Ahmedabad: Textile conglomerate Arvind Limited on Friday posted a 17% rise in its profit after tax (PAT) before exceptional items to Rs 125 crore for the third quarter of FY 2026. The textile major posted growth in profits even as global trade headwinds and tariff-related discounts weighed on margins.Consolidated revenue for the quarter grew 14% to Rs 2,373 crore, supported by strong volume growth across textiles and garmenting and a sharp rebound in the Advanced Materials Division (AMD). EBITDA increased 15% to an all-time high of Rs 286 crore, taking operating margins past the 12% threshold.
For the nine months ended Dec 31, 2025, revenue stood at Rs 6,750 crore, up 11% YoY, while PAT climbed 34% to Rs 286 crore.“Denim volumes rose 16% to 13.9 million metres, aided by higher verticalisation, while woven fabric volumes increased 5% to 36.7 million metres. The garmenting division delivered its second consecutive quarter of over 10 million pieces, translating into an 11% rise in volumes and a 23% jump in revenue to Rs 493 crore,” Arvind Limited said in a statement.The company said tariff-related discounts impacted EBITDA by Rs 25 crore in Q3 and Rs 63 crore over the 9-month period. Excluding this, margins would have exceeded 13%, in line with the company’s medium-term guidance. A one-time impact of Rs 23.5 crore (net of tax) was also recorded following the implementation of the new labour code.During the first 9 months of FY26, the company incurred growth capex of about Rs 348 crore, while net debt remained stable at Rs 1,236 crore, similar to March 2025 levels.Looking ahead, Arvind said demand conditions remain uncertain due to geopolitical and trade factors, though domestic consumption and a healthy order book are expected to support Q4.
