The company reported a consolidated profit of Rs 377 crore for Q2, compared to the year-ago period.
Revenue during the quarter improved 16% YoY to Rs 4,818 crore. However, this was slightly lower on a sequential basis compared to Rs 4,883 crore reported in the June quarter.
Including other income, the total income for the quarter stood at Rs 4,845 crore, marking a 15% YoY increase.
Total expenses for Q2FY26 were reported at Rs 4,367 crore, higher than Rs 3,915 crore in the same quarter last year, broadly in line with the increase in revenues. The company noted that it had managed to contain employee and occupancy costs during the quarter.
Operating profit before exceptional items rose to Rs 478 crore, compared to Rs 461 crore in the same period last year. Sequentially, however, operating profit declined from Rs 555 crore in Q1FY26, which the company attributed to seasonal factors.For the first half of FY26, Trent’s consolidated revenue surged 18% YoY to Rs 9,701 crore, while net profit rose 21% to Rs 798 crore from Rs 662 crore in the corresponding half of FY25. The company reported consistent growth across its retail formats, driven by sustained momentum in affordable fashion and lifestyle retail segments.Additionally, Trent announced that its board has approved the proposal to tender its entire stake of 94,900 equity shares in Inditex Trent Retail India (ITRIPL), its joint venture with Spanish fashion company Inditex, the owner of the Zara brand. The move is part of a proposed share buyback plan.
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