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Revenue
₹1,982 Cr
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Revenue YoY
13%
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EBITDA
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ABFRL reported Q2 FY26 revenue of ₹1,908 crore, up 13% YoY, driven by strong like-to-like growth across segments. EBITDA margin contracted 30bps to 5.9% due to higher marketing investments (up 200bps YoY). PAT loss widened to ₹295 crore from a normalized loss of ₹277 crore. Ethnic business continued its profitable trajectory with 20%+ L2L growth and 280bps margin expansion. Pantaloons delivered 7% L2L growth but segment margin dipped due to marketing spend and own losses. The company raised ₹450 crore via tomorrow and plans to add 30+ own stores in H2. Risks include sustained consumer caution and elevated marketing costs impacting near-term margins.
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Guidance to track
- Management reiterated the full-year segment margin target of 15-17%, though near-term marketing investments may cause fluctuations.
- Own brand plans to add over 30 stores in the second half of the fiscal year, expanding from 59 stores currently.
- Tasva targets to end the fiscal year with more than 100 stores, up from 78 stores at Q2 end.
- Management expects TCNS to fully turn around by next fiscal year, with only Tasua remaining loss-making.
Risks flagged
- Demand environment remained cautious across key categories, with early festive boost partially offset by rains and disruptions.
- Higher marketing investments (200bps YoY) compressed EBITDA margins; management indicated elevated spend may persist near-term.
- Consolidated cash declined ~₹600 crore in H1; analyst raised concern about potential need for additional capital, though management cited H2 cash generation.
- GST on higher-end ethnic wear increased from 12% to 18%; management downplayed impact but acknowledged possible short-term shifts.
Key quotes
- Our ethnic portfolio, the most comprehensive in the country, continues to deliver consistent growth in both revenue and profitability.
- We have covered a large part of our closures; there is restructuring is done.
- The only losses will still be remaining in Tasua. TCNS would have completely turned around and designer portfolio as a whole is quite profitable.
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