Retail Resilience: V-Mart Narrows Losses, Posts Strong Revenue Growth In Q2 FY26

V-Mart Retail Ltd. has released its financial results for the July–September quarter of FY26, showcasing a notable turnaround in performance. The value fashion retailer posted a net loss of ₹88.7 million, significantly lower than the ₹565 million loss recorded in the same period last year. This improvement comes amid strong festive-led consumer demand and operational efficiencies.

Revenue from operations surged 22% year-on-year to ₹8.07 billion, up from ₹6.61 billion in Q2 FY25. The company also reported a sharp rise in EBITDA, which nearly doubled to ₹715 million, with margins expanding by 300 basis points to 9%.

Notable Updates:  

• Revenue growth was supported by an 11% same-store sales increase.  
• EBITDA margin rose from 6% to 9%, reflecting better cost control and product mix.  
• Total income reached ₹8.10 billion, including contributions from digital and retail segments.  
• Despite sequential decline from Q1, the company posted a net profit for the half-year period.  
• Shares fell over 8% post-results, indicating cautious investor sentiment.

V-Mart’s performance signals a steady recovery path, with festive momentum and operational discipline driving improved financial metrics.

Sources: CNBC TV18, Economic Times Retail, ScanX News.