Trent Reports 30% Surge in Q4 Profit to Rs 455 Crore, Declares 1:2 Bonus Share Issue and Rs 6 Dividend

Trent Ltd Reports 30% Rise in Net Profit for Q4 FY26

Trent Ltd, a Tata group firm, reported a significant 30% rise in net profit at Rs 455 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. This increase in profitability can be attributed to improved customer demand following GST cuts last year and new store additions.

The fast-fashion retailer announced a final dividend of Rs 6 per share for FY26. Additionally, the company has proposed the issuance of bonus shares, where shareholders will receive one bonus equity share of Re. 1/- each for every two fully paid-up equity share of Re. 1/- each held by them, subject to approval by shareholders.

In terms of financial performance, standalone revenue rose to Rs 4,936.6 crore in the quarter ended March 31, up from Rs 4,106.1 crore in the same quarter last year. Operating EBITDA rose by 43% year-over-year (YOY) at Rs 668 crore.

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On a consolidated basis, revenue rose 19% to Rs 5,028 crore in the quarter and net profit increased 33% to Rs 413.1 crore. However, on a sequential basis, net profit declined 19% from Rs 510.1 crore.

Tata Group's retail arm has also secured board approval to raise Rs 2,500 crore in fresh capital through a rights issue or other "permissible modes" to fuel its next phase of expansion. The company has opened 23 Westside and 109 Zudio stores (including 2 stores in the UAE) in the quarter and expanded its presence to 47 cities.

As of March 31, 2026, the company's store portfolio included 300 Westside, 963 Zudio (including 6 stores in the UAE), and 23 stores across other lifestyle concepts. The company operated with a footprint of over 17.7 million sqft. across its fashion brands.

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Meanwhile, its dedicated food, grocery, and fresh produce retail business, Star Bazaar, saw the addition of 12 stores and closure of 6 stores during the year ended March 31, 2026. Commenting on the Star business, Tata said, "We recognize that the expansion program for Star stores has been slower vis-à-vis our expectations and we are looking to accelerate this agenda in the coming years. We are also looking to make select commitments to retail real estate that allows Star to viably access dense catchments."