Arvind Fashions reported a 15.5% year-on-year increase in revenue to ₹1,279 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. EBITDA grew by 19.6% to ₹160 crore from ₹133 crore in the same period last year, with the EBITDA margin expanding by 44 basis points to 12.5%. Profit after tax (PAT) from continued operations stood at ₹10 crore, compared to ₹13 crore in the prior year period, impacted by lower other income.

The Board of Directors approved the standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the first quarter of FY27 on July 21, 2026. The company's gross margin expanded by 90 basis points to 56.7%, aided by higher full-price sell-through and lower discounting. Direct channels contributed 62% of total revenue, with online B2C growth recorded at approximately 38%.

Financial Performance

The company's operating leverage supported profitability improvements despite cost pressures from minimum wage increases and rising fuel costs. Profit before tax (PBT) rose to ₹40 crore from ₹39 crore year-on-year. The following table summarises the key consolidated financial results for the quarter:

Consolidated Financial Results

*From continued operations

Operational Highlights

Arvind Fashions reported a Like-to-Like (LTL) growth of 11.6% in retail. Net working capital days remained stable at 65 days, supported by improved inventory freshness, which is at an all-time high.

Commenting on the performance, Amisha Jain, MD & CEO, stated that the company began the year with strong operating performance, delivering revenue and EBITDA growth. She highlighted the resilience of the brand portfolio and the discipline of the operating model amidst an inflationary environment shaped by geopolitical conflicts and elevated forex rates.

Arvind Fashions Limited has appointed Ms. Lakshmi Krishnan as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective May 25, 2026. The appointment aims to strengthen the organization's human resources capabilities with a leader possessing extensive global experience in driving strategic business outcomes. The company disclosed this move under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Ms. Krishnan brings over 25 years of global experience in human resources to the role. Her career includes leadership positions across India, Southeast Asia, and the United Kingdom, covering the consumer goods, financial services, and technology sectors. Most recently, she served as Head of HR for Corporate Functions at Unilever's global headquarters in London, where she partnered with the Global CFO and Chief Legal Officer to drive organization-wide transformation for a workforce of over 5,000 employees.

Prior to her role in London, she was the Head of HR for Unilever's Global Procurement business in Singapore, a €31 billion operation. In that capacity, she led a best-in-class inclusion programme and significantly enhanced organizational effectiveness and performance. Ms. Krishnan holds a Master's degree in Social Work, having graduated as a Gold Medalist from the University of Madras, and is currently pursuing the CHRO Program at Wharton.

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