STRENGTHENING OUR ROOTS, ACHIEVING NEW HEIGHTS
Dear Shareholders
My heart is filled with a deep sense of gratitude, pride, and
responsibility as I pen this message. FY25 has been an extraordinary year for Aditya
Vision not just in numbers and milestones, but in the stories we have lived, the
lives we have touched, and the values we have strengthened.
We recorded our highest-ever Profit AfterTax (PAT) of 105 crore this
year, joining the elite list of listed companies with a profit after tax of over 100
crore.
But beyond this achievement lies something much more valuable your
trust. Our journey has never been just about business growth; it has always been about the
relationships we have built.
After all, "Sambandh Bharose Ka" is not just a tagline
it is the soul of Aditya Vision.
Building on a Decade of Steady Growth
With 30% year-over-year (Y-O-Y) revenue growth in FY25, we have
continued our momentum of delivering a steady performance with a healthy 10-year revenue
compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% from FY15 to FY25. Despite economic headwinds,
changing consumer behaviors, and a dynamic retail landscape, we have not only endured but
also flourished. We began this financial year with cautious optimism, recording a strong
Q1 FY25, which contributed 36% of our revenue. Due to the early onset of summer, demand
for consumer durables surged, and we were well-prepared to meet it.
As many of you may recall, Q3 FY25 was marred by sluggish demand across
the country. FMCG giants and consumer brands were all grappling with reduced spending.
And yet, we stood firm.
A testament to this resilience is that Q4 FY25 is recorded as the best
fourth quarter in Aditya Vision's history.
Revenue grew to 487 crore from 376 crore in Q4 FY24, representing a 30%
Y-O-Y growth. We opened 14 new stores, and our Profit AfterTax (PAT) doubled to 16 crore
from 8 crore over the same period, with a year-over-year Y-O-Y growth of 104%.
What keeps this engine running is not just strategy or foresight it is
our people. Their energy, commitment, and belief in our mission have been instrumental in
scripting this 25-plus-year-long growth story.
Growing with Purpose, Expanding with Heart
We opened 30 new stores this year, taking our total count to 175
stores, with a robust presence across Bihar (112), Jharkhand (29), and Uttar Pradesh (34).
Notably, we expanded our presence in Central Uttar Pradesh with considerable success.
A defining moment for us was the opening of six showrooms in Lucknow in
a single day.
It was an emotional as well as logistical feat. Our team worked with
quiet determination, the pride in their eyes reflecting the hope of thousands of families
who now have a reliable, accessible, and modern electronics retail destination in their
neighborhood.
We take pride in our zero-store-closure track record since our
inception. This is a testament not just to the success of our model but to the strength of
our Transfer customer relationships.
Empowering Our People The Soul of Aditya Vision
Electronic retail in India has traditionally seen very little
participation from women. At Aditya Vision, we are actively working to change this.
Today, we are proud to share that every store now has female team
members, and we continue to expand our efforts to promote inclusivity. Their presence
brings diversity and unique customer insights that elevate our brand experience.
Another milestone was the vesting of ESOPs into our employees'
Demat accountsforthefirsttime.What made this moment truly special was that these were
widely distributed to our employees regardless of their role or rank, because loyalty and
dedication come from the heart, not a designation. Every loyal, dedicated member who has
been part of our journey is now a shareholder in our Company.
Resonating with Our Regions
Operating primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, we serve a
population base that constitutes 30% of India's total population. These states, rich
in culture, history, and aspiration, are often underserved in terms of modern retail
experiences.
By aligning our offerings with local tastes, understanding cultural
nuances, and maintaining affordability, Aditya Vision has become a household name across
the Hindi Heartland.
Every store is a promise of quality, value, and connection. We are
proud that people now see us as more than a retailer we are a neighbor, a
well-wisher, and a trusted friend.
Strategic Partnerships, Seamless Experiences
Behind every great customer experience lies an intricate web of
efficiency. Our strong partnerships with over 100 domestic and international brands ensure
that our guests always find what they need on our shelves. Collaborations with leading
financing entities have enabled us to offer easy, accessible EMIs to our guests, making
aspirations affordable for every household.
A Market Ripe with Opportunity
India's consumer durables and electronics market is poised for
exponential growth. From a size of $83.70 billion in 2024, it is expected to nearly double
to $152.59 billion by 2033. Rising incomes, digital penetration, and a young, aspirational
population will fuel this growth.
We are incredibly well-positioned to tap into this momentum. Our focus
remains on the semi-urban and rural markets the real heartbeat of Bharat. With increasing
electrification, cheap data, rising smartphone usage, and central/state social welfare
measures through Direct Benefit it bodes well for economic optimism in these regions.
The concentration of 30% of India's estimated population in the
regions where we have already established our footprint and are expanding our presence 13
crore people residing in Bihar, 4 crore in Jharkhand, and 24 crore in Uttar Pradesh also
presents exponential opportunities for expansion and growth.
Aditya Vision is ready to lead the next wave of inclusive retail
expansion and capitalize on these enormous opportunities.
Our strategy is clear: to deepen our foothold in Bihar and Jharkhand,
expand strategically in Uttar Pradesh, and look for opportunities in the wider Hindi
Heartland as well as in underserved states.
Shaping Tomorrow with Purpose
We aim to continue our journey of steady and meaningful growth,
targeting a 20 25% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue over the next 3 to 5
years, driven by our commitment to serving more customers, entering new markets, and
deepening the trust we have established.
We assure you that every decision we take, every store we open, and
every partnership we forge is done with one goal in mind: creating lasting value for all
our stakeholders customers, employees, investors, and communities.
A Personal Reflection
When we began this journey, we had a simple vision to bring world-class
electronics retail to the underserved and underpenetrated Hindi Heartland of India. We
started humbly, with one store and one team with big dreams. But the numbers, while
heartening, do not define us. What defines us is our commitment to provide the best-suited
product to a daughter who walks into our store to buy her parents their first LED TV, a
farmer who finances a refrigerator for his home, and a young professional who buys her
first laptop with her savings. These are the moments that matter. These are the lives we
aim to touch.
And, lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to the following
people:
Our shareholders we thank you for your continued support and
belief in our journey. Our guests we thank you for letting us be a part of your lives. Our
employees we thank you for your unwavering dedication and love. Our partners and
associates we thank you for growing with us.
FY25 was special. FY26 will be even more ambitious. With your blessings
and our shared purpose, Aditya Vision will continue to rise not just in size, but also in
becoming a beacon to millions of countrymen.
With warmth and gratitude,
Yashovardhan Sinha
Chairman and Managing Director
Aditya Vision Limited