Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL)
₹72.72 +0.92% last close, 16 Oct
Latest quarterly results (Q1 FY27)
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, Aditya Birla's revenue was ₹2,046 Cr (+11.1% year on year, -5.9% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹29.0 Cr (+20.9% year on year); the operating margin was 15.1%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹2,046 | +11.1% | -5.9% |
| Operating profit | ₹308 | +17.1% | -12.5% |
| Net profit | ₹29.0 | +20.9% | -47.2% |
| EPS (₹) | 0.24 | +20.0% | -46.7% |
| Operating margin | 15.1% | — | — |
ABLBL delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 44.55% of the ABLBL shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 55.21%. That is close to its usual level. Volume was 0.2 times its average, well below normal.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 46.3% · 66.0% · 51.9% · 56.4% · 44.5%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the period ended September 30, 2026. The certificate issued by MUFG Intime India Private Limited confirms that security certificates received for dematerialisation were processed, mutilated, and cancelled within the prescribed timelines. The depository names have been substituted in the register of members accordingly. This is a recurring administrative filing confirming standard depository compliance.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended September 30, 2026
- Issued by RTA MUFG Intime India Private Limited dated October 5, 2026
- Company filing completed on October 8, 2026 under Regulation 74(5)
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited has issued a Postal Ballot Notice seeking shareholder approval for its 'ABLBL ESOP Scheme 2026' and its extension to subsidiaries. The scheme covers up to 1,83,07,800 equity shares, representing 1.50% of the company's paid-up equity share capital. The remote e-voting window runs from October 4, 2026, to November 2, 2026, with the cut-off date set as September 30, 2026. Scrutinizer results will be announced on or before November 4, 2026.
- Proposed ESOP pool of up to 1,83,07,800 equity shares of ₹10 face value
- ESOP pool represents up to 1.50% of the paid-up equity share capital
- Remote e-voting begins on October 4, 2026, and ends on November 2, 2026
- Voting cut-off date was September 30, 2026; results due by November 4, 2026
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) concluded its 2nd Annual General Meeting on August 19, 2026. Shareholders transacted key resolutions including the adoption of FY26 financial statements and declaration of a Rs 0.50 per equity share dividend alongside an 8% preference share dividend. In the MD speech, the company highlighted FY26 revenue of Rs 8,396 crore (up 7% YoY), an EBITDA margin expansion of 80 bps to 17%, and a year-end net debt of Rs 726 crore.
- Declared an equity dividend of Rs 0.50 per share and an 8% dividend on non-convertible redeemable preference shares for FY26.
- Reported FY26 full-year revenue of Rs 8,396 crore, representing a 7% YoY growth with 9% like-to-like retail growth.
- FY26 EBITDA grew 13% with margins expanding by 80 bps to 17%.
- E-commerce channel crossed Rs 1,000 crore in annual revenue, while year-end net debt stood at Rs 726 crore.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) delivered a strong Q1 FY27 with revenue growing 11% YoY to Rs 2,046 Cr and PAT increasing 21% to Rs 29 Cr. The Lifestyle segment (Louis Philippe, Van Heusen) grew 10%, while the Emerging Brands portfolio (Reebok, American Eagle) saw a robust 19% growth. Management reported a 50 bps expansion in EBITDA margins to 16%, driven by retail efficiency and a 240 bps margin improvement in the Emerging Brands segment. The company plans to add 300+ stores gross (150-200 net) during FY27 to sustain its growth momentum.
- Consolidated revenue reached Rs 2,046 Cr, marking the third consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.
- EBITDA margin expanded by 50 bps YoY to 16%, with consolidated PAT rising 21% to Rs 29 Cr.
- Emerging Brands (Reebok, Innerwear) grew 19% YoY, with EBITDA margins improving significantly by 240 bps to 4.3%.
- Retail network expanded to 3,362 stores across 800+ cities, with 65+ new stores added in Q1 FY27 alone.
- Management expects 3-4% cost inflation in H2 FY27 but aims to offset this through productivity and cost rationalization.
