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Renee Cosmetics narrows loss, eyes profitability

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Date
Company
Renee Cosmetics
What it does
Affordable color cosmetics brand
Kind
Results
Based in
Ahmedabad
Founded
2020
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Renee Cosmetics makes and sells affordable makeup like lipsticks and eye shadows

What happened

In FY26, revenue rose 38% to ₹440 Cr and net loss fell 46% to ₹36 Cr

Why it matters

The company expects to turn profitable in FY27 and targets an IPO by FY29

The details

  • Renee Cosmetics reported its FY26 financial results.
  • Operating revenue grew 38% to ₹440 crore from ₹320 crore in FY25.
  • Net loss narrowed 46% to ₹36 crore from ₹67 crore in FY25.
  • Total expenses rose 45% to ₹290 crore from ₹200 crore in FY25.
  • EBITDA margin improved to -8% from -21% in FY25.
  • The company expects to achieve profitability in FY27.
  • It targets an IPO by FY29 after becoming profitable.

The bigger picture

  • The results show a clear path to profitability with strong revenue growth and shrinking losses.
  • Offline sales contributed 35% of revenue, showing the brand's physical retail strength.
  • Quick commerce (Blinkit, Zepto) already accounts for 15% of revenue, a fast-growing channel.
  • The company has raised over $80 million to date and says it does not need more equity funding soon.

About the business

  • Renee Cosmetics is an affordable color cosmetics brand selling lipsticks, eye shadow, mascara, foundation, and perfumes.
  • It has 250 master SKUs and 750 sub SKUs.
  • Its most popular product lines are eye makeup and lipstick.
  • The brand has forayed into skincare with an Ayurveda-led brand called Indian Secrets.
  • Products are sold across 25,000 offline touchpoints.
  • Average order value is ₹750 on its own website and ₹500 on online marketplaces.
  • Repeat rate on online sales is 42%.
  • 60% of business comes from tier II, III and IV markets.
  • The company is expanding on quick commerce platforms Blinkit and Zepto with smaller, affordable products.

What happens next

  • Target 40-50% revenue growth in FY27.
  • Expects to achieve profitability in FY27.
  • Targets FY27 revenue of ₹600 crore and annual recurring revenue of ₹800 crore.
  • Aims for ₹1,000 crore ARR with 10% positive EBITDA and profitability in the next couple of years.
  • Targeting an IPO by FY29 after achieving profitability.
  • Sees no need for another equity funding round in the near term; has sufficient runway and cash flow.

Founders

  • Ashutosh Valani, Cofounder and CEO
  • Priyank Shah, Cofounder
  • Aashka Goradia Goble, Cofounder

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