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Aditya Birla Fashion Q3: revenue up 8 per cent, loss widens to Rs 137 crore
Ebitda rises 13 per cent as store expansion continues
MUMBAI: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited reported a wider consolidated net loss in the third quarter of FY26, weighed down by the impact of new labour codes, even as revenue and operating performance improved.
Net loss from continuing operations rose to Rs 137 crore in the December quarter, compared with Rs 103 crore a year earlier. Excluding the labour-code impact, the normalised loss stood at Rs 115 crore. Revenue from operations grew 8 per cent year on year to Rs 2,374 crore from Rs 2,201 crore in Q3 FY25.
Ebitda increased 13 per cent to Rs 370 crore, up from Rs 328 crore in the year-ago quarter, reflecting tighter cost control and a stronger mix. Revenue for the nine months ended December rose 10 per cent year on year to Rs 6,187 crore.
The ethnic wear portfolio delivered another strong quarter, growing 20 per cent on year and continuing its run of sustained double-digit expansion. The segment has now crossed an annualised sales scale of over Rs 2,000 crore. Digital-first platform TMRW posted 29 per cent year-on-year growth, while the luxury business grew 27 per cent, aided by the recently opened Galeries Lafayette store.
ABFRL added around 50 gross stores during the quarter, taking its total retail footprint to more than 7.7 million square feet.
Pantaloons reported quarterly sales of Rs 1,276 crore, reflecting the shift of festive demand into Q2 and the deferral of the end-of-season sale into Q4. Adjusted for these calendar effects, like-to-like growth stood at 3 per cent. The format opened six stores and closed three, ending the quarter with 406 outlets.
Ownd delivered a standout performance, posting 54 per cent year-on-year growth and expanding its network to 67 stores. The Collective and Mono Brands business grew 16 per cent, with improving profitability, and now operates 49 stores after adding three during the quarter.
In a regulatory filing, the company said its diversified portfolio across categories and price points provides a strong base for long-term growth. While investments in select businesses will continue, the focus remains on scaling operations, improving efficiency and strengthening profitability.
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ITC Sunfeast Farmlite launches Sugar Free Cookies range
New variants offer guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers.
MUMBAI: ITC Sunfeast Farmlite is sweetening the deal for biscuit lovers who want to have their cookie and eat it too without the sugar. The better-for-you biscuits range from ITC Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of an all-new Sugar Free Cookies line, aligning with the company’s vision of ‘Help India Eat Better’. The range is designed for consumers who are rethinking sugar in their daily snacking but refuse to compromise on taste and indulgence.
The collection debuts with two tempting variants: Choco Nut Cookies and Hazelnut & Oats Cookies. Both are a source of protein and contain no trans-fat, while the Hazelnut & Oats variant is also lactose-free.
ITC Ltd. vice president (marketing), biscuits, foods division, Suraj Kathuria said, “At Sunfeast Farmlite, we believe mindful snacking should never come at the cost of indulgence. With this launch, we are catering to the growing need for guilt-free snacking while delivering a rich, satisfying cookie experience.”
ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences for foods division Dr Shantanu Das added, “We have applied robust food science to develop cookies that are sugar-free while preserving the taste and texture consumers love.”
Each cookie comes in convenient single-serve packs to maintain texture and freshness. Both variants are available in 100g packs priced at ₹100 and can be found on quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.
In a market increasingly leaning towards healthier choices, ITC Sunfeast Farmlite’s new Sugar Free Cookies prove that cutting sugar doesn’t mean cutting joy. For the health-conscious yet indulgent snacker, this could be the perfect bite-sized solution.
