Cantabil Retail India reports an 11% rise in standalone profit after tax for Q1 FY27, driven by revenue growth, margin expansion, and strategic store expansion targeting tier II and III cities amid optimistic growth plans.
Cantabil Retail India said its standalone profit after tax rose 11% year on year to ₹16.3 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up from ₹14.7 crore a year earlier, as revenue from operations climbed 13% to ₹178.8 crore. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation increased 21% to ₹59.4 crore, while the EBITDA margin improved to 33.2% from 30.8%, underscoring stronger operating leverage in the period.
The apparel retailer also reported same-store sales growth of 4.04%, which it said reflected firmer customer demand, better store productivity and the strength of its brands across markets. Vijay Bansal, chairman and managing director of Cantabil Retail India, said the quarter delivered healthy revenue growth while preserving industry-leading margins, helped by disciplined cost control and scale efficiencies.
Cantabil ended the quarter with 667 exclusive brand outlets and a retail area of 9.42 lakh sq ft. The company, which designs, manufactures, brands and sells its own apparel, runs a factory in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, with annual capacity of 18 lakh garment pieces. Its plans for FY27 include improving operational efficiency, expanding digital capabilities, deepening customer engagement and widening its footprint in India’s value-fashion market. Industry summaries also said the company is targeting ₹1,000 crore in revenue by FY27 and aims to open 70 to 75 stores a year, with a focus on tier II and tier III cities.
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