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Table of Contents
About Raymond & Year in Review 2-33 Business Review 50-69
Raymond at a Glance 2 Branded Textile 50
Our Businesses 4 Branded Apparel 52
Accelerating Transformation 8 Retail 56
Chairman and Managing Director’s Message 10 Garmenting 58
Raymond Transformation Drivers 12 High Value Cotton Shirting 60 Embarking on the transformational
Our Brands 14 Tools & Hardware 62 journey three years back and
Our Reach 16 Auto Components 64
being agile in our strategy of
Our Strengths 18 Denim 66
‘Raymond Reimagined’, we are
Lifestyle CEO’s Overview 20 FMCG 67
Group CFO’s Overview 22 Raymond Realty 68
steadfast on our path towards
Key Performance Indicators 24 Our People 70-71 building the Raymond for tomorrow.
Risk Management Framework 28 Beyond Business 72-73 In FY 2018-19, we entered a phase of
Our Board & Management 30 Awards & Accolades 74-75 focussed execution, building
Passion Stories 36-47 Stock Performance & Shareholding Pattern 76 tech-enabled capabilities and
platforms that would gear the
organisation for futuristic
long-term growth and value creation.
For FY 2019-20, we are preparing
ourselves for future opportunities
to fulfil our vision to build on our
strengths, capabilities and offerings.
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‘The Raymond Group’ (or “Company”) includes reference to the Raymond Limited, its Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associates.
Raymond at a glance
For close to a century, Raymond
has been synonymous with
Excellence, Quality and Trust. Raymond Reimagined
Raymond enjoys the patronage of millions of consumers. The Raymond Group was incorporated in
It is a brand that has consistently delivered—for over 1925. Over the years, the organisation
nine decades—world-class products and services transformed from being an Indian textile player
to its consumers. The sustained admiration for the to a large diversified group with leadership
brand Raymond is a manifestation of the Company’s position in Textiles and Apparel sectors, as
organisational values and capabilities. well as presence across FMCG, Engineering
and Prophylactics industries in domestic and
global markets.
Our values
Excellence Quality Trust
At Raymond, we believe in achieving An iconic brand that has been at Having stayed relevant for over
excellence in all we do. Be it crafting the helm of innovation, Raymond nine decades, the trust bestowed
world-class offerings, implementing has always been recognised for on Raymond by stakeholders has
industry best-practices or delivering a its high-quality product offerings. enabled us to become an iconic brand.
delightful service experience, the quest The testimony to Raymond’s success Being one of India’s most trusted
for excellence is integral to Raymond. is its loyal consumer base spanning textiles and apparel brands, we believe
domestic and international markets. that conducting business in a fair,
transparent and ethical manner is
pivotal to building strong relationships.
~20,000 Shirts
Mainly USA, Europe
Points-of-sale in 600+
towns in India and exports
and Japan
to over 40 countries
Branded Apparel
Raymond Ready to Wear
1,647
Park Avenue Sales (` Crores)
17% Growth* Read more on Page 58
Color Plus
Parx
8,300+ High Value Cotton Shirting
Points-of-sale in
500+ towns in India Cotton 648
Sales (` Crores)
Linen
13% Growth*
Read more on Page 52
6.3 mn 1,444
Raymond Rewards Exclusive Stores
members 1,392 stores in around 600
cities and towns in India and
Read more on Page 60
Read more on Page 56 52 global stores in 9 countries
Steel Files
401
Fabric
876
Garments Revenue (` Crores)#
Cutting Tools Sales (` Crores)
7% Decrease
12% Growth*
Hand Tools
FMCG
Park Avenue
350,000+
Read more on Page 62 KamaSutra Outlets
Premium
Synergistic
Business Model
New Segments Post integration of the value chain
New launches under apparel portfolio in the FMCG businesses, innovative
such as Khadi, Ethnix, Ceremonial, value-additions to product categories
Operational Excellence and the high-end bespoke lounge have helped Raymond achieve market
Raymond’s state-of-the-art linen called ‘Atelier’ are proving to be the leadership in several segments.
manufacturing unit in Amravati game-changers in the way experiential Engineering businesses continue
Close Collaboration with commenced operations in April 2018 sales is evolving amongst the to grow profitably with a renewed
Channel Partners and achieved nearly 100% capacity Indian diaspora. potency due to improvements in
utilisation within a quarter of its launch; operational efficiencies.
Tech-driven In FY 2018-19, Raymond achieved
the garmenting facility in Hawassa,
the fastest and largest expansion of
With technological infrastructure and enhancing customer experience, Raymond Ethiopia, is stabilising.
physical retail presence countrywide
is on its way to become a data-driven future ready organisation where real-time
through asset light franchise led model,
customer data becomes the source of business intelligence and valuable insights.
which is another first for the industry.
Tomorrow on
Our Mind
Dear Shareholders, it was crucial for me to give up on industry by rapidly adding tailoring
all the responsibilities of day to day hubs across the country. In addition,
With Raymond Reimagined in our heart
management of multiple businesses we created over 3 million hours
and tomorrow on our mind, we are
and the company’s leadership team has of employability for Khadi artisans
re-writing the fundamental rules by
been reconstituted with the induction in more than 75 clusters across
which our group is run today. To meet
of new board members, bringing in 16 states in India.
the aspirations of an ever evolving
valuable expertise and experience.
consumer, rapidly changing dynamics Reckoned with the pioneering
of work environment and how humans With these broad changes and the initiatives in the field of education
are embracing technology, we are infusion of talented and experienced and providing equal opportunities
well on course on the journey of leadership, the company is geared for to all, at Raymond Group, we stay
augmenting who we are. exceptional growth. In FY 2019-20 the committed to our role in creating
Indian economy is expected to continue access and excellence in education.
