Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) announced a 13% year-over-year revenue increase in Q2 FY26, reaching Rs. 1982 Cr. The growth was driven by strong performance across all segments. The company expanded its retail footprint and launched new concepts in both the value and luxury segments. ABFRL’s diverse portfolio continues to deliver sustained profitable growth.
Financial Highlights
ABFRL reported strong financial results for Q2 FY26:
- Revenue: Up 13% YoY to Rs. 1982 Cr
- H1 Revenue: Up 11% YoY to Rs. 3813 Cr
- EBITDA: Rs. 116 Cr, a 7% increase YoY.
Segment Performance
All segments demonstrated strong growth, driven by organic performance:
- Pantaloons: Increased by 6% YoY
- Ethnic Businesses: Grew by 11% YoY
- Designer-led brand portfolio grew by over 30% YoY
- Overall ethnic portfolio posted over 20% LTL growth
- TMRW: Portfolio grew by 27% YoY in Q2
- Luxury: Increased by 13% YoY
Strategic Initiatives and Expansion
ABFRL continues to expand its retail presence and innovate with new concepts:
- Expanded retail footprint with over 30 gross store additions in Q2, spanning 7.5 Mn sq.ft.
- Launched OWND, a new fashion brand for Gen Z.
- Introduced Galeries Lafayette, India’s first luxury department store.
Brand Performance
Key brand performances within ABFRL’s portfolio:
- Pantaloons: Quarterly sales of Rs. 1142 Cr, up 6% YoY.
- OWND: Posted 43% YoY growth in Q2, expanding to 59 stores.
- Designer-led ethnic portfolio: Grew 32% YoY.
- TASVA: Reported 58% sales growth YoY.
- Luxury Retail: Grew 13% YoY.
- TMRW portfolio: Grew by 27% YoY.
EBITDA & Margins
- Q2 EBITDA stood at Rs. 116 Cr, a 7% increase YoY.
- EBITDA margin stood at 5.9%.
- EBITDA for H1 expanded by 24% to reach Rs. 286 Cr, with a margin of 7.5%.
Source: BSE