Trent net profit up 25% despite cost pressures and stiff competition

What happened: Trent reported a 25% rise in net profit for the July-September quarter despite cost pressures and stiff competition, with revenue from operations up 22%. Key numbers: Net profit ₹468 crore; revenue ₹5,873 Why it matters: Trent said inflation remained elevated across cost categories, with geopolitical uncertainty, interest-rate trends and supply-chain disruptions adding pressure, while sourcing initiatives helped manage these headwinds. Noel Tata said robust consumer sentiment and expansion into tier-2 and tier-3 locations give conviction to expand further into hinterlands.

Trent reported a 25% rise in net profit for the July-September quarter despite cost pressures and stiff competition, with revenue from operations up 22%.

Trent said inflation remained elevated across cost categories, with geopolitical uncertainty, interest-rate trends and supply-chain disruptions adding pressure, while sourcing initiatives helped manage these headwinds. Noel Tata said robust consumer sentiment and expansion into tier-2 and tier-3 locations give conviction to expand further into hinterlands.