Zudio hits 1,000 stores as Trent's revenue rises 23% in July-September
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Trent said on October 5, 2026 its Q2 revenue rose 23% to about Rs 5,788 crore as its value fashion chain Zudio opened its 1,000th store.
What Happened
Trent, the Tata Group fashion retailer that runs the Westside and Zudio chains, said in a business update on Monday, October 5, 2026 that its standalone revenue for the July to September quarter rose 23% from a year earlier to about Rs 5,788 crore. During the quarter it opened its 1,000th Zudio store, and its total network reached 1,342 stores across all its formats as of September 30. For the first half of the financial year, revenue rose 21% to Rs 11,454 crore. The company said the figures remain subject to statutory audit, and full quarterly results are due on October 29.
Key Facts
- Q2 FY27 standalone revenue: about Rs 5,788 crore, up 23% year on year.
- First-half revenue: Rs 11,454 crore, up 21%.
- Zudio, Trent's low-price fashion chain, opened its 1,000th store in the quarter; one brokerage counted 999 stores at quarter-end after 17 net additions.
- Westside had 311 stores at the end of September, after 10 net additions in the quarter, according to the same brokerage report.
- Trent's total store count across formats was 1,342 on September 30, 2026.
- The update did not give revenue by format, so Zudio's and Westside's separate shares are not known.
- Trent flagged that disruption linked to the West Asia conflict, including effects on supply chains, commodity prices and inflation, could affect its business in the near term.
Why It Matters
Zudio's thousandth store is a marker of how much of India's clothing demand has shifted to value fashion: chains that sell current styles at low prices. Reaching a thousand outlets means the chain is now within reach of shoppers in a very large number of towns and cities, not only the metros, and it shows how quickly a single retailer can grow when it gets price and style right.
For women in the fashion business, the scale also matters. A chain that buys clothes for a thousand stores needs designers, merchandisers, buyers, store managers and suppliers, and its choices shape what styles reach shoppers in hundreds of cities. At the same time, the rapid rise of value fashion raises harder questions about sustainability. Cheap clothing bought in large volumes can mean more waste, and pressure on suppliers to keep costs low. How retailers like Trent handle sourcing and quality will matter as much as their store counts.
The update was not all good news. Growth of 23% is strong for most retailers, but the company did not break down sales by brand, and it warned that conflict in West Asia could push up costs. For shoppers, that may mean watching whether prices hold through the festive season; for investors, the full results on October 29 will show whether margins kept pace with sales.
| Measure | Q2 FY27 (July to September 2026) |
|---|---|
| Standalone revenue | about Rs 5,788 crore, up 23% |
| First-half revenue | Rs 11,454 crore, up 21% |
| Total stores | 1,342 |
| Zudio | 1,000th store opened in the quarter |
| Westside | 311 stores |
Impact
Short-term: With more stores open before the festive season, more shoppers can reach a Zudio or Westside outlet, and the company's results on October 29 will show how profitable this growth has been.
Long-term: The spread of value fashion chains is likely to keep reshaping how clothes are designed, made and sold in India, putting pressure on small local retailers and raising the stakes on sustainable sourcing.
Who is affected: Shoppers looking for affordable fashion; garment suppliers and workers; local clothing shops; fashion professionals; and Trent's shareholders.
Key Takeaway
Trent's revenue grew 23% in July to September 2026 as its low-price Zudio chain reached 1,000 stores, showing the scale of India's demand for affordable fashion.
Questions and Answers
How did Trent perform in the July to September 2026 quarter?
Its standalone revenue rose 23% from a year earlier to about Rs 5,788 crore, according to its business update of October 5, 2026.
How many Zudio stores are there?
Trent opened its 1,000th Zudio store during the quarter; one brokerage report counted 999 at the end of September.
How many stores does Trent run in total?
It had 1,342 stores across all its formats, including Zudio and Westside, as of September 30, 2026.
When will Trent report full results?
Its results for the quarter are scheduled for October 29, 2026.
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