Cantabil Q1 Revenue Up 13%; EBITDA Margin Expands To 33.2%
Cantabil Retail India Ltd. (CRIL), one of India’s leading value fashion retailers, reported a strong start to FY27, with double-digit growth in revenue and profitability, supported by healthy consumer demand, positive same-store sales growth and continued operational efficiency.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, revenue from operations rose 13% year-on-year to Rs 178.8 crore, compared to Rs 158.7 crore in the corresponding period last year.
The company reported EBITDA of Rs 59.4 crore, registering a growth of 21% YoY, while EBITDA margin expanded to an industry-leading 33.2%, up from 30.8% in Q1 FY26. Profit after tax (PAT) increased 11% to Rs 16.3 crore, compared to Rs 14.7 crore in the year-ago quarter.
Cantabil maintained its growth momentum through a combination of network expansion and improved store productivity. The company reported a Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) of 4.04% during the quarter and ended June 2026 with 667 stores covering a total retail area of 9.42 lakh sq. ft.
Commenting on the performance, Vijay Bansal, Chairman & Managing Director, Cantabil Retail India Ltd., said FY26 had been a record year for the company and the strong Q1 FY27 performance reflects the resilience of its business model and the effectiveness of its long-term growth strategy.
He noted that healthy revenue growth, sustained operating margins and positive same-store sales growth highlight strong consumer traction, improving store productivity and the enduring strength of the Cantabil brand across markets.
Over the past five years, the company has delivered a Revenue CAGR of 22% and a PAT CAGR of 26%, demonstrating its focus on profitable and sustainable growth.
Looking ahead, Cantabil plans to strengthen its leadership in India’s value fashion segment through continued retail expansion, digital initiatives, product innovation and enhanced customer engagement. The company remains confident of sustaining growth momentum in FY27, supported by a strong brand presence, a robust balance sheet and favourable industry trends.