With a strong financial performance
its journey of growth, the key demand We have added yet another school as
during FY 18-19 by all our
driver being its growing population Smt. Sunitidevi Singhania School at
businesses and purposeful strides
of young and aspiring professionals. Thane, which is due to commence in
on strategic milestones, we are
This presents an opportunity for us as the academic year starting June, 2019.
making steady progress towards
we have aggressively expanded our Today, we impart quality education to
our vision of Raymond Reimagined.
physical presence across the country 10,000 children a year through our
The business continues to build
to ensure last mile delivery. Our digital various schools and have a vision
capacities for enhanced performance
platforms complement these efforts to take this number to 1,00,000
and delivery across verticals with
by offering a seamless customer students countrywide.
innovative products and services
experience. Also, our international
as well as technology adoption that Today, with tomorrow on our mind, we
operations continue to stabilise that
include digitisation and automation. are building capabilities enabled by
is boosting our presence in US and
As the inevitable march of technology technology to create an organisation
Europe. I am also happy to report
continues, the Raymond of today has that is nimble footed and ready for
that our linen manufacturing plant in
positioned itself at the forefront of this future opportunities. Taking forward
Amravati stabilised in FY 2018-19.
movement to enable futuristic growth the last years’ customer centricity
and sustained value creation backed by The company is exploring newer theme ahead, and in the era where
future-ready eco-systems, AI, machine avenues to continue to enhance differentiated products and services
learning, advanced analytics, and more. shareholder value. This objective marks will keep us ahead of the curve,
its foray into the real estate sector with we are focussed to keep consumer
Today, we remain committed to
Raymond Realty. This foray underlines at the forefront to create a new
ensuring the highest standards of
our aim to unlock value and to monetise legacy for Raymond.
corporate governance and excellence
company’s assets by developing
The business continues to build at Raymond. I continue to advocate that
20 acres from the land parcel that it
capacities for enhanced performance if family businesses don’t adapt and
holds in Thane.
Gautam Hari Singhania
and delivery across verticals with bring in the distinction of ownership Chairman and Managing Director
and management then they run the In a bid to encourage inclusive
innovative products and services
risk of being obsolete. Having said growth, Raymond continues to enrich
as well as technology adoption that that, I stepped down as Chairman the tailoring ecosystem, providing a
include digitisation and automation. of Raymond Apparel Limited in platform for skill development in the
November 2018. As a large business, textiles and apparel manufacturing
Growth
Unlocking value
4 POWER BRANDS
Khadi
FMCG
Male Grooming and Sexual Wellness
Raymond is amongst the most trusted brands in India with near 100% consumer awareness
Engineering
Sources – Market data, AC Nielsen reports - Moving Average Trend, *10 months, #12 months, Brand Trust Report
1,092 52 1 4
stores stores plant Global offices
300
stores
20 London
Manufacturing
Locations
Ethiopia
51
tailoring hubs
Tailoring Hub
Locations
Mumbai
Corporate Office
Enduring partnerships
Strong and long-term relationship with suppliers, outsourcing partners and
Raymond is distribution channel
One of the world’s largest vertically and Renowned for manufacturing Super Manufacturer of finest 340s count • Continuous engagement with our suppliers help in sourcing raw material at
horizontally integrated manufacturers 250s – the finest fabric in the world cotton and 150 lea pure linen fabrics cost-effective prices
of worsted suiting fabric
• Our outsourcing partners help in keeping our overall cost down, give flexibility in our
production schedule and reduce the capital requirement in business
Building Capabilities
SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE GROWTH
This new facility is consistently producing The apparel and fabric retail businesses
MODEL
the highest quality of linen yarn and fabric at Raymond have over 20,000 unique
Raymond introduced a slew of initiatives
along with servicing not just the domestic points of reach through diverse
to create sustainable social ecosystems
Eye on Synergistic
Our Garmenting business delivered Creating value in the non-core
supply chain initiatives & adopted
a strong top line growth of 13% with businesses, we continue to maintain
new technology platforms which are
stable EBITDA margin at 5.1% (LTL the profitable growth momentum in
expected to improve the operational
EBITDA Margin at 5.9%). The top line the Auto Components and Tools &
Profitable Growth
efficiencies. This will result into a
was driven by increased exports to Hardware businesses. The FMCG
better collaboration among channel
US and European markets. The margins business is expected to continue
partners, improved inventory
were impacted mainly due to lower the strong growth momentum along
management with stronger controls
capacity utilisations in our Ethiopia with maintaining market leadership
and will eventually provide clear
plant. Adequate measures have been position in Men’s deodorant category.
