Gross margins expanded by 210 basis points (bps) to 52.5 percent, supported by a richer channel mix and reduced discounts. EBITDA grew 18.2 percent to Rs 200 million (~$22.5 million), while margins improved 80 basis points to 14.1 percent. Profit after tax rose 26.9 per cent to Rs 38 crore compared to Rs 30 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Inventory turnover remained stable and net working capital days remained at 60.
Arvind Fashions Limited (AFL) reported consolidated revenue of Rs 1,418 crore (~$159.7 million) in Q2FY26, up 11.3 per cent year-on-year, driven by a strong direct channel and 50 per cent growth in online B2C sales. Gross margin increased 210 basis points to 52.5 percent, while EBITDA grew 18.2 percent to Rs 200 million (~$22.5 million). H1FY26 revenue was Rs 2,525 crore (~$284.5 million).
During the first half of FY26, revenue stood at Rs 2,525 crore (~$284.5 million), up 13.3 percent from Rs 2,228 crore a year earlier. EBITDA increased 19.1 percent year-on-year to Rs 348 million, while profit before tax reached Rs 126 million, up 40 percent year-on-year.
“In Q2FY26, we maintained our strong growth trajectory with an 11.3 per cent increase in revenue. The recent GST reforms are expected to further boost consumer confidence and spending. As we move forward, we remain focused on investing in our core brands and strengthening consumer connections through our direct channel strategy, while accelerating retail expansion, driving premiumization and scaling adjacent categories to create long-term value for our shareholders,” it said Amisha Jain, MD & CEO, Arvind Fashions.
Fiber2Fashion News Desk (SG)
