Cantabil Retail Q1 Profit Rises 29% YoY; Declares ₹0.50 Final Dividend

New Delhi, August 5, 2025 – Cantabil Retail India Ltd (NSE: CANTABIL, BSE: 533267) today announced key outcomes from its 324th Board Meeting, including Q1FY26 unaudited financial results, a final dividend declaration of ₹0.50 per share, and board-level changes.

Key Financial Highlights (Standalone)

Cantabil posted steady growth in revenue and profitability for the quarter ended June 30, 2025:

Cantabil reported a 24.3% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations at ₹158.7 crore for Q1FY26, compared to ₹127.6 crore in the same quarter last year. Net profit rose 28.6% YoY to ₹14.67 crore.

However, both revenue and profit declined sequentially, with revenue down 27.6% and PAT falling 34.8% from the previous quarter. Earnings per share stood at ₹1.75, up from ₹1.36 last year, but lower than ₹2.69 in Q4FY25.

The company ended Q1 with a comprehensive income of ₹1,367.86 lakh. Total expenses stood at ₹14,192.18 lakh, up from ₹11,407.77 lakh YoY, indicating continued investment in operational scale-up.

Dividend Announcement

The board recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share (25% on face value of ₹2) for FY25, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

• Record Date: August 29, 2025.

Board-Level Decisions & Appointments

1. Reappointment of Whole-Time Director: Mr. Basant Goyal has been reappointed as Whole-Time Director for a five-year term, pending shareholder approval. He will continue to oversee e-commerce, administration, inventory management, and project divisions. He is the brother-in-law of Mr. Deepak Bansal, another Whole-Time Director.
2. Continuation of Independent Director: The Board approved the continuation of Mr. Rajeev Sharma (DIN: 08528048) as Independent Director, subject to AGM approval.
3. Secretarial Auditor Appointment: The company appointed M/s. DPV & Associates LLP as Secretarial Auditor for FY26–FY30. The firm is led by Mr. Devesh Kumar Vasisht, who brings over 19 years of experience in corporate law, compliance, and governance advisory.

Management Commentary

Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Bansal stated that the results were reviewed and approved in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and SEBI (LODR) norms. He added that the board remains confident about the company’s growth trajectory, driven by its strong retail focus.

Cantabil Retail India Stock Performance

Cantabil Retail India shares closed at ₹260, which is a 0.27% dip on August 5, 2025. Cantabil Retail India shares have dipped 3.6% in the last year, 7.1% in the year-to-date, and 5.01% in the previous month.

About Cantabil Retail India

Cantabil Retail India Ltd is a listed apparel and accessories brand catering to men, women, and kids across India. The company is actively expanding its retail footprint, with a presence in both metros and Tier-II/Tier-III cities. The shares are actively traded on both BSE and NSE under the symbol CANTABIL.

REF:https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/CANTABIL_05082025150030_OutcomeofBoardMeeting.pdf

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