At Raymond, with our customer centricity approach, we visibility across all elements. This will
taken to streamline the initial operating The business is now driven by
support us in optimising the working
accelerated the pace of transforming the organisation by challenges in staff training and plant increased investments in brands and
capital thereby reducing debt and
enhancing our capabilities and building newer platforms that stabilisation processes. Ethiopia is
improving cash flows.
capacity building for introduction of
are tech enabled and will help the organisation to take a leap emerging as a new garmenting hub new products and to streamline the
for exports to US and Europe, with a Raymond has sustained its focus on processes and operations.
forward giving us the first mover advantage thus, reaffirming our
healthy order book, we are confident developing its core business with
commitment of creating enhanced value for all our stakeholders. it will help us improve the capacity continued category expansion in
In line with our stated guidance, we are
on course to generate higher cash flow,
utilisation and achieve cost efficiencies 4 Power brands, scaling up the new
increased RoCE and improved EBITDA
in short to mid-term. customer segments, widening retail
primarily due to subdued rural 140 bps from 9.1% in the previous year margins. With ever changing and
footprint and offering customised
demand towards the second half of to 10.5% in FY 2018-19. The High Value Cotton Shirting vulnerable business environment that
wardrobe solutions which remain the
the year coupled with liquidity issues. segment reported a strong 13% sales poses multiple challenges, ensuring
Strong domestic volume growth key growth drivers. In-line with our
While consumer sentiments were growth driven by increased linen financial prudence coupled with ethical
propelled 8% growth (9% on excluding franchise based asset light model,
moderated, the long term consumption fabric and yarn sales. The EBITDA governance framework will ensure that
GST impact) in sales in Branded Textile, we penetrated deeper into new towns
story remains intact. margin improved significantly to 13.7% we remain on the growth trajectory.
our flagship business. The growth was and expanded our network into about
(LTL EBITDA Margin at 14.5%) led by
At Raymond, with our customer driven by network expansion supported 600 towns. Within 24 months, we have
Amravati linen manufacturing facility
centricity approach, we accelerated the by growth in institutional and exports opened 300+ stores in mainly Tier III, Sanjay Bahl
achieving the full capacity utilisation.
pace of transforming the organisation category. Strong growth witnessed IV & V towns & cities. This has been a Group CFO
by enhancing our capabilities and in the TRS & MBO channels as well. For Tools & Hardware business, capital efficient model and we intend to
building newer platforms that are tech The EBITDA margin was impacted the overall turnaround strategy of open another 100 in the coming year.
enabled and will help the organisation mainly due to increase in wool building operational efficiency and
Financial prudence and operational
to take a leap forward giving us the and input costs. product rationalisation worked well,
excellence is now at the core of
first mover advantage thus, reaffirming resulting in top line growth of 10%
The Branded Apparel segment posted Raymond Reimagined. To counter
our commitment of creating enhanced (12% on excluding GST impact) and
strong profitable sales growth of 16% increase in raw material costs
value for all our stakeholders. EBITDA margin improving to 10.7%.
(17% on excluding GST impact) with especially wool cost, we have taken
BUILDING CAPABILITIES FOR strong performance across brands and The Auto Components business has price hikes in our product offerings
ENHANCED EFFICIENCIES new customer segments along with seen capacity enhancements during and we have also re-engineered
As Raymond evolves with changing strong sales growth in MBO channel the year to meet the incremental our manufacturing processes in
customer behaviour, the tech enabled supported by EBO and LFS channels. demand. The business maintained its order to factor in rising input cost.
systems and processes along with In-line with our stated strategy of strong profitable growth momentum This price correction will improve the
financial prudence will lead the way for driving profitability, the EBITDA margin of 19% (20% on excluding GST realisations next year resulting in better
Dear Shareholders, Raymond to emerge as a more efficient doubled to 3.7% (LTL EBITDA Margin impact) top-line growth along-with EBITDA margins.
organisation that will be ready for at 4.2%) from 1.6% mainly due to EBITDA margin improvement to 22.6%
The last financial year was filled with In-line with our stated strategy
tomorrow and will deliver sustainable, better channel mix, contribution from (LTL EBITDA Margin at 22.7%) in
external vulnerabilities arising out of of deleveraging through asset
profitable growth over the long term. new segments and overall operational the current year.
rising oil prices, trade wars between monetisation and unlocking value,
efficiencies. Our four power brands
major global trading partners and PROFITABLE GROWTH ENHANCING VALUE CREATION the Company forayed into the real
registered a revenue growth of 14%
US monetary tightening, but India Revenues for FY 2018-19 at an overall We continue to focus on the three estate development on 20 acres
during the year. This year also saw the
outshined as the world’s fastest consolidated level have grown by 11% strategic levers to deliver enhanced of land parcel. During the year, we
successful launch of our Ethnix and
growing large economy majorly from ` 6,025 Crores to ` 6,708 Crores. value: Capital Allocation, Sustainable launched a residential housing project
Ceremonial range and we see immense
led by a robust consumption story. The EBITDA margin expanded by Growth, and Cost Efficiencies. under ‘Raymond Realty’, a major
potential in these new segments
However, the GDP growth moderated step towards unlocking value from
Indicators Revenue
EBITDA
5,428
522
5,296
506
5,509
423
6,025
546
6,708
702
EBITDA % 9.6% 9.6% 7.7% 9.1% 10.5%
EBIT 360 347 266 376 506
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR EBIT % 6.6% 6.6% 4.8% 6.2% 7.5%
PBT before exceptional 160 158 88 192 273
Revenue (` Crores) EBITDA (` Crores) EBIDTA Margin (%) Net Profit (` Crores)
PBT % 2.9% 3.0% 1.6% 3.2% 4.1%
6,708 702 10.5% 168 Net profit 113 85 26 135 168
6,025 6,708 546 702 9.1 10.5 135 168
4,668 4,922 5,252 6,109 6,664 10.3 9.1 6.8 8.9 11.2
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19
5-YEAR TREND OF REVENUE AND PROFITABILITY * ROCE is calculated as EBIT/Closing Capital Employed
Revenue (` Crores) Net Profit (` Crores) & EPS (`) Net Debt^ to EBITDA Net Debt^ to Equity
5,428 5,296 5,509 6,025 6,708 113 85 26 135 168 2.8 3.2 4.0 3.5 2.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
27.4
21.9
18.4
13.8
4.2
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19
4%
Branded Textile Branded Apparel Garmenting 6%
2,545 2,702 2,714 2,915 3,153
17.5% 17.3% 14.1% 15.7% 13.8%
1,011
1.2%
1,119
2.0%
1,270 1,424 1,647
-1.0% 1.6% 3.7%
533
9.7%
593
8.3%
639 691 779
8.4% 5.2% 5.1% 46% 9%
India
EBITDA LTL (%) 14.7% EBITDA LTL (%) 4.2% EBITDA LTL (%) 5.9%
83%
11%
58 Closures
1,219 1,444
67
31 335
299
210 6
6
68 68
21
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 March 2018 TRS MTM* EBO March 2019
Sales EBITDA Margin (%) Sales EBITDA Margin (%) Sales EBITDA Margin (%)
LTL EBITDA (%) LTL EBITDA (%)
* The results shown are for 100% operations and include minority interest. * MTM includes 46 converged stores as on March 2019 (41 as on March 2018)
** EBITDA LTL (%): Like to Like EBITDA margin excluding common cost allocation for comparable basis. Company entered into contracts with group
companies for allocation of common costs from Q1 FY19, resulting in allocation to its group companies / business segments. The impact on net profit of
the group is insignificant.
