• Margin expansion target: Stove Kraft aims to improve margins by at least 1% year-on-year over the next two to three years, driven by operational leverage from recently commissioned facilities.
• Product category trends: Induction cooktops are expected to remain the fastest-growing category for the year, while small appliance manufacturing has normalized after temporary capacity reallocations in the first quarter.
• Retail network expansion: The company plans to add approximately 100 retail stores annually and maintains a policy to relocate any store that does not achieve a clear path to profitability within six months.
• China manufacturing facility: A dedicated tri-ply raw material facility is being established in China to secure supply for domestic Indian cookware and pressure cooker production, with operations scheduled to start before the end of December.