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ABFRL Diversified 23 Jul 2025

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited — Q1 FY26

ABFRL reported a steady Q1 FY26 with revenue of ₹1,831 crore (+9% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹169 crore (+38% YoY), driven by strong performance in ethnic wear (+25% YoY) and the Tomorrow portfolio (+38% YoY).

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Revenue ₹1,831 Cr +9%
EBITDA ₹169 Cr +38%
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ABFRL reported a steady Q1 FY26 with revenue of ₹1,831 crore (+9% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹169 crore (+38% YoY), driven by strong performance in ethnic wear (+25% YoY) and the Tomorrow portfolio (+38% YoY). The ethnic business saw a sharp margin expansion of 600 bps YoY, turning EBITDA positive. Newer businesses now contribute 44% of revenue (vs 37% last year). Management highlighted a cautious broader market but expects festive season demand to boost H2. Key risks include sustained weakness in Pantaloons' like-for-like growth and elevated losses in Tomorrow, which is targeting breakeven by FY29.

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Quarter Snapshot

Ethnic business revenue growth 25%
+25% YoY

Ethnic segment revenue grew 25% YoY to ₹436 crore, driven by wedding season and strong brand performance.

Tomorrow portfolio revenue growth 38%
+38% YoY

Tomorrow portfolio grew 38% YoY, fueled by expanded product portfolio and D2C focus.

Newer businesses revenue share 44%
+7pp YoY

Contribution from newer businesses (ethnic, Tomorrow) increased from 37% to 44% of total revenue.

Ethnic EBITDA margin expansion 600 bps
+600 bps YoY

Ethnic business EBITDA margin expanded by 600 bps YoY, turning positive this quarter vs loss last year.

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Top guidance Ethnic business to grow ~20% with north of 20% EBITDA margin

Management expects ethnic portfolio to sustain ~20% revenue growth and achieve post-India EBITDA margins above 20% in steady state.

Top risk Pantaloons like-for-like growth remains elusive

Pantaloons has not delivered consistent same-store sales growth, a key concern raised by analysts.

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