Cantabil Retail India Limited (CRIL), one of India’s leading value fashion retailers, reported strong financial performance for the first half of FY26, with revenue from operations rising 20% year-on-year to Rs 335 crore, and profit after tax (PAT) up 19% to Rs 21.4 crore.
Standalone Performance Highlights for H1 FY26
- Revenue from Operations for H1 FY26 grew by 20% to Rs 334.7 crores as compared to Rs 278.7 crores in H1 FY25.
- EBIDTA for H1 FY26 grew by 23% to Rs 91.1 crores as compared to Rs 73.9 crores in H1 FY25. EBIDTA margin for H1 FY26 stood at 27.2% as compared to 26.5% in H1 FY25.
- PAT for H1 FY26 grew by 19% to Rs 21.4 crores as compared to Rs 18.0 crores in H1 FY25. PAT margin for H1 FY26 stood at 6.4% as compared to 6.4% in H1 FY25.
Standalone Performance Highlights for Q2 FY26
- Revenue from Operations for Q2 FY26 grew by 16% to Rs 176.0 crores as compared to Rs 151.1 crores in Q2 FY25.
- EBIDTA for Q2 FY26 grew by 22% to Rs 42.1 crores as compared to Rs 34.5 crores in Q2 FY25. EBIDTA margin for Q2 FY26 stood at 23.9% as compared to 22.8% in Q2 FY25.
- PAT for Q2 FY26 grew by 3% to Rs 6.8 crores as compared to Rs 6.6 crores in Q2 FY25. PAT margin for Q2 FY26 stood at 3.8% as compared to 4.3% in Q2 FY25.
Key Updates
- SSG for H1 FY26 stood at a robust 6.7%, reflecting strong brand recall and operational execution.
- Revenue for H1 FY26 grew 20% y-o-y to ₹335 crores, driven by higher footfalls and improved conversions.
On the operational front, Cantabil continues to scale efficiently, with a total of 630 stores across the country, covering a total retail area of 8.48 lakh sq. ft. These results affirm the strength of its business model and its ability to drive consistent, high-quality growth.
Commenting on the performance, Vijay Bansal, Chairman & Managing Director, Cantabil Retail India Limited, said, “We are pleased to report a strong first half of the fiscal year, marked by robust performance across all key financial and operational indicators. Our performance underscores the growing trust of our consumers, the strength of our brand, and the continued success of our customer-centric approach. Our differentiated value proposition — offering fresh, trend-led fashion with superior affordability and quality — continues to resonate strongly across our markets.”
“Encouragingly, we are witnessing early signs of a demand recovery, supported by improving consumer sentiment in recent months. The outlook is further strengthened by favorable macroeconomic factors, including forecasts of an above-normal monsoon, which are expected to boost rural demand and discretionary spending. We believe that companies with strong brand equity, agile execution, and extensive retail reach are best positioned to capture this upswing. Our continued investments in store expansion, product innovation, and customer experience provide a solid foundation for the next phase of growth,” Bansal concluded.
