Cantabil Retail India Ltd posted its strongest quarterly showing in the December quarter of FY26, reporting record profit and healthy operating gains as store productivity and margins improved across markets. The company’s revenue from operations rose 19 percent year on year to ₹264.4 crore, compared with ₹222.6 crore in the same period last year, reflecting steady demand across categories and higher throughput at existing stores.
Operating performance improved sharply during the quarter. EBITDA grew 31 percent to ₹95.2 crore, supported by tighter cost control and better operating leverage. EBITDA margin expanded to 36 percent from 32.6 percent a year earlier. Profit after tax also climbed 31 percent year on year to ₹45.1 crore, lifting PAT margin to 17.1 percent from 15.4 percent in the year ago quarter.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Cantabil reported revenue of ₹599.1 crore, up 20 percent from the corresponding period last year. EBITDA for the period rose 27 percent to ₹186.2 crore, while profit after tax increased 27 percent to ₹66.5 crore. The company recorded same store sales growth of 6.3 percent over the nine month period, pointing to consistent traction at mature locations.
Management attributed the performance to a combination of improved footfalls, better sell through across price points and operating efficiencies. The company said easing tax pressures and stable consumer sentiment supported discretionary spending in key markets during the quarter.
Cantabil operates 646 exclusive brand outlets across India with a total retail area of about 8.82 lakh square feet. The retailer plans to continue adding stores in high potential clusters while investing in product refresh cycles and in store experience to lift conversion and average ticket sizes. The company expects its expansion pipeline and focus on operational discipline to support growth momentum through the next fiscal.
