for FY26 came in at ₹2,491.2 crore, up 64% from ₹1,517.2 crore in FY25. EBITDA margin expanded to 7% in FY26 from 6.1% in FY25, an improvement of 90 basis points on an annual basis, driven by the operating leverage benefits of rapid revenue scaling with controlled cost growth.

EBIT for FY26 stood at ₹2,068.3 crore, up 76% from ₹1,174.5 crore in FY25. EBIT margin expanded to 5.8% from 4.7% in FY25. PBT for FY26 stood at ₹1,802 crore, up 88% from ₹959.6 crore in FY25. PBT margin expanded to 5% in FY26 from 3.8% in FY25.

PAT for FY26 came in at ₹1,350.4 crore, up 89% from ₹714.2 crore in FY25. PAT margin expanded to 3.8% in FY26 from 2.9% in FY25, showing both revenue growth and improving operating efficiency across the business.

Jewellery Market Trends Favour Kalyan 

Kalyan's growth is playing out against a jewellery market that continues to evolve in its favour. The organised retail segment's share of the Indian jewellery market has grown from 5% in 2000 to 40% in 2025, and that shift towards branded, organised players like Kalyan is still underway. 

Wedding wear dominates the industry at 60% of total demand, followed by daily wear at 30% and fashion wear at 10%. Gold jewellery demand in rural India, which accounts for 60% of total ownership, continues to rise with income levels. 

South India constitutes the largest regional market at 40% share, followed by West at 25%, North at 20%, and East at 15%; a geographic profile that Kalyan, with its strong southern roots and expanding national presence, is well positioned to serve.

Management Commentary

Mr Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers India Limited said, “We ended the previous financial year on a very strong note and have carried the momentum into the ongoing financial year. We witnessed strong growth in our Akshaya Tritiya sale this year and we continue to see encouraging momentum in consumer demand, especially around wedding purchases during the current quarter.”

About the Author

SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

Published Date : 11 May 2026

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