Trent Q3 net profit rises 36% to Rs 640 crore, revenue up 16%

Trent Ltd

Tata Group retail arm Trent Ltd on Wednesday reported a 36 percent rise in its standalone net profit to Rs 640 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, helped by higher sales amid network expansion. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 469 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago.

The December quarter profit was impacted by a one-time charge of Rs 26.11 crore related to the implementation of new labour laws in India.

Revenue from operations increased 16 percent to Rs 5,259 crore during the quarter under review as against Rs 4,535 crore in the year-ago period, Trent Ltd said in a regulatory filing.

The consumer spending improved during the quarter, aided by a reduction in GST rates, which resulted in higher disposable income.

Trent Ltd Chairman Noel N Tata said the company’s fashion business recorded category-leading growth despite a higher base.

Customer sentiment is gradually improving and the medium-term business outlook remains positive, he said, adding that the company remains focused on building a large direct-to-consumer business across segments.

On the Star business, Tata said the contribution of in-house brands has risen to over 74 percent of revenues. He noted that store expansion has been slower than expected and efforts are underway to accelerate the rollout in the coming quarters.

During the quarter, the company opened 17 Westside and 48 Zudio stores, including one Zudio store in the UAE.

As of December 31, 2025, Trent operated 278 Westside stores, 854 Zudio stores, including four in the UAE, and 32 stores across other lifestyle concepts. The company’s total retail footprint stood at over 15 million square feet across fashion brands.

Competition in the affordable fashion segment continues to intensify, with peers expanding their presence through new value-focused brands.

Shares of Trent settled over 5 percent higher on Wednesday at Rs 4,021 per share on the NSE, up 5.18 percent.

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