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Sid's Farm reports FY25 revenue growth and widening losses

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Company
Sid's Farm
What it does
Hyderabad dairy brand
Kind
Results
Based in
Hyderabad
Founded
2016
Sector
Professional & Local Services

What they do

Sid's Farm is a Hyderabad-based dairy brand that sources directly from farmers

What happened

The company posted Rs 168 Cr revenue in FY25 but reported a Rs 27 Cr net loss

Why it matters

Expenses rose faster than sales, driven by higher material and employee costs

The details

  • Sid's Farm reported Rs 168 Cr revenue for FY25, up 38% year-on-year.
  • Total income reached Rs 170 Cr, including Rs 2 Cr in other income.
  • Total expenses surged to Rs 196 Cr, rising 47% from the previous fiscal year.
  • The company recorded a net loss of Rs 27 Cr, which is 2.6 times higher than FY24.
  • Distribution expenses stood at Rs 8 Cr, while transportation costs were Rs 5 Cr.
  • Employee benefit expenses increased to Rs 25 Cr, matching the overall expense growth rate.
  • Advertisement spending nearly doubled to Rs 7 Cr from Rs 3.6 Cr in the prior year.
  • Distribution and transportation costs totaled Rs 13 Cr, with Rs 8 Cr and Rs 5 Cr respectively.

The bigger picture

  • The unit cost per rupee of revenue rose to Rs 1.17 from Rs 1.09 in FY24.
  • Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) stood at -45.24%, indicating poor capital efficiency.
  • Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) margin was -14.58%.
  • Cash and bank balances dropped significantly to just Rs 1 Cr as of March 2025.
  • Current assets were valued at Rs 45 Cr, providing limited liquidity buffer.

About the business

  • Sid's Farm operates as a mass premium dairy brand based in Hyderabad.
  • The company controls its entire value chain from sourcing to distribution.
  • It sources milk directly from local farmers to ensure supply chain control.
  • Financial data covers the fiscal year ending March 2025.
  • Revenue growth was strong at 38%, outpacing previous years' performance.
  • Despite revenue growth, profitability deteriorated due to rapid expense expansion.
  • Material costs remain the largest expense component at 64% of total costs.
  • Marketing spend doubled, suggesting aggressive customer acquisition or retention efforts.
  • Logistics costs include both distribution fees and direct transportation expenses.

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About Sid's Farm

Product
Quality milk and dairy products
Customers
Urban consumers
How it makes money
D2C dairy
What sets it apart
Full value chain control

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