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Yatra, Mr DIY dangle travel prizes to turbocharge festive shopping
INDIA: Yatra Online has tied up with home-improvement retailer Mr DIY to launch Shop karo, yatra karo, a festive-season campaign that turns everyday shopping into a shot at subsidised holidays.
Running from December 2025 to January 2026, the two-month promotion spans more than 350 Mr DIY stores nationwide, targeting India’s busiest window for both retail spend and leisure travel. Shoppers are rewarded with Yatra travel vouchers and the chance to win domestic and international holiday packages.
Customers spending Rs 750 or more at 115 selected Mr DIY outlets in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Thane, Pune and Ahmedabad can unlock Yatra vouchers offering savings of up to Rs 10,000 on flights and hotels. Those spending Rs 1,000 or more across 350-plus stores nationally are eligible for a lucky draw for higher-value holiday packages.
Top prizes include an international in-land holiday package worth Rs 1,00,000, followed by two international packages worth Rs 75,000 each, and three domestic packages valued at Rs 30,000 apiece.
“The Christmas–New Year period is when shopping and travel decisions peak,” said Yatra Online senior vice-president, flights and hotels Bharatt Malik. “This partnership allows us to reward shoppers while extending Yatra’s presence beyond digital screens into high-impact physical retail spaces.”
A senior spokesperson for Mr DIY India said the collaboration was designed to add aspiration to routine purchases, blending affordability with the promise of travel during the festive and holiday season.
By linking retail baskets to travel dreams, the two brands are betting that a nudge at the checkout counter can translate into journeys well beyond the store aisle.
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Trent posts Rs 19,701 crore FY26 revenue, profit rises to Rs 1,968 crore
Q4 profit at Rs 455 crore; margins improve, net worth climbs to Rs 7,703 crore
MUMBAI: Retail therapy seems to be working for Trent Limited as much as for its shoppers. The Tata Group retail arm reported a steady performance for FY26, with revenue from operations rising to Rs 19,701.41 crore, up from Rs 16,668.11 crore in FY25. Total income for the year stood at Rs 20,075.87 crore, reflecting continued momentum across its retail formats.
Profit before tax came in at Rs 2,511.54 crore for the year, compared to Rs 2,076.62 crore a year earlier. After accounting for taxes of Rs 543.72 crore, net profit rose to Rs 1,967.82 crore, marking a clear improvement from Rs 1,584.84 crore in FY25.
For the March quarter, the company reported revenue of Rs 4,936.64 crore and total income of Rs 4,997.71 crore. Profit before tax stood at Rs 576.46 crore, while net profit came in at Rs 454.75 crore, up from Rs 349.92 crore in the same quarter last year.
On the cost front, total expenses for FY26 rose to Rs 17,538.54 crore, driven by higher stock purchases of Rs 11,170.44 crore and increased occupancy costs at Rs 1,652.69 crore. Employee benefit expenses also edged up to Rs 1,222.04 crore, reflecting continued expansion.
Operationally, the company maintained stable efficiency metrics. Operating margin improved to 11.88 per cent from 11.29 per cent, while net profit margin rose to 9.99 per cent from 9.51 per cent. The interest service coverage ratio stood strong at 16.76, indicating comfortable debt servicing capacity.
Trent’s balance sheet also strengthened during the year. Net worth increased to Rs 7,702.80 crore from Rs 5,914.40 crore, while total assets expanded to Rs 12,225.71 crore. The debt-to-equity ratio improved to 0.33 from 0.38, signalling a more balanced capital structure.
Cash flow from operations rose to Rs 2,630.19 crore, compared to Rs 1,668.26 crore in the previous year, even as the company continued to invest in expansion, with capital expenditure and investments weighing on investing cash flows.
With consistent growth across revenue, profitability, and margins, Trent’s FY26 performance suggests a retailer scaling steadily ringing up gains not just at the checkout, but across the balance sheet.
