Cantabil Retail India Reports 20% Revenue Growth In H1 FY26
Cantabil Retail India Limited (CRIL), one of India’s leading integrated apparel retail companies, reported strong financial performance for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, driven by higher store footfalls, improved conversions and continued expansion of its retail network.
The company recorded revenue from operations of Rs 334.7 crore in H1 FY26, reflecting a growth of 20% over Rs 278.7 crore in the same period last year. EBITDA for the half year increased by 23% to Rs 91.1 crore, with margins improving to 27.2% from 26.5% in H1 FY25. Profit after tax rose 19% year-on-year to Rs 21.4 crore, maintaining a PAT margin of 6.4%.
For Q2 FY26, Cantabil reported revenue of Rs 176 crore, an increase of 16% compared to Rs 151.1 crore in Q2 FY25. Quarterly EBITDA grew 22% to Rs 42.1 crore, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 23.9%, up from 22.8% in the previous year. PAT for the quarter stood at Rs 6.8 crore, compared to Rs 6.6 crore in Q2 FY25.
Operationally, the company continued to strengthen its market presence with same-store sales growth of 6.7% in H1 FY26, reflecting strong brand resonance and consumer demand. Cantabil’s nationwide retail footprint expanded to 630 stores across 8.48 lakh sq. ft. of retail area. Improved inventory management and efficient store operations contributed to the enhancement of profitability and margins during the period.
Commenting on the performance, Vijay Bansal, Chairman and Managing Director of Cantabil Retail India Limited, said the company delivered strong growth across key financial parameters, supported by rising consumer sentiment and its value-driven fashion offering. “Same-store sales momentum played a key role in driving revenue and profit expansion. Our strategy of offering contemporary, trend-led fashion at accessible price points continues to resonate well with customers,” he said.
He added that early signs of demand recovery, aided by improving macroeconomic conditions, position the company for continued growth in the second half of the year. “With disciplined store expansion, strong brand equity and a differentiated product portfolio, we are well placed to capture further opportunities in India’s value fashion market,” he noted.
