Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) more than doubled its consolidated net profit in the second fiscal quarter ending September 2026, with net profit reaching Rs 53.05 crore.
The Kumaramangalam Birla-led fashion retailer posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 23.44 crore in the same quarter of previous fiscal.
The operator of Pantaloons and Style Up, as well as a portfolio of ethnic labels reported operating revenue at Rs 2,265.61 crore, against Rs2,037.90 crore recorded a year earlier.
Outgoings at the company totalled Rs 2,224.99 crore in the quarter under review, an increase of 9.71% year on year.
Gross income including other earnings advanced 11.48% as against the September quarter of fiscal 2025-26 to Rs 2,295.42 crore in the July–September quarter of ongoing fiscal.
The group hived off its Madura arm last year into a separately listed vehicle, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL), with effect from May 1, 2025.
ABLBL has a vast portfolio of labels including lifestyle brands like Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England, Simon Carter.
It also has youth focused western-wear labels such as American Eagle. Sportswear is covered by Reebok, held under a long-term licence for the Indian market.
ABFRL also manages proprietary ethnic brands like designer-led Sabyasachi, Shantanu & Nikhil, House of Masaba and Tarun Tahiliani, all owned outright and also Jaypore, Tasva and TCNS.
