Department Stores company Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail announced Q2FY26 results ABFRL posted 13% growth YoY in Q2, with revenue at Rs 1,982 crore Revenue in H1 was up 11% YoY to reach Rs 3,813 crore All segments posted strong growth this quarter driven by organic performance Pantaloons segment up 6% YoY. Ethnic businesses grew 11% vs LY. Designer led brand portfolio grew >30% YoY. Overall ethnic portfolio posted >20% LTL growth. TMRW’s portfolio grew 27% YoY in Q2. Luxury grew 13% vs LY. Growth driven by enhanced e-commerce and omni-channel capabilities. E-com up >20%, with share of business >15% this quarter. Q2 EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs 116 crore, up 7% YoY. EBITDA margin stood at 5.9%, impacted due to increased advertisement spends (200 bps higher vs LY). Ethnic business posted another quarter of improved operating performance - EBITDA margin expanded 280 bps vs LY. EBITDA for H1 expanded by 24% to reach Rs 286 crore; margin at 7.5%. ABFRL expanded its retail footprint with 30+ gross store additions during Q2. Total area now spanning 7.5 million sq.ft. (~310k sq.ft. addition YoY). ABFRL launched two new concepts across the value & luxury spectrum. OWND, a bold new fashion brand designed for India's Gen Z, youthful and trend conscious consumers. Galeries Lafayette, India’s first ever flagship luxury department store bringing together 250+ luxury and designer brands from across the globe. ABFRL closed its books in Q2 with gross cash of ~Rs 2150 crore Result PDF