Shares of Trent (TATACONSUMERS) surged 6.73% on the BSE to ₹3,059, while the NSE counterpart leapt 6.92% to ₹3,060, adding ₹9,088.92 cr to market cap.
For the September quarter, consolidated net profit hit ₹468 cr, up 25% YoY. Revenue climbed 22% to ₹5,873 cr; operating EBITDA surged 37% to ₹785 cr, pushing EBIT margin from 10.5% to 11.6%.
The jump in net profit largely stems from a 9% rise in standalone net profit to ₹490 cr, while asset‑sale gains of ₹96 cr in Q2 were absent this year, smoothing earnings.
Retail expansion kept pace: the 1,000th Zudio store opened, bringing the chain to 999 outlets; Westside grew to 311 stores, and the group added 19 Zudio and 10 Westside outlets in Q2, expanding its footprint to 18.5 million sq ft across 339 cities.
Star food and grocery arm posted >20% revenue growth, adding a new outlet for a total of 87 stores; private‑label sales now account for 74% of revenue, reinforcing the group’s margin profile.
CEO Noel N Tata signaled confidence, noting that "best days lie ahead" and that the company will "continue investing in scale and market position" as it approaches FY27.