Regulatory risks
Mitigation
Human resource risk Raymond has initiated various measures, including rolling out strategic
Our risk management infrastructure talent management system, training and integration of learning and
Retaining the existing
Board of Directors development activities.
talent pool and
Risk management is embedded in the Company’s
attracting new talent The Company has established Raymond Leadership Academy, which
operating framework.
helps to identify, nurture and groom managerial talent within the
Raymond’s approach to addressing business risks is Audit Committee Raymond Group to prepare them for future leadership roles.
comprehensive and includes periodic review of such risks
The Company has instituted ‘Raymond Awards for Excellence’ to
and the framework for mitigating controls.
recognise exemplary performance and promote desired behaviour in
Business risks and mitigation plans are also reviewed as part Risk Management Committee the organisation.
of internal audit, which is entrusted to Messrs Mahajan &
Raymond has also implemented a fully automated performance
Aibara. The main focus of internal audit is to review business
management system.
risks, test and review controls, assess risks and business
processes, besides benchmarking controls with best Senior Management
practices in the industry. Strategic risk Raymond has well-defined processes and procedures for
obtaining approvals for investments in new businesses and
The Company has in place a well-defined and adequate Emerging businesses,
Business Unit Management and Internal Audit capacity expansions.
internal financial control structure. During the year capital expenditure
under review, such controls were tested and no material for capacity expansion
weaknesses were observed either in design or operations. and other purposes are
Risk Governance Architecture normal strategic risks
faced by the Company
Mr. Gautam Hari Singhania Mrs. Nawaz Gautam Singhania Mr. Boman Irani Mr. Akshay Chudasama
Chairman and Managing Director Non-Executive Director Independent Director Independent Director
• Appointed as the Whole-time Director on the • Established a reputation for being an • Amassed over 20 years of experience in the • Involved in law practice since 1994
Board of Raymond Limited in 1990 astute and creative entrepreneur realty industry as a first-generation real estate
• Was a partner at AZB & Partners and J. Sagar Associates
developer and entrepreneur
• Elevated to the position of Chairman & • Carved a niche for herself on the
• Developed an in-depth expertise in cross-border
Managing Director in 2000 back of her aggressive zeal in the • Currently serves as Chairman & Managing
M&A and private equity deals across sectors
realm of creative design Director, Rustomjee Group
• Steered Raymond Group to emerge as an
• Serves as a Managing Partner at Shardul Amarchand
internationally reputed fabrics-to-fashion player
Mangaldas and heads the firm’s practice in Mumbai region
Mr. I D Agarwal Mr. Pradeep Guha Mr. Shiv Surinder Kumar Mr. S K Gupta
Independent Director Independent Director Independent Director Non-Executive Director
• Amassed 40 years of experience in banking, • Associated with the print media for over three decades • Amassed over 30 years of experience in asset • A textile industry veteran with four decades of experience,
finance and foreign currency markets management, merchant banking, capital markets having headed Raymond textile, retail and denim
• Served as President, as well as a Board member at
and wealth management divisions earlier
• Served as Executive Director, Reserve Bank of The Times of India Group
India (RBI) and Advisor, United Nations • Founded Bridge Capital
• Worked as the CEO at India’s largest satellite broadcasting
• Occupied directorships at Small Industries network, Zee Entertainment Limited for over three years
Development Bank of India (SIDBI), United Bank
• Currently Managing Director, 9X Media Private Limited
of India (UBI) and Unit Trust of India (UTI)
Mr. Sanjay Behl Mr. Sanjay Bahl Mr. Vipin Agarwal Mr. Gaurav Mahajan Mr. Ashish Grover Mr. Ganesh Kumar Mr. Balasubramanian V
CEO – Lifestyle Business Group CFO President – Corporate President – Group VP – International CEO – Tools & Hardware CEO – Auto Components
Apparel Business and Garmenting
25+ years of experience in sales, 26+ years of experience with 33+ years of experience in
brand, marketing and business wide-ranging expertise in Senior General Management, 25 years of experience 22 years of 26 years of 36+ years of diverse
leadership assignments in India, financial management in FMCG, leadership and leading in organised retail, experience in business experience in business experience in the
Asia-Pacific and global levels construction products and retail transformation and change fashion and lifestyle management, product transformation, Automotive Industry
initiatives with focus on strategy, development, strategic strategic planning, in domestic, German
growth and profitability planning, leadership operations and and American MNCs
and commercial roles customer management
Mr. S L Pokharna Mr. K A Narayan Mr. Sudhanshu Pokhriyal Mr. Arvind Mathur Mr. Giriraj Bagri Mr. K Mukund Raj
President – Commercial President – Human Resources President – Textiles CEO – Denim CEO – FMCG CEO – Real Estate
38+ years of experience in 37+ years of experience in 21+ years of experience 31 years of experience 21+ years of 30+ years of experience
finance, sales, marketing and large Indian global corporates, in sales, marketing and in marketing, strategy, experience across in real estate and
commercial functions heading HR functions general management M&A and business marketing, sales and projects business
leadership in Asian general management
and global markets
Once upon a time, this humble fabric sparked a movement that united
a Priceless
our nation, empowering and enabling it to assert itself over a mighty
ruler. Today, it looks set to start another movement. Raymond is reviving
this fabric of substance to cater to a new generation of consumers
who are conscious about the cultural identity and can relate to
nation’s values..
