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Sustained weak middle-class consumer sentiment
View Risks →Vedant Fashions reported Q3 FY26 revenue of ₹492 crore with EBITDA margin of 27.4% and PAT of ₹135 crore.
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Vedant Fashions reported Q3 FY26 revenue of ₹492 crore with EBITDA margin of 27.4% and PAT of ₹135 crore. Performance was significantly impacted by a calendar shift: only 3 wedding dates in December vs 6 last year, and zero in January vs 11 last year. Management highlighted muted middle-class consumer sentiment as a key headwind, while premium brand 'To' posted 40% growth with 12% SSG. The company continued its strategic focus on retail quality over quantity, closing smaller stores and pausing aggressive expansion. Gross margin compression of ~65.7% was attributed to GST rate hikes (12% to 18%) not fully passed on. Management expects store expansion to normalize in 2-3 quarters. Risk: sustained weak consumer sentiment could delay recovery despite internal initiatives.
Sustained weak middle-class consumer sentiment
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Read Transcript →Same store growth for the 9-month period, indicating modest underlying demand.
Premium brand To delivered strong growth, driven by premiumization trend.
Same store growth for premium brand To, outperforming the core Manav brand.
Strong cash conversion from operating cash flow to EBITDA, indicating healthy working capital management.
Management reiterated confidence in achieving gross margins above 65% going forward, with GST impact expected to normalize.
Management acknowledged that muted consumer sentiment, especially in the middle class, has been a key drag on performance and may persist.
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