PC Jeweller repays 98% of bank debt, targets debt-free status this month

PC Jeweller says it has settled dues with 12 of its 14 consortium banks and repaid more than 98% of its bank debt. The jeweller is targeting a fully debt-free balance sheet in September 2026, following Q1 profit growth of 37.2% and revenue growth of 21% year on year.

— Source publishedTue, 22 Sept, 2026, 17:01 IST·First seen Tue, 22 Sept, 2026, 17:45 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

PC Jeweller has repaid over 98% of its bank debt, fully settling dues with 12 of 14 consortium banks, and aims to become debt-free this month. Its shares gained

Key facts

  • More than 98% of bank debt repaid
  • 12 of 14 consortium banks fully repaid
  • Less than 2% of bank debt remains
  • BSE share price rose 6.33% to ₹13.60
  • Q1 FY2026-27 consolidated net profit rose 37.2% YoY to ₹222 crore

What changed

PC Jeweller has repaid over 98% of its bank debt, fully settling dues with 12 of 14 consortium banks, and aims to become debt-free this month. Its shares gained over 6% after the update, alongside strong Q1 profit, revenue and EBITDA growth.

Why this matters

With over 98% of bank debt repaid alongside 37.2% Q1 profit growth and 21% revenue growth, PC Jeweller is materially improving its balance-sheet risk profile ahead of its September 2026 debt-free target.

What to watch

  • Formal confirmation that all 14 consortium-bank accounts are settled and charges/pledges are released.
  • Quarterly net-debt, finance-cost and operating-cash-flow trends versus the debt-free target.
  • Revenue growth and gross-margin performance during festive and wedding-demand periods.
  • Gold-price movements and their effect on consumer demand, inventory valuation and working-capital needs.
  • Any equity dilution, asset sale, fresh borrowing or restructuring needed to close the remaining debt balance.