Tradition
The offering falls under ‘The Story Re-Spun’ by Raymond, an initiative
the Company has taken to help rejuvenate traditional craft by creating
products that appeal to the consumers of today. This is part of
Raymond’s larger plan to support the revival of the handloom sector
with focussed development of weaver service centres. To that effect,
the Company has signed a MoU with the Ministry of Textiles.
heart of the consumer and it is further The endeavour celebrates the craftsmanship and design excellence of
the Indian weavers upholding this tradition and has already generated
enriched by a strategy launched in 2016, 3 million man-hours of employment at 30% higher wages for the
‘Raymond Reimagined’, continues to weaving community in FY 2018-19. Currently, Raymond is working
in more than 75 clusters across 16 states. This initiative creates a
spotlight the evolving market dynamics 360-degree value chain starting from design interventions at the
in response to changes in consumer cluster level going up to selling the finished products through market
linkages, offering the discerning customers a wide range and options
preferences. to choose from.
Khadi fabric is procured from across the country and sent to the
Seizing this opportunity to enable the manufacturing plants for finishing. The finished product is used for
changing cultural dynamics and offering a crafting garments for the apparel brand as well as made available for
over-the-counter sales.
full wardrobe solution, FY 2018-19 saw the
It is Raymond’s tribute to the fabric of the nation.
launch of ‘The Story Re-spun’ by Raymond,
which includes Khadi and the launch of Positioning Khadi as the authentic fabric of the
Raymond Ceremonial Collection catering to nation, infused with modern appeal and sensibilities,
the Indian man who is increasingly drawn to Raymond is revitalising a tradition and creating
dressing to the occasion. platforms for inclusive growth to a large community
of Indian weavers.
Acknowledging the fact that men’s wardrobes for special occasions now move
seamlessly between the ethnic and the western, in February, 2019, the Company
launched its flagship store at Kemps Corner in Mumbai. With an equal focus on
traditional and fusion wear, the store combines the traditional with the modern.
The ethnic range includes kurtas, sherwanis, bandhgalas while fusion wear
includes tuxedos, jackets, blazers, and more. The motifs are elaborate, celebratory,
festive, and luxurious.
The Company is innovating with a clear view to revive interest, by aligning product features with
consumer preferences that are changing rapidly in tune with global trends. With changes in product
to Groom
mix and features, even breaking new grounds in established categories powered by relaunches,
the business is confident in its choices.
The business enhanced the Park Avenue deodorants with its new ‘Good Morning’ range and also
entered into the luxury perfumes segment. The Company is approaching the need for innovation
holistically by going beyond product features, applying design thinking to packaging. The business
Tomorrow!
launched disruptive trial packs in its beer shampoo range, accompanied by attractive packaging.
In the sexual wellness category, the Company expanded its premium product range with several
first-to-market additions such as mango-flavoured condoms as well as the highest number of
dots on condoms.
FY 2018-19 is veritably the year of acceleration for the Stronger relationships throughout the value chain are proving
business, making Raymond brands among the fastest key to growing stakeholder value over the long term.
Data-driven transformation
growing FMCG brands in the country. This outlook is buoyed
by the unshackling growth in brand KamaSutra since its
The FMCG group has completely changed the technological
acquisition from JV partner, Ansell. Raymond expects
landscape for the organisation by introducing latest SAP
high growth in the overall personal category, due to
S4 HANA technology to set apace a thorough digital
changing demographics.
transformation.
Going forward, the focus will be on sustaining the
Raymond is adopting automation from the back end to
growth momentum and continued capability building
the front end, which is the last mile of distribution. App &
through quality hiring, acceleration through digitisation,
cloud-based technology of Salesforce automation and
research & development, and future-readiness in terms of
Distributor Management System have simplified the
customer experiences. The Company is creating innovation
process of placing orders by field force and improved
hubs with a view to create a futuristic organisation and has
customer serviceability on an almost real-time basis. At the
taken steps to reconstitute its leadership teams to deliver on
backend, data captured from the warehouse as well as the
transformative change.
end-consumer is stored on the cloud, creating futuristic
The business achieved market leadership of the overall capabilities for a data analytics platform.
