Trent's Share Price Jumps 5% to ₹5,350.85 as Retail Giant Crosses 1,000 Large-Box Fashion Stores

Trent Limited, the retail arm of the Tata Group, has reached a remarkable milestone by operating over 1,000 large-box fashion stores across India and abroad. This achievement, coupled with strong financial performance and strategic expansion, has increased its share price by 5% to ₹5,350.85 on 1st April, 2025, reflecting investor confidence and market enthusiasm.

Expansion Milestone

Trent’s portfolio now comprises of 269 Westside outlets, 672 Zudio stores, and 34 lifestyle concept stores across 230 cities. Trent opened 14 Westside stores and 62 Zudio outlets, including one in Dubai, in the December quarter of FY25. The company's loyalty program, WestStyleClub, has also taken off and also expanded its customer base. The focus on value-driven offerings through its brands has struck a chord with Trent's target consumer in urban and semi-urban markets.

Financial Performance

Trent posted a consolidated net profit of ₹496.54 crore for Q3 FY25, a 34% year-on-year jump from ₹370.64 crore during the same period last year. Q3 FY24 registered a total revenue from operations increased 34.32 %, amounting to ₹4,656.56 crore against ₹3,466.62 crore in Q3 FY24. Although EBIT margin declined slightly from 13.3% to 13.1% the company was able to maintain stable gross margins for both Westside and Zudio. This growth momentum is also seen in Trent’s stock performance. The market cap of Sensex has surged to ₹1.88 lakh crore.

Stock Market Insights

Shares of Trent have given superb returns over the years, surging 305%, 383% and 673% each over two, three and five years, respectively. Though it is currently trading well below its October 2024 peak of ₹8,345.85; the recent surge in the stock suggests a positive reappearance of optimism among investors as Trent enhances its footprint further.

Strategic Outlook

From this, Trent is poised to grow its organized retail space in India, with over 1,000 large-box fashion stores now in operation through its different chains. Its capacity for responding to evolving consumer demands without sacrificing operational efficiency is what distinguishes it from the competition. Trent, riding on the back of this momentum, intends to enlarge its foothold in the market and ensure long-term shareholder value.

This milestone is an important chapter in the Trent growth story and one that highlights sustainable competitive advantage in a dynamic retail environment.

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