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Revenue
₹2,038 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
4%
reported change
EBITDA
₹338 Cr
latest reported figure
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ABLBL reported Q2 FY26 revenue of ₹3,238 crore, up 4% YoY, with EBITDA of ₹338 crore (margin 16.6%, +125bps YoY). PAT was ₹23 crore vs a loss of ₹59 crore last year (which included a ₹98 crore exceptional). Growth was driven by strong retail like-for-like (12% in lifestyle brands), but headline revenue was muted due to GST transition disruption, Forever 21 phase-out, and store renovation impact. Emerging businesses saw 11% LFL but overall segment revenue declined. Management expects double-digit medium-term growth as secondary sales translate to primary, and wedding season demand to be tested. Risk: consumer acceptance of GST-driven price increases, especially above ₹2,625 threshold, could dampen demand.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects double-digit revenue growth for lifestyle brands in the medium term, driven by strong secondary sales and store expansion.
- With consolidation complete, the company expects a steady pace of net store additions in coming quarters.
- Inventory build-up for festive season and Bangladesh supply concerns will normalize by end of Q3, reducing debt levels.
Risks flagged
- Price increases on products above ₹2,625 (from 5% to 18% GST) may dampen consumer demand, especially in wedding and formal wear segments.
- The closure of Forever 21 continues to impact reported revenue growth for the emerging business segment, though the effect diminishes from Q3.
- Management noted that Diwali was 'okay' and overall consumption has not yet shown a visible uptick despite government measures.
- The innerware business remains loss-making despite strong retail LFL, with management prioritizing growth over near-term profitability.
Key quotes
- I think double digit growth is something that we should expect from these brands in the medium term.
- In general, if you're asking has there been an overall greater consumption in the market? I would say not yet visible.
- The biggest lever for margin expansion would be built around greater retail productivity, greater retail throughput.
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