fragrance category, with both KS and Park Avenue
Digital transformation and analytics will help Raymond's
doing exceptionally well, particularly in men’s fragrance
FMCG business to optimally service sales. The Company’s
segment. In the sexual wellness category, the business has
unique go-to-market business models use technology to
reignited growth with several innovative enhancements to
ease the pressure off the sales function in terms of their
product features.
physical capabilities.
the Customer
in India by 2020. Mapping the tailoring community
Raymond in its continued efforts to re-kindle tailoring
Hyper-customisation with 3D printing
as a profession has introduced a couple of apps for the
Raymond has yet again taken the first mover advantage
tailoring community to make them tech-savvy and help
in the Indian apparel industry by introducing an entire
them deliver better products with reduced timelines.
line of customisable men’s accessories. It makes for
Embracing the technology is also helping the community
Experiences -
a hyper-customised experience through the use of
in e-learning and being updated on the latest trends that a
3D printing for creating highly precise and innovative
consumer would want.
designs. This pioneering step has a great benefit of zero
inventory costs for the company as the accessories are to be MAPP
3D printed as per orders received, taking a relatively short The process of tailoring a garment has a number of steps
time to manufacture. that involves human intervention. One critical element in
Digitally
the process of crafting a garment is the body measurement
These offerings are currently available under five categories
of a customer. The number of measurements and the
such as cufflinks, lapel pin, tie pin, pocket pin, and button
recording of the same is not standardized and hence a
sleeve. Customers can select from a digital design library of
concern area for errors to seep in. To overcome the same,
300+ models, four colour options – gold, rose gold, silver
Raymond has launched a tailoring measurement app –
and black, and monograms. These are intricate designs with
MAPP to be used by front end tailor masters. It helps provide
world-class finishing, completely customised for the fashion
the following benefits:
forward consumer.
The comprehensive transformation set Click for perfection
• Standardised measurements (definite data points for
The rapid penetration of internet technologies has resulted Create your ensemble
apace by Raymond Reimagined three years recording measurements)
in widespread adoption of digital tech by the new-age India is leading globally in terms of the millennial population,
ago, is underlined by a key component: consumer, driven by a desire for quality and convenience. a consumer group that is driving the global consumption • Storage of measurements for repeat orders
Raymond launched an online platform raymondtailoring.com story and trends. Millennials’ preferences are dictated by the
digitisation of the entire value chain. • Minimise errors as data is digitally captured
in January, 2018, to provide customised end-to-end need for diversity, variety, and personalisation. Park Avenue
and transmitted
tailoring services. decided to get a deeper insight into their tastes by launching
Digital immersion is becoming key to enhancing the customer
in FY 2018-19, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) windows, a digital • Paperless and timely transmission
experience in today’s developing markets, even as the This is an innovative delivery model styled on concierge
platform, across select stores in key markets.
apparel business remains pure play experiential at its core. services, a premium experience in and by itself, offering the • Quality delivery with minimum errors
best customisation and personalisation at the convenience of It has a friendly user interface and allows the customer to
The rapid pace of digitisation is driving new consumer trends Bobbin Mart
the customer doorstep. The customer can use this platform create virtual looks with options for customising everything
and behaviours. These trend are now rapidly changing the Like spices to a cuisine are trims to a tailored garment.
to book an appointment with a personal style advisor, from the type of fabric to the cut and style, collar and cuff
needs of how businesses deliver customer experience and Trims are the silent ingredients of a well-tailored garment.
who pays a visit at a scheduled day and time, to help with the to the minutest detailing such as the colour of the thread,
stay relevant. Hyper customisation and mass personalisation However, the present market and process of procuring
choice of the overall look, cut, colour, style and accessories totalling to about 8 trillion permutations and combinations.
are now becoming a table stake in most consumer business. trims is not structured and relies on unorganised markets
of the outfit. The finished ensemble is delivered at the
The lifestyle category is evolving from product oriented Rewarded with loyalty for sustenance. In order to help build a transparent
customer’s doorstep.
customer experience to service oriented customer lifecycle Raymond’s integrated loyalty programme, Raymond and effective process for the tailors in the ecosystem,
management. Thus, at Raymond, we are highly focussed on Each customer can achieve a personal style with intense Rewards, caters to a member base of 6.3 million. It grew by Raymond is facilitating listing and trading of trims through
our journey to offer personalised and customised services attention to detail and customisation. These services include a significant 19% in FY 2018-19. It allows customers to earn an online market place portal exclusively for tailoring trims.
to the customers with our capability at the backend. While lifetime free alteration services, along with pick-up and points on purchase, which can be redeemed across multiple Bobbin Mart is an independently developed third party trims
the customer still likes to touch and feel the garment, digital brands and formats. portal that is accessible online as well as through mobile app.
experiences around this serve to improve the experience Launched in February 2019, it is expected to deliver the
Apart from these, consumer engagement efforts across
immeasurably, making tech interventions inevitable. Raymond following benefits:
digital channels and platforms by individual stores have
is creating platforms that encompass wide-ranging digital
made a huge difference to off take, with highly engaged • Listing of quality trims from quality vendors
infrastructure to deliver such experiences that serve the
stores witnessing high sales growth as compared to stores
evolving customer needs. The platform uses AI and machine • Market derived pricing
that were low on engaging the consumer. The advanced
learning to collect relevant real-time data from customer
analytics capabilities enable to service the loyal customers • Ease of procurement
interactions and engagements across at various retail and
basis their requirements and needs derived through deep
digital touchpoints. • Innovative and new product launches
learning algorithm that learns from the various touchpoint
experiences. The communication and campaign platforms
Brand Raymond has for decades, not to manufacturing the desired type and quality of fabric,
and to stitching and styling for both men and women.
only defined the distinguished look of
In close consultation with clients, the business works
professional excellence for the Indian male, to understand the essence of the institution’s brand,
but also created a name to reckon with in organisational values and its cultural ethos. Raymond Royal Blue Jacket with
red detailing and Crimson
pocket square.
develops elaborate concepts and mood boards for
the space of institutional wear by offering institutional uniforms based on individual brands and then
end to end uniform solutions across various identifies the design and the look for their personnel,
a unique conceptual proposition that brings value based
industries and Indian Armed Forces. offering to its customers.