ABLBL reported a steady Q1 FY27 with consolidated revenue growing 11% YoY to 2,046 Cr, driven by a 19% expansion in the Emerging Business segment. Profitability outpaced revenue growth as EBITDA rose 14% to 327 Cr, with margins expanding 50 bps to 16.0%. Net profit (PAT) increased 21% YoY to 29 Cr. Despite a soft wedding season impacting occasion wear, the company maintained a healthy 8% retail like-to-like (LTL) growth and expanded its e-commerce channel by 23%.
- Consolidated Revenue grew 11% YoY to 2,046 Cr for Q1 FY27.
- Net Profit (PAT) increased by 21% to 29 Cr compared to 24 Cr in the previous year.
- EBITDA margin improved to 16.0% from 15.5% YoY, led by scale benefits in Emerging Businesses.
- Retail network expanded to 3,362 brand stores across 800+ cities and towns.
- E-commerce channel recorded 23% YoY growth, with own e-commerce platforms growing over 50%.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) has approved the formulation and implementation of the 'ABLBL ESOP Scheme 2026'. The scheme proposes to grant up to 1,83,07,800 equity shares, which represents 1.5% of the company's paid-up equity share capital. This initiative is designed to align employee incentives with the company's growth strategy, which includes an aggressive retail expansion of 75+ stores per quarter. The scheme's final adoption is subject to shareholder approval via a postal ballot.
- Proposed issuance of up to 1,83,07,800 equity shares under the new 2026 ESOP scheme.
- Total dilution is capped at 1.5% of the company's current paid-up equity share capital.
- The scheme includes both standard Stock Options and Performance Stock Options to incentivize key personnel.
- Implementation is pending approval from shareholders through a Postal Ballot process.
- The Board meeting for this approval was conducted on August 1, 2026, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) reported a standalone revenue of Rs 2,048.86 Cr for Q1 FY27, marking an 11.3% increase from Rs 1,840.47 Cr in Q1 FY26. Standalone Net Profit surged 45.8% YoY to Rs 31.20 Cr, up from Rs 21.40 Cr. The company maintained a steady retail footprint of approximately 5 million sq. ft. across 3,362 exclusive brand outlets. While standalone operating margins were stable at 6%, the emerging business segment showed significant improvement with a 240 bps EBITDA margin expansion to 4.3%.
- Standalone revenue grew 11.3% YoY to Rs 2,048.86 Cr in Q1 FY27.
- Net profit increased by 45.8% YoY to Rs 31.20 Cr from Rs 21.40 Cr.
- Retail network expanded to 3,362 exclusive brand outlets across ~5 million sq. ft.
- Emerging business portfolio revenue grew 19% YoY with e-commerce growth exceeding 30%.
- Debt-to-Equity ratio reported at 0.47x as of June 30, 2026.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) reported a standalone revenue of Rs 2,048.86 Cr for Q1 FY27, marking an 11.3% increase from Rs 1,840.47 Cr in the same quarter last year. Net profit rose significantly by 45.8% YoY to Rs 31.20 Cr, up from Rs 21.40 Cr. The growth was supported by a 19% revenue surge in the emerging business portfolio and a 7% retail like-to-like (LTL) growth. The company's retail footprint has expanded to 3,362 exclusive brand outlets covering approximately 5 million square feet.
- Revenue from operations increased 11.3% YoY to Rs 2,048.86 Cr.
- Net profit after tax grew 45.8% YoY to Rs 31.20 Cr from Rs 21.40 Cr.
- Emerging business portfolio revenue grew 19% YoY with EBITDA margins expanding by 240 bps to 4.3%.
- Retail network reached 3,362 exclusive brand outlets across ~5 million sq. ft. as of June 30, 2026.
- Debt-to-equity ratio stood at 0.47x, compared to 0.50x in the year-ago period.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) has scheduled its earnings conference call for Q1 FY26-27 on August 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM IST. The management will discuss financial and operating performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This follows a TTM revenue of ₹2,038 Cr and a PAT of ₹23 Cr. Investors will likely focus on the progress of the company's aggressive retail expansion strategy, which targets 75+ store additions per quarter.
