Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd (KKCL) Q2FY26 Concall Summary - Sep-2025 Qtr
Performance Overview
- The company delivered a strong performance, achieving double-digit growth on both consolidated and standalone bases, which management attributes to brand strength, focused execution, and resilient consumer demand in a buoyant market.
- Robust consumer demand and improved market penetration were highlighted by a significant 17.3% year-on-year growth in consolidated apparel volume.
- Profitability remained strong with EBITDA margins at 20%, surpassing the guided range of 17% to 18%, driven by operating leverage from higher sales volumes and an optimized product mix.
- The company continued its aggressive retail expansion, adding a net of 29 Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) during the quarter, bringing the total store count to 652, with a strategic focus on Tier-1 malls and expanding into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
- Management expressed a positive outlook, citing encouraging early festive season indicators and a recent GST reduction on select apparel, which is expected to enhance affordability and boost retail demand.
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