KKCL EBITDA Surges 34% In Q3 FY26
Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited (KKCL), a lifestyle apparel brand in India’s fashion segment, reported strong growth in revenue and profitability for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, supported by improved operating efficiencies and expansion of its retail network.
On a consolidated basis, revenue from operations for Q3 FY26 rose 18 per cent year-on-year to Rs 301.1 crore, compared with Rs 255.2 crore in Q3 FY25. Gross profit increased 24.1 per cent to Rs 131.1 crore, with gross margin improving to 43.5 per cent.
EBITDA for the quarter grew 34.2 per cent to Rs 63.0 crore from Rs 46.9 crore a year earlier, while EBITDA margin expanded to 20.9 per cent, exceeding the company’s guidance. Profit after tax (PAT) rose 45.3 per cent to Rs 37.9 crore, with PAT margin at 12.5 per cent.
For the nine months ended FY26, revenue from operations grew 24.4 per cent to Rs 889.0 crore, compared with Rs 714.6 crore in the corresponding period last year. Gross profit rose 25 per cent to Rs 378.8 crore, and EBITDA increased 26.8 per cent to Rs 175.5 crore, with EBITDA margin at 19.7 per cent.
PAT for the nine-month period stood at Rs 117.2 crore, marginally lower than Rs 119.0 crore in 9M FY25, primarily due to higher one-time other income recorded in the previous year from share sales and fair value gains.
During the quarter, the company expanded its retail footprint by adding a net 14 exclusive brand outlets, taking the total to 666 stores, while continuing to maintain a presence in more than 3,000 multi-brand outlets and major national retail chains.
The board of directors declared an interim dividend of Rs 2 per equity share of face value Rs 10 each for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
Commenting on the results, Hemant Jain, Joint Managing Director, said the company delivered sustained double-digit sales growth driven by both volume and value gains, supported by operational efficiency and disciplined execution. He added that continued investments in brand building and distribution, along with favourable market sentiment, are expected to support growth momentum in the coming quarters.