- Earnings conference call scheduled for August 3, 2026, at 16:00 HRS IST
- Discussion to cover unaudited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Company currently operates a retail footprint of 4.7 million square feet across 3,250 stores
- Management previously reported a TTM revenue of ₹2,037.9 Cr and an operating profit margin of 63.8%
- Focus remains on achieving the expected 12% growth rate through retail expansion in 785+ cities
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) has announced the record date and tax deduction details for its FY 2025-26 dividend. The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share (5% of face value) and an 8% dividend on preference shares. The record date is fixed for August 7, 2026, with the payout occurring in FY 2026-27. This filing primarily serves as a tax communication to shareholders regarding the 10% to 20% TDS rates applicable based on PAN availability.
- Dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share of ₹10 face value recommended for FY 2025-26.
- Record date for determining shareholder eligibility is Friday, August 7, 2026.
- Standard TDS rate of 10% for resident shareholders with a valid PAN updated in records.
- Exemption from TDS for resident individuals if the total dividend amount does not exceed ₹10,000.
- 8% dividend recommended for Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) has announced August 7, 2026, as the record date for its recommended dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share for FY 2025-26. This follows the board's recommendation on May 7, 2026, and is subject to approval at the upcoming 2nd Annual General Meeting. The company also detailed Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) requirements, with a standard 10% rate for resident shareholders with a valid PAN. Based on the current price of ₹95.8, the dividend yield is approximately 0.52%.
- Dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share of face value ₹10 recommended for FY 2025-26.
- Record date for determining eligibility is fixed for Friday, August 7, 2026.
- TDS of 10% applicable for resident shareholders with valid PAN; 20% for those without.
- No TDS for resident individuals if the total dividend income from the company does not exceed ₹10,000.
- Dividend of 8% recommended for Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares.
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) has scheduled its 2nd Annual General Meeting for August 19, 2026. The company released its Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26, detailing its retail footprint of 4.7 million square feet across 3,250 stores. Management highlighted the strategic exit from the Forever 21 business, which had previously contributed a Rs 50 Cr EBITDA loss in H1 FY25. The report emphasizes a growth strategy targeting 12% retail like-to-like growth and aggressive expansion of 75+ stores per quarter.
- 2nd Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026, via video conferencing
- Total retail network spans 3,250 stores across 785+ cities with 4.7 million sq. ft. footprint
- Exit from Forever 21 business completed to eliminate a Rs 50 Cr EBITDA loss from H1 FY25
- Added 75+ stores in Q2 FY26 as part of an aggressive retail expansion strategy
- Group-wide onboarding of 11,700+ employees, including 80+ senior leaders during the year
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by Registrar MUFG Intime India Private Limited, confirms that share certificates received for dematerialization during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, were processed within prescribed timelines. This involves the verification, cancellation, and substitution of depository names in the register of members. This is a standard administrative filing with no impact on the company's financial performance or retail operations.
- Confirmation of compliance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Registrar MUFG Intime India Private Limited issued the confirmation on July 3, 2026
- Verification that security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after dematerialization
- Confirmation that depository names were substituted in the register of members within timelines
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) has announced the superannuation of Mr. Narahari N, Chief Operating Officer – Central Sourcing, effective June 30, 2026. As a Senior Management Personnel, his role is integral to managing the supply chain for a company with TTM revenue of ₹2,038 Cr and a massive network of 3,250 stores. This is a planned retirement (superannuation) rather than a resignation. Investors should note that the company is currently in an aggressive expansion phase, adding 75+ stores per quarter, making the sourcing function critical for operational stability.
- Mr. Narahari N to superannuate from the position of COO – Central Sourcing on June 30, 2026
- Company manages a retail footprint of 4.7 million square feet across 3,250 stores
- ABLBL reported TTM revenue of ₹2,038 Cr with an operating profit margin of 63.8%
- The company targets aggressive expansion with 75+ store additions per quarter
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) has announced the closure of its trading window starting July 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. This closure is ahead of the declaration of the company's unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the results are officially announced to the exchanges. The specific date for the Board Meeting to approve these results will be communicated separately in the future.
- Trading window closure begins on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
- Applies to all 'Designated Persons' as per the Company’s Code of Conduct.
- Relates to the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
- Window will reopen 48 hours after the announcement of the financial results.
