Cantabil Retail India Limited has announced its audited standalone financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a 28% year-on-year increase in net profit, which rose to ₹95.8 crores from ₹74.9 crores in the previous year. Revenue from operations for the year grew to ₹852.6 crores compared to ₹721.1 crores in FY25, reflecting an 18% growth. EBITDA for the year stood at ₹264.3 crores, with the margin improving to 31.0% from 28.4% in the prior year.

FY26 Financial Performance

The table below summarises the key financial metrics for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to the prior year:

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company posted a standalone net profit of ₹29.2 crores, up from ₹22.5 crores in the same period last year. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹253.5 crores, compared to ₹219.8 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. EBITDA for Q4 FY26 grew by 34% to ₹78.1 crores, with a margin of 30.8%.

Operational Highlights

The company reported a Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) of 5.24% for FY26. The total store count reached 652, with total retail area expanding to 9.15 lakh sq. ft compared to 8.04 lakh sq. ft in FY25. The company added 53 stores during the fiscal year. The average store size increased to 1,700 sq. ft, with a focus on larger family stores that yield better EBITDA margins.

Strategic Outlook and Guidance

Management provided guidance for FY27, targeting revenue of ₹1,000 crores and a store count of 725. The company aims to maintain a gross margin of 60% and an EBITDA margin of 30%. Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) is projected between 5% and 6%. The company is debt-free and plans to utilize cash surplus for expansion, with capex per square foot expected to decrease due to new fixture designs. Lease rental costs are anticipated to be ₹108 crores to ₹110 crores in FY27.

Segment Performance

Footwear sales grew 40% to ₹14 crores in FY26, with a target to reach 3% to 4% of total sales. E-commerce sales for Q4 FY26 were ₹11 crores. The working capital cycle improved to 105 days, and inventory days reduced to 109 days. The company operates 652 Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) and a manufacturing facility in Bahadurgarh, Haryana, with an annual production capacity of 18 lakh garment pieces.

Cantabil Retail India Limited has received disclosures under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011, confirming that none of the shares held by its promoters and persons acting in concert were encumbered or pledged during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosures were submitted to the company's Compliance Officer and Audit Committee on April 01, 2026.

Promoters Confirm Zero Encumbrance for FY26

In compliance with the regulatory requirement, all promoters and persons acting in concert with the promoters confirmed that no encumbrance — direct or indirect — was created on their respective shareholdings in Cantabil Retail India Limited during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Each declarant further confirmed that nil shares of the company stood encumbered or pledged as on March 31, 2026.

The following promoters and persons acting in concert submitted their individual disclosures:

Regulatory Background

Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011 mandates that promoters of listed companies submit yearly disclosures confirming the encumbrance status of their shareholdings. This requirement is aimed at ensuring transparency in promoter shareholding patterns and safeguarding investor interests.

Key Disclosure Details

The following details summarise the regulatory filing:

The submission underscores the company's adherence to SEBI's disclosure norms, with all promoters and persons acting in concert collectively affirming a clean encumbrance record for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.