Dark Wash Denim
The business is also the foremost name in providing
Design excellence is threaded into the brand’s products and
technical textiles, which includes manufacture of specialty
services as the Company enjoys the position of being the
fabrics to match the purpose of a distinct profession, for
provider of choice for a variety of institutions looking
instance, fireproof or fire-resistant fabric for fire brigade
for end-to-end uniform solutions for their staff.
staff or cut-resistant fabric for staff working at steel
Institutional sales division of Raymond offers a diverse range plants. Raymond adopts a first-of-its-kind industry specific Styled with Tan Accesories
for Men and Crimson
Accessories for Women
from uniform advisory,encompassing design, cut, colour of approach to cater to the unique uniform requirements
fabric and accessories such as scarves and pocket squares, of industries spanning Airlines, IT, Hotels, Automobiles,
Infrastructure, Education,
Police department,
and many more.
Raymond caters to
The Company has taken its commitment a step further
the defence sector:
by setting up a custom tailoring hub in October 2018,
the Indian Air Force,
in collaboration with the Army Wives Welfare Association
the Indian Army, the
(AWWA), at the Delhi Cantonment. Set up to provide
Indian Navy, and the
best-in-class tailoring services to Army personnel at their
Indian Coast Guard.
convenience, this hub named ‘Suchika’ will also provide
Raymond has consistently
employment opportunities to ex-Army officials and members
maintained very high
of AWWA. Owned and operated by AWWA, Raymond is
level of compliance and
extremely proud to support it with technical expertise.
met expected quality
standards set by the With an unmatched capability of mass customisation of high
defence forces for quality products and backward integration with garmenting
their uniforms. and tailoring facilities, Raymond is well positioned to
service the entire spectrum of product & solution needs of
institutional customers.
Branded Textile is the flagship business of Raymond Group. It is a leading B2C branded player for
Unparalleled manufacturing capabilities Extensive reach
• One of the world’s largest vertically and horizontally Expansive distribution reach of 20,000 points-of-sale across
suiting and shirting in Indian market and commands the largest market share in domestic worsted
integrated manufacturers of worsted suiting fabrics 600+ cities and towns, reached through 180 wholesalers,
suiting fabric industry. It has also emerged as the largest over-the-counter (OTC) branded shirting
1,330+ multi brand outlets (MBOs) and exclusive Raymond
fabric player in the domestic organised market since its launch in 2015. • Globally-renowned for manufacturing Super 250s,
retail network of 989 The Raymond Shop (TRS) across
the finest fabric in the world
Tier I to VI towns.
• Manufacturing facilities located in Vapi (Gujarat),
Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) and Jalgaon (Maharashtra) Enduring trade relationships
The wide distribution reach is reinforced by Raymond’s
• Aggregated manufacturing capacity of 38 million metres of
strong channel partner network across India and associations
suiting fabric, extending across all wool, polywool, silk and
extending over 50 years.
other premium blends
Segment Summary
Sales (` Crores) EBITDA (` Crores) EBITDA Margin (%)
Key highlights of the year
• The business continued to grow with focus on product • The Company continued with its asset light network
3,153 435 13.8% 14.7%
LTL EBITDA (%)
and service innovations. The domestic volume growth expansion of franchisee owned retail stores leading 2,915 3,153 458 435 15.7 13.8
was led by channel expansion mainly in MBO and TRS to 300 Mini TRS stores in 190+ towns. Also, Raymond
network along with better performance in exports in the continued expanding the tailoring eco-system by training
suiting business tailors and opening 100% franchise based state-of-the-art
Raymond Authorised Tailoring Hubs – 51 hubs as on FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19
• The Suiting Business margins were impacted by the
March 31, 2019 with annual conversion capacity of about 8% Growth
increase in wool prices that was partly mitigated by 9% Growth excluding GST impact
2 million meters of fabric
product re-engineering and price hikes
• Besides, the Company strengthened its position in Sales Volume Product Sales Mix Sales Channel Mix
• The B2C Shirting business was steered by the expanding
Institutional Business category by onboarding marquee (%) (%)
network in MBOs and Wholesalers, along with TRS Suiting (mn metres) Shirting (mn metres)
clients across various sectors by offering them complete
• In the Made to Measure (MTM) business, new categories
were launched including Casual wear and Lounge wear
uniform solutions and look options
63 23 20
2
27
• During the year, the business initiated a strategic plan 58 63 22 23 Suiting 34 Wholesale
in addition to leveraging the capabilities for innovations
termed Project Leap to improve efficiencies across its Shirting TRS
through 3D Printed Accessories
supply chain which includes the two-pronged strategy of MTM MBO
• Raymond also enhanced customer experience by supply chain transformation and market expansion Others
introducing services such as StyleMe (visualisation mirror) 15
FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19 78
24
and expanding the online tailoring services to six cities 9% Growth 3% Growth
PREMIUM
ACCESSORIES
MASS GROOMING
SPORT
OCCASION
VALUE LEISURE
WORK
CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY EDGY
The Company had total 989 domestic TRS stores, including The Raymond Store of Future offers customers complete
210 newly opened stores and 33 stores were renovated. wardrobe solutions. It is designed with the brand’s
aligned positioning in mind and provides innovative visual
Raymond owned total 403 EBOs, including MTMs and
merchandising. Since its launch, this retail format has
stores under new formats. It opened 73 new EBOs across all
introduced a positive brand imagery, attracting a new
brands in FY19.
profile of customers.
