Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd

Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited will close its trading window for designated persons from Thursday, October 1, 2026, until 48 hours after the declaration of the company’s audited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended, and Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited announced the designation of Mr. Ajay Bhagwandas Thotlani, “Brand Head - Integriti,” as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP) effective September 1, 2026, according to a regulatory filing with the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Mr. Thotlani possesses approximately 17 years of experience in the fashion and lifestyle industry, with expertise in channel management, category management, merchandising, and business growth.

Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited informed the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited that Dhyanesh Kumar, Retail Head - Sales & Operations - K-Lounge, has retired from the company effective August 31, 2026.

Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd share price declined by 4.83% to Rs 521.2 after the company's net profit expanded by 18.70% to Rs 41.0 crore, while revenue from operations slipped 13.84% to Rs 279.0 crore in Q2FY26 over Q1FY26. The market capitalization of Garments & Apparels industry group stocks on BSE stood at Rs 92053.21 crore, heading higher 12.61%. It has marginally improved by 1.14% over last one week and climbed by 8.74% in last one month while the market capitalization of Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd has inched up 4.93% and 6.27% in the same period respectively. Profit before tax (PBT) of Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd stood at Rs 51.0 crore in Q2 FY26, jumping 23.67% year-on-year, and easing 8.35% quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA came in at Rs 41 crore, surging by 48.60% YoY and tanking 33.62% sequentially. Total expenses reduced by 13.02% to Rs 238.0 crore in Q2FY26 over Q2FY25. During the quarter, cost of materials consumed stood at Rs 115.0 crore, declining 15.51% YoY, while employee benefits expense was at Rs 43.0 crore, dipping slightly 0.85% YoY. For the TTM ended FY26, revenue from operations grew 16.53% to Rs 1002.77 crore, while net profit slipped by 3.17% to Rs 149.19 crore, compared to previous TTM. EBITDA jumped by 16108% to Rs 141.3 crore, and PBT softened 0.80% to Rs 197.62 crore compared to previous TTM. The company's consolidated net cash flow from operating activities stood at Rs 13.65 crore in FY26, as against Rs 135.84 crore in FY25. Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd retreated by 6.47% in last one year, significantly underperforming the benchmark BSE Sensex which has eased by 1.97% during the same period.

Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd share price inched up 2.35% to Rs 547.65 after the company's net profit rose by 18.70% to Rs 41.0 crore, while revenue from operations reduced 13.84% to Rs 279.0 crore in Q2FY26 over Q1FY26. The market capitalization of Garments & Apparels industry group stocks on BSE stood at Rs 92053.21 crore, climbing 12.61%. It has marginally improved by 0.72% over last one week and climbed by 8.74% in last one month while the market capitalization of Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd has marginally improved by 3.56% and 6.27% in the same period respectively. Profit before tax (PBT) of Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd stood at Rs 51.0 crore in Q2 FY26, jumping 23.67% year-on-year, and gaining 8.35% quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA came in at Rs 41 crore, surging by 48.60% YoY and tumbling by 33.62% sequentially. Total expenses dropped by 13.02% to Rs 238.0 crore in Q2FY26 over Q2FY25. During the quarter, cost of materials consumed stood at Rs 115.0 crore, contracting by 15.51% YoY, while employee benefits expense was at Rs 43.0 crore, softening 0.85% YoY. For the TTM ended FY26, revenue from operations advanced 16.53% to Rs 1002.77 crore, while net profit softened by 3.17% to Rs 149.19 crore, compared to previous TTM. EBITDA witnessed a strong improvement of 16108% to Rs 141.3 crore, and PBT saw a marginal contraction of 0.80% to Rs 197.62 crore compared to previous TTM. The company's consolidated net cash flow from operating activities stood at Rs 13.65 crore in FY26, as against Rs 135.84 crore in FY25. Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd slipped 2.70% in last one year, performing in line with the benchmark BSE Sensex which has eased by 2.64% during the same period.

Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited announced the appointment of Farzeen Khan as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective August 1, 2026, according to a regulatory filing with the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Ms. Khan brings over 20 years of experience across apparel, finance, retail, and telecom sectors, with expertise in HR transformation, organizational restructuring, and talent development.

Kewal Kiran Clothing will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 6 August 2026.

While EBIDTA improved by 18.4% YoY to Rs 61.7 crore, EBIDTA margin expanded by 100 basis points YoY to 19.1% in Q4 FY26. Profit before tax in Q4 FY26 stood at Rs 47.1 crore, up by 14.9% from Rs 41 crore in Q4 FY25. For FY26, the company has recorded net profit and revenue from operations of Rs 152.3 crore (up 2.1% YoY) and Rs 1,212.8 crore (up 20.9% YoY), respectively. Hemant Jain, joint managing director, said: 'We are delighted to report sustained, robust double-digit sales growth of 20.9% for FY26, driven by healthy momentum in both volume and value. These encouraging results validate that the strategic levers outlined in Vision 2028 are well-placed and are delivering results across all our brands. Execution-led operational discipline has enabled us to grow at scale while preserving profitability, resulting in a strong FY26 EBITDA margin of 19.6%. It also pleasing to share that Kraus Casuals had an outstanding year with high double-digit sales growth backed by an impressive 21%+ EBITDA margin, underscoring seamless integration post acquisition. The acquisition has not only given us a meaningful entry into womens casualwear market but is already creating value, validating it to be financially accretive and strategically aligned with our growth journey. By expanding our EBO network and reinforcing our position in Large Format Stores, we are driving stronger brand visibility and delivering consistent growth. We enter FY27 with robust momentum and expect to sustain the encouraging performance delivered in FY26, supported by a healthy margin profile and disciplined execution across brands and channels.' Kewal Kiran Clothing is one of India's largest branded apparel players with more than four decades of history. With its integrated operations consisting of designing, manufacturing, branding and retailing, the company has been able to penetrate through its targeted consumer base with its iconic brands of Killer, Integriti, Lawman, Easies, Junior Killer & Kraus. The scrip declined 3.96% to currently trade at Rs 471.05 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Kewal Kiran Clothing announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 9 May 2026, inter alia, have recommended the Second Interim dividend of Rs 2 per equity Share (i.e. 20%) , subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Net profit of Kewal Kiran Clothing rose 6.42% to Rs 31.00 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 29.13 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. Sales rose 12.38% to Rs 323.80 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 288.13 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. For the full year,net profit declined 1.79% to Rs 141.90 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 144.48 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. Sales rose 20.94% to Rs 1212.77 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 1002.77 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var.Mar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var. Sales323.80288.13 12 1212.771002.77 21 OPM %19.0618.09 -19.6119.01 - PBDT58.6551.33 14 247.06229.80 8 PBT47.0740.97 15 202.73197.62 3 NP31.0029.13 6 141.90144.48 -2 Powered by Capital Market - Live