KKCL Delivers Record Q2; Revenue Up 15% YoY To Rs 354 Cr
Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited (KKCL), a leading lifestyle apparel company with over four decades of legacy, has reported its best-ever quarterly performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
The company’s revenue from operations rose 14.9% year-on-year to Rs 354.1 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to Rs 308.2 crore in the same period last year. Gross profit increased by 15.8% to Rs 149.2 crore, while EBITDA grew 11% to Rs 71 crore. EBITDA margin stood at 20%, surpassing the company’s guidance, supported by disciplined operational management and efficient cost control.
For the first half of FY26, KKCL reported revenue of Rs 587.8 crore, up 27.9% from Rs 459.5 crore in H1 FY25, with EBITDA at Rs 112.5 crore, registering 23% growth. The company attributed its strong performance to broad-based growth across retail and non-retail channels, along with continued expansion of its retail footprint.
During the quarter, KKCL added 29 new Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs), taking the total count to 652, in addition to its presence in over 3,000 Multi-Brand Outlets (MBOs) and major national retail chains.
The company also enhanced its brand visibility through its association as an official partner for the Asia Cup 2025 Cricket Series, which significantly boosted consumer engagement and reinforced the brand’s youthful and sporty positioning across India and South Asia.
Commenting on the results, Hemant Jain, Joint Managing Director, said, “We are delighted to report our best-ever quarterly results, reflecting the strength of our brands and the growing resonance among Indian consumers. Our growth has been driven by robust consumer demand, deeper market penetration, and disciplined execution. The continued success of our Exclusive Brand Outlets validates our retail expansion strategy, and we remain focused on innovation-led brand building to strengthen KKCL’s position as a premier lifestyle destination.”
Looking ahead, the company remains optimistic about consumer sentiment for the festive season and the second half of FY26, with a strong focus on sustaining profitable growth and expanding its retail presence across the country.