The Company recorded blended sales growth of 7% across
During FY19, the Company conducted 11,000+ Local Store
its retail formats.
Marketing (LSM) activities, driving consumer engagement and
During the year, Raymond opened multiple unique retail catchment activities through store launches, store campaigns
formats providing experiential retail experience and and category promos, among other activities.
addressing unique propositions:
Raymond further deepened its e-commerce footprint
• Exclusive Khadi Outlet: The store is designed as through raymondnext.com, an online one-stop fashion
contemporary Indian boutique experience, inspired by solution provider, which houses multiple brands of the
Core strengths Challenges
India’s glorious past and the legacy of Khadi fabric’s design Company. Its products are also available across all leading
• Raymond owns one of the largest exclusive retail networks • High rentals of retail property and availability
excellence and unique craftsmanship e-commerce platforms.
in the men’s lifestyle space in India of adequate space
• Ceremonial Store: The store offers a range of men’s Raymond also has an integrated loyalty programme,
• It has a unique asset-light model comprising over 80% • E-commerce players offering deep discounts
clothing options for special occasions, ranging from Raymond Rewards Programme, which brings together
stores on franchise model
ethnic wear to fusion formal wear. The offering is part of 1,385 stores managed by the Company. The rewards • International brands entering Indian market
the Company’s strategy to reach consumers as a complete programme also includes over 650 franchisee partners. • The Company has strong capability to design world-class
wardrobe solutions provider With a current member base of 6.3 million, the rewards stores around evolving customer shopping behaviour
FY18 FY19
Segment Summary
Sales (` Crores) EBITDA (` Crores) EBITDA Margin (%)
Exports Contribution
over 80%
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High Value
Cotton Shirting
A B2B business, Raymond manufactures one of the finest shirting fabrics in India, that
incorporates innovative designs and imbibes latest fashion trends. The wide product portfolio
Core strengths Challenges
includes high value cotton and linen shirting and bottom weight fabrics for leading domestic
• The business enjoys flexible and versatile facility capable The business faces strong competition from low-price
and international brands.
of producing world’s finest 340s count cotton and 150 lea and low-quality fabrics offered by Chinese exporters.
pure linen fabrics
27 4.8 27
Linen and 27 27
Blended Fabrics &
1,400 tons of linen yarns
FY18 FY19
Segment Summary
Sales (` Crores) EBITDA (` Crores) EBITDA Margin (%)
• Overall, the sales growth was led by increasing demand from domestic customers and yarn FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19
sales from Amravati plant
13% Growth
• The Amravati facility achieved optimal capacity utilisation during the year
401 43 10.7%
365 401 33 43 9.0 10.7
Exports Contribution
~ 45%
Challenges
Key industry challenges for this business include increasing
competition, continuous rise in commodity prices and
exchange rate volatility
6.6* 0.6 4
*Additional capacity expansion of ~2 million
units is under final stage of completion
Segment Summary
Sales (` Crores) EBITDA (` Crores) EBITDA Margin (%)
~ 65 %
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Denim* (JV) Business Through
Associates: FMCG
Raymond UCO Denim Private Limited manufactures denim fabrics and markets a wide range of denim fabrics & garments. The Raymond Group’s presence in the FMCG industry is
The fabric offerings include premium 100% cotton denim, stretch denim, denim with exotic blends, denim with special through associate companies - J.K. Helene Curtis Limited
finishes and performance denim. Fabric manufacturing facility is located in Yavatmal (Maharashtra). The garmenting (JKHC) and Raymond Consumer Care Private Limited (RCCPL)
products such as super premium jeans & other denim apparel are supplied to top global and Indian fashion brands. formerly known as J.K. Ansell Private Limited (JKAL).
The business segment offers pioneering brands such as Park
Avenue, Raymond and KS for the personal care market, along
Core strengths with KamaSutra in sexual wellness segment and Premium in
home care division.
• The business enjoys deep footprint in Americas,
Europe, Asia and India Both, JKHC and RCCPL are consistently expanding their
market presence and mind share in their categories.
• Its design capabilities and environmental consciousness
RCCPL has a world-class manufacturing facility for
set it apart from other players, holding a strong appeal for
KamaSutra, with an annual capacity of producing
international brands and other buyers
400 Million condoms, in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
The Company owns about 120 acres of land at a prime location in Thane. The Company intends to monetise the land asset • Prime location in Thane with developed & further planned
through various options including development. civic and social infrastructure such as schools, hospitals,
office spaces, and upscale malls
In line with this value creation strategy, the Raymond Board approved development of 20 acres of land parcel for
residential purposes. • Unparalleled connectivity, proximity to Eastern Express
Highway and upcoming metro services
Execution
• During the year, the Company has received all major statutory approvals and the construction work has commenced
Strategic outlook
• The response from the customers has been encouraging with 211 units being sold till March 2019 • Land monetization is a critical aspect in unlocking value
at Raymond and the primary objective of real estate
development of 20 acres