New Delhi: Arvind Fashions Ltd (AFL), which retails brands such as Arrow, US Polo Assn. and Tommy Hilfiger in India, reported an 8% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 27 crore for the January-March quarter, driven by higher full-price sell-throughs and lower discounting, as per its regulatory filing on Saturday.
Revenue for the quarter rose nearly 9% to Rs 1,189 crore from Rs 1,094 crore in Q4FY24, aided by a 5.2% like-to-like (LTL) growth and a strong performance in the online channel. EBITDA grew 15% to Rs 170 crore, with margins expanding by 80 basis points to 14.3%.
Gross margins for the quarter rose 270 basis points to 53.9%.
For the full year ended March 31, 2025, the company posted a 71% increase in net profit to Rs 85 crore, compared to Rs 50 crore in FY24. Revenue rose 8.5% to Rs 4,620 crore, while EBITDA rose 17% to Rs 637 crore. EBITDA margin improved by 100 basis points to 13.8%.
AFL said its return on capital employed (ROCE) crossed 20% for the first time, up more than 400 basis points year-on-year. Inventory turns remained healthy at 4x, with net working capital days stable at 58.
“FY25 results reflect sharp execution of our strategic plans across brands despite a muted demand environment,” said Shailesh Chaturvedi, MD & CEO, Arvind Fashions. “Our mantra of profitable growth helped us cross the milestone of 20% ROCE. We plan to accelerate our retail and online presence further.”
The board recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.60 per equity share for FY25, subject to shareholder approval.
