Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited – Q2 FY26 Results Summary
Announcement Date: November 4, 2025
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Financial Performance (Consolidated):
- Revenue: ₹2,037.9 crore in Q2 FY26, up 3.7% YoY (₹1,964.9 crore in Q2 FY25) and 10.7% QoQ (₹1,840.6 crore in Q1 FY26).
- Profit After Tax: ₹23.44 crore in Q2 FY26 vs. loss of ₹58.77 crore in Q2 FY25 (which included a ₹98.33 crore exceptional loss).
- Operating Margin improved to approximately 6.2% in Q2 FY26 from 1.5% in Q2 FY25.
- Earnings Per Share (Basic & Diluted): ₹0.19 in Q2 FY26 vs. (₹0.58) in Q2 FY25.
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Balance Sheet Highlights (Consolidated as of Sep 30, 2025 vs Mar 31, 2025):
- Total Assets increased 10.9% to ₹9,187 crore.
- Borrowings rose 33.9% to ₹1,275 crore; debt-equity ratio at 0.51x.
- Total Equity increased 2.6% to ₹1,310 crore.
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Cash Flow (H1 FY26):
- Net cash from operations: ~₹280 crore.
- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents: ~₹100 crore.
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Management Commentary:
- Effective May 1, 2025, Madura Fashion and Lifestyle business was demerged into Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited.
- Company listed on BSE and NSE on June 23, 2025.
- No changes in accounting policies or material adjustments reported.
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Segment Performance:
- Operates in a single segment: branded apparels (garments and accessories).
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Capital Expenditure:
- ₹110.7 crore (standalone) and ₹124.75 crore (consolidated) spent in H1 FY26, primarily on property, plant, equipment, and intangible assets.
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Exceptional Items:
- No exceptional items in current periods; prior year included ₹98.33 crore loss related to pre-demerger period.
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Standalone vs Consolidated:
- Financials broadly aligned; consolidated includes one wholly owned subsidiary, Aditya Birla Garments Limited.
This summary reflects the company’s financial and operational status post-demerger, highlighting improved profitability and stable balance sheet metrics.