06 November 2025, Mumbai
A leading Indian fashion powerhouse, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail (ABFRL) reported a 13 per cent Y-o-Y rise in revenue to Rs 1,982 crore during Q2, FY26.
The company’s profitability also improved, with EBITDA growing 7 per cent to Rs 116.00 crore. The EBITDA margin stood at 5.9 per cent.
The company’s growth was broadly based across its segments. The Pantaloons segment reported 6 per cent Y-o-Y growth with quarterly sales reaching Rs 1,142.00 crore. Crucially, like-for-like (LFL) growth was a healthy 7 per cent.
The portfolio of TMRW digital-first fashion brands continued to accelerate, achieving 27per cent Y-o-Y growth while the ethnics segment expanded by 11 per cent Y-o-Y with designer-led brands within the portfolio seeing especially strong momentum, growing over 30 per cent.
The luxury retail segment, which includes The Collective and various mono-brand stores, also posted a respectable 13 per cent Y-o-Y growth.
ABFRL made significant strides in expanding its presence across the entire value-luxury spectrum during the quarter. The company successfully introduced OWND, a new fashion brand specifically targeting Gen Z and youth consumers. The brand rapidly expanded its physical footprint, reaching 59 stores by the end of Q2.
ABFRL is preparing for a landmark retail event—the debut of India's first luxury department store through its partnership with Galeries Lafayette. This venture is set to feature over 250 luxury and designer brands.
Ashish Dikshit, Managing Director, ABFRL, notes, ABFRL sustained its growth momentum this quarter, delivering strong organic performance across all sectors. The results underscore the company's successful strategy of balancing growth across traditional retail formats, new-age digital brands, and high-end luxury ventures.
