Cantabil Retail India Ltd is doing great in India’s retail market because they have solid business practices and are growing carefully. They just had a fantastic quarter, earning a record profit of ₹45.1 crore in Q3 FY26. This shows that people keep buying their stuff, their profit margins are getting better, and their stores are running well.
According to official papers, their after-tax profit went up by 31% compared to last year, reaching ₹45.1 crore. Their profit margins also increased from 15.4% to 17.1%. This rise in margins means they’re managing costs better, using their operations more efficiently, and getting better prices for their products. All of these things are signs of a healthy retail business in India’s changing direct-to-consumer market.
Sales for the December quarter went up by 19% compared to last year, reaching ₹264.4 crore from ₹222.6 crore in Q3 FY25. Their earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose by 31% to ₹95.2 crore, with margins improving from 32.6% to 36%. These numbers make Cantabil one of the top performers in the Indian direct-to-consumer market, especially now that many clothing brands are having a tough time with changing customer demand.
For the nine months ending December 31, 2025, Cantabil’s revenue was ₹599.1 crore, a 20% increase from last year. Their EBITDA for this time went up by 27% to ₹186.2 crore, and their after-tax profit increased by 27% to ₹66.5 crore. Their sales at existing stores grew by 6.3%. This consistent performance shows that people like the brand and that it can grow without just opening a lot of new stores.
Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Bansal said that their strong performance shows that people are still buying their products and that the brand is well-liked. He also mentioned that recent changes in the GST rates have made customers feel better and made products more affordable, which is helping sales for clothing and lifestyle brands.
Cantabil’s plan to open more stores is a big part of its growth. They now have 646 stores across India, covering a total area of 8.82 lakh square feet. This large presence helps Cantabil keep a strong presence in physical stores, which is important for brand visibility and customer access, even as direct-to-consumer models get more advanced.
Besides opening stores, Cantabil is also working on making new products and improving the shopping experience in their stores. This makes sure that their growth comes not just from getting bigger, but also from having good customer engagement and repeat business. This strategy fits well with the trends in the direct-to-consumer retail market, where physical stores support online shopping and brand recognition.
As the news in India’s direct-to-consumer industry continues to that brands that grow their reach and profits, Cantabil Retail’s Q3 FY26 performance is a great example of careful planning and execution. With strong revenue growth, increasing profit margins, and a growing store network, the brand is in a good position to keep up its progress and stay one of India’s best retail companies.
