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Recode Studios Expands Retail Footprint with First NewU Store; Targets 20 New Locations

Recode Studios Limited has officially entered the Modern Trade segment by opening its first store at The Opulent Mall, Ghaziabad. This launch marks the start of a strategic partnership with NewU, aiming to add 15–20 additional stores within the next year to strengthen its presence in organized beauty retail.

Sleek modern interior of a beauty store with cosmetics and chic decor. Stock photo illustrating Recode Studios' expansion story.
Photo: Max Vakhtbovych / Pexels
Key numbers
Expansion Target 15-20New Stores
Revenue Growth 67.0%Annual YoY
Net Profit Growth 239.4%Annual YoY
RSI 69.69Near Overbought
Execution period12 months

Key highlights

  • Opened first Modern Trade store in Ghaziabad's The Opulent Mall
  • Targets 15–20 additional NewU store openings over the next 12 months
  • Partnership established with Dabur India subsidiary H&B Stores Limited
  • Annual revenue grew 67% to reach ₹79.95 crore in the latest fiscal year
  • Net profit surged 239.44% YoY, demonstrating strong operational efficiency

What Is the Expansion?

Recode Studios has inaugurated its first Modern Trade retail point at The Opulent Mall in Ghaziabad, marking a pivotal shift in its distribution strategy. This facility is part of a broader collaboration with NewU, the beauty and personal care retail chain operated by H&B Stores Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dabur India Limited. The company has outlined an aggressive roadmap to establish approximately 15 to 20 additional NewU stores over the coming 12 months.

This expansion is designed to target high-potential urban markets, providing the brand with premium physical touchpoints to complement its existing digital and omnichannel sales channels.

Strategic Rationale

  • Leveraging the established retail infrastructure of Dabur India's NewU ecosystem to achieve rapid scale
  • Enhancing brand visibility through high-traffic Modern Trade channels that attract premium shoppers
  • Focusing on high-potential markets to drive higher average order values and customer loyalty
  • Transitioning toward a more diverse luxury product portfolio to improve overall profit margins
  • Scaling the physical retail network while maintaining an asset-light business model through third-party retail partnerships

Management Perspective

The opening of our first NewU store at The Opulent Mall, Ghaziabad marks an important milestone in our retail journey. Our association with NewU and the Dabur ecosystem provides us with an opportunity to participate in the rapidly evolving organised beauty and personal care retail market.

— Dheeraj Bansal, Chairman & Managing Director, Recode Studios Limited
Recode Studios · share price, past month

Business Overview

Recode Studios Limited is an Indian beauty and personal care brand managing a portfolio of over 350 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) across cosmetics and skincare. The company follows an asset-light operational model, concentrating its resources on product innovation, branding, and marketing while utilizing third-party manufacturing. Currently, Recode serves customers through a mix of retail networks, e-commerce platforms, and distribution channels.

The brand positions itself in the affordable premium segment, aiming to capitalize on the increasing consumer spending in the organized Indian beauty market through both online and physical expansion.

Financial Context

The company shows robust financial health, with annual revenue reaching ₹79.95 crore, representing a 67% year-on-year increase. Profitability has scaled significantly, with net profits rising by 239.44% to ₹11.21 crore. Recode Studios maintains high efficiency ratios, including a Return on Equity (ROE) of 56.05% and a Return on Assets (ROA) of 31.6%.

Market sentiment remains positive as the stock recently hit a high of ₹255, supported by a Piotroski Score of 6. The promoter group retains a 65.02% stake, while institutional holdings currently stand at 15.67%.

“We see this store as the beginning of a much larger expansion journey, and we are targeting 15–20 additional NewU stores over the next 12 months.”

— Dheeraj Bansal, Chairman & Managing Director
Recode Studios · financial snapshot
Share price₹254.3
Market capitalisation₹270.68 Cr
Revenue (annual)₹79.95 Cr
Net profit (annual)₹11.21 Cr
P/E (TTM)24.14×Sector 46.69×
Promoter holding65.02%
FII holding3.41%Current quarter

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.

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Exchange filing by Recode Studios Limited announcing the opening of its first Modern Trade store and future expansion plans through a retail partnership. Market figures from a third-party data provider.

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