For the quarter that concluded on 30th June 2025 (Q1 FY ’26), Mafatlal Industries Limited, a leading Indian player in the textile industry, reported a solid financial performance, characterised by robust increases in operating margins, profitability, and revenue.
The company’s operating revenue increased from Rs. 451.8 crore (US $ 51.44 million) in Q1 FY ’25 to Rs. 1240.2 crore (US $ 141 million) in Q1 FY ’26, a 174.5% increase. This was fuelled by the successful fulfilment of sizable institutional orders, especially in the textile and consumer durables sectors.
Compared to the same quarter previous year, the company’s operating EBITDA increased by 66.4% to Rs. 47 crore (US $ 5.35 million). A positive product mix and a larger contribution from the institutional and consistent business helped to support the margin gains.
Revenue for the textile and associated segment increased by 41.4% compared to Q1 FY ’25. Segmental EBIT margins increased to 9.8% in Q1 FY ’26 from 7% in the same quarter the year before. This improvement was fuelled by the company’s emphasis on offering value-added uniform solutions for corporates and schools, cost-optimization initiatives, and increased operational efficiencies.
M. B. Raghunath, Chief Executive Officer, noted that the company had started FY ’26 on a strong note, demonstrating solid growth across all major financial metrics. He attributed the quarter’s performance to effective execution of large, high-value institutional orders and a disciplined approach to operational efficiency. He also highlighted that with the establishment of a new subsidiary, Mafatlal Apparel Exports Private Limited, the company would enter the global garment and apparel export market — a move expected to strengthen its core textile business and potentially serve as a key driver of growth and margins in the years ahead.
