Trent's total revenue from operations climbed 22% to reach ₹5,873 crore, supported by physical store additions that offset mid-single-digit like-for-like sales growth. The company mitigated supply-chain disruptions and inflationary pressures through active supplier engagement strategies. Operationally, the network expanded significantly, reaching nearly a thousand Zudio locations alongside hundreds of Westside stores. The earnings release coincided with the announcement that Noel Tata will transition to chairman emeritus on November 12.
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Direct supplier engagement and targeted sourcing initiatives helped shield profitability…: Direct supplier engagement and targeted sourcing initiatives helped shield profitability from broader inflationary pressures and supply-chain uncertainty.
Mid-single-digit like-for-like growth indicates that aggressive retail space expansion re…: Mid-single-digit like-for-like growth indicates that aggressive retail space expansion remained the primary driver of total top-line gains.
The company is preparing for top-level leadership stability as Bahram Vakil steps in to r…: The company is preparing for top-level leadership stability as Bahram Vakil steps in to replace retiring Chairman Noel Tata.
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Net profit rose to ₹468 crore in the July-September quarter, while revenue from operations increased 22% to ₹5,873 crore, the owner of fashion chains Westside and Zudio said on Thursday.
Trent said inflation remained elevated across cost categories, with geopolitical uncertainty, interest-rate trends and supply-chain disruptions contributing to cost pressures. The company said sourcing initiatives and supplier engagement were helping it manage these headwinds while maintaining relative stability in its value proposition.
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"It was encouraging to witness a more robust consumer sentiment despite the relatively inflationary backdrop. We are increasingly expanding our presence across diverse markets, including in many tier-2 and tier-3 locations. The compelling reception we are witnessing gives us the conviction to double down into more hinterlands," said Noel Tata, who would retire as chairman and director on November 11, in line with Tata Group governance guidelines.
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Retrenchments remained concentrated within outward-oriented sectors during the period, reaching their highest point since late 2020. At the same time, employer sentiment weakened as a higher share of firms reported plans to downsize in the coming months. These growing job cuts and corporate intentions signal emerging vulnerabilities across select segments of the economy.
Singapore's property market is preparing for an influx of roughly 16,800 new residences spread across more than 30 upcoming developments. The wave of inventory will shift greater bargaining leverage toward prospective buyers while dampening secondary market transaction activity. Consequently, resale condominium owners face elevated competition as suburban projects and executive condominiums court demand from public housing upgraders.
The dairy company achieved record quarterly gross profit and operational revenue driven by operational efficiencies, debt repayments, and surging demand for value-added dairy categories. Market share gains followed regulatory interventions against unorganised players, which insulated business lines from broader agricultural inflation and El Nino disruptions. Management expects upcoming festival purchases and expanded distribution to sustain this earnings trajectory.