- Board meeting date for result declaration is yet to be finalized and will be intimated later.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue grew 4% YoY to INR 2,038 Cr in Q2 FY26. Lifestyle Brands grew 7% YoY to INR 1,754 Cr, while Emerging Businesses declined 10% YoY to INR 292 Cr, primarily due to the exit from the Forever 21 business.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the company operates in 785+ cities and towns across India with 3,250 stores.
Profitability Margins
Gross margin improvement led to a 125 bps expansion in EBITDA margin to 16.6% in Q2 FY26. Lifestyle Brands margin stood at 19.3% (+80 bps YoY), while Emerging Business margin improved 130 bps to 1.5%.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated EBITDA margin was 16.6% in Q2 FY26, up from 15.3% YoY. Absolute EBITDA grew 12% YoY to INR 338 Cr, driven by top-line momentum in Lifestyle Brands and cost discipline.
Capital Expenditure
Net Block (including CWIP) stood at INR 1,156 Cr as of September 2025. The company added 75+ stores in Q2 FY26 and 125+ in H1 FY26, indicating significant ongoing investment in retail expansion.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Net Debt increased to INR 993 Cr in September 2025 from INR 781 Cr in March 2025, primarily due to inventory build-up for the festive season. Finance costs decreased to INR 98 Cr in Q2 FY26 from INR 109 Cr YoY due to effective borrowing management.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
SPECIFIC raw material names like cotton or fabric are not listed; however, 'finished goods prices' and 'feed stock availability' are cited as critical operational factors impacting the cost structure.
Capacity Expansion
Current retail footprint is 4.7 million square feet across 3,250 stores. The company added 75+ stores in Q2 FY26 and plans steady net additions going forward.
Raw Material Costs
Not disclosed as a specific percentage of revenue, but management noted that gross margin improvements were a key driver for the 125 bps EBITDA margin expansion in Q2 FY26.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The integration of ABGL manufacturing operations into the Lifestyle Brands segment was completed to reflect operational synergies.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
12%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through aggressive retail expansion (75+ stores per quarter), maintaining double-digit retail like-to-like (LTL) growth (12% in Q2), and strengthening brand leadership through celebrity associations and product innovation.
Products & Services
Apparel (shirts, trousers, suits), Innerwear, Footwear (Reebok), and accessories sold through 3,250 retail stores and wholesale channels.
Brand Portfolio
Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England, Reebok, American Eagle, and Innerwear.
New Products/Services
New celebrity associations and high-impact Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies blending lifestyle narratives with product innovation are expected to drive brand affiliation.
Market Expansion
Targeting smaller towns with 550+ stores already established; total network spans 785+ cities with a focus on opening larger format stores.
Strategic Alliances
Strategic partnerships include licensing/distribution for Reebok and American Eagle in the Indian market.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward larger store formats and premiumization. ABLBL is positioning itself by opening larger stores and using celebrity associations to drive brand salience.
Competitive Landscape
Competitors include other major apparel retailers; ABLBL competes through brand salience and a deep retail footprint in both urban and small-town India.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a powerful brand portfolio (Louis Philippe, Van Heusen) and a massive distribution network of 3,250 stores, which provides significant rent leverage and sales-per-square-foot advantages.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to consumer spending cycles, wedding seasons, and festive periods like Pujo, which provided a healthy boost to demand in Q2.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward branded retail and lifestyle-led product narratives; demand is heavily influenced by localized events like Pujo in East India.
Geopolitical Risks
Global demand-supply conditions and feedstock prices are noted as factors that could impact operations.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are affected by GST transitions and BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) sourcing regulations for footwear (Reebok).
Taxation Policy Impact
The effective tax rate for Q2 FY26 was approximately 25.8% (INR 8 Cr tax on INR 31 Cr PBT).
Legal Contingencies
The company notes potential impacts from litigation and labor negotiations, but specific case values are not disclosed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the consumer response to revised prices following the GST transition and the impact of localized issues in East India on overall momentum.
Geographic Concentration Risk
The company has a broad national presence across 785+ cities, reducing regional concentration risk, though localized issues in the East were noted in Q2.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on international brand partners for Reebok and American Eagle, and supply chain dependencies for feedstock.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is mitigating digital risks by implementing automatic replenishment software and upgrading IT systems for GST compliance.