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  "id": 17787944,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands posts strong Q2 2026 growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/earnings-call-transcript-aditya-birla-lifestyle-brands-posts-strong",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-02T11:28:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-aditya-birla-lifestyle-brands-posts-strong-q2-2026-growth-93CH-4990869"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands reported a strong Q2 2026 performance, with revenues increasing by 11% year on year to INR 2,266 crore. The company's EBITDA rose by 15% to INR 390 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) jumped 126% to INR 53 crore. Management highlighted four consecutive quarters of double-digit revenue growth and five straight quarters of margin expansion. The company added more than 100 stores in Q2, marking its fastest quarterly expansion in over two years. Lifestyle brands drove 9% year-on-year growth, while emerging brands increased by 27%. Casual wear and athleisure led the growth, while wedding-related demand was weaker due to the seasonal calendar. The company's retail network reached 3,434 stores across more than 800 locations, with total retail space of about 5.1 million square feet. E-commerce growth stood at 12%, and wholesale growth was 18%. The company's net debt decreased to INR 966 crore. Management expects steady growth momentum, targeting double-digit revenue growth and 7%-8% like-for-like growth over time.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/alstom-shares-tumble-26-after-train-maker-cuts-profit-forecast",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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