Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) reported a robust 11% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27, reaching INR 2,026 crore. The company highlighted steady consumption trends and strong performance across its diversified portfolio, including key brands like Pantaloons and newer growth platforms. ABFRL aims to further strengthen its market position through strategic expansion and enhanced customer engagement.
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Announces Strong Q1 FY27 Performance
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) has announced its financial results for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 (Q1 FY27), reporting a consolidated revenue of INR 2,026 crore, marking an 11% increase year-on-year. This growth reflects sustained consumer traction and the resilience of ABFRL’s diverse portfolio amidst a broadly stable demand environment.
Key Business Segment Highlights
The company’s established businesses, including Pantaloons, demonstrated steady high-single-digit growth, supported by sharper assortments and improved in-store experiences. Pantaloons alone registered revenue of INR 1,204 crore, a 10% year-on-year increase. Newer growth platforms also scaled strongly, contributing approximately 30% year-on-year growth. The ethnic wear portfolio reported revenue of INR 454 crore, a 4% growth, with Tasva showing a robust 35% year-on-year increase.
Profitability and Financial Outlook
EBITDA for the quarter stood at INR 167 crore with a margin of 8.2%. The company indicated that while treasury income was lower, EBITDA increased year-on-year on a comparable basis, excluding treasury income. ABFRL ended the standalone quarter with gross cash of approximately INR 1,000 crore, which is expected to fund businesses for the next two years. The company anticipates being Free Cash Flow (FCF) positive by FY29-30.
Retail Network Expansion
ABFRL continued its calibrated retail network expansion, adding over 45 stores during the quarter. The total store count now stands at 1,286 stores, covering more than 7.9 million square feet of retail space. The company plans further expansion, focusing on markets with attractive long-term growth opportunities.
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