Carter’s has reported an 8.1 per cent rise in Q1 FY26 net sales to $681.1 million, driven by strong demand across retail, wholesale, and international channels.
US retail comparable sales rose 10.5 per cent.
Operating margin improved slightly to 4.2 per cent, though profitability was pressured by tariffs and inflation.
For FY26, it projects low single-digit to mid-single-digit growth in net sales.

“EBITDA for the quarter was Rs 152 crore, representing a 53 per cent Y-o-Y growth, with EBITDA margins at 8.4 per cent, despite a conscious increase in marketing expenditure, the initial gestation costs of our rapidly expanding retail footprint and investment in the digital transformation initiative,” said Raymond Lifestyle in its earnings statement.

Raymond Lifestyle Limited has reported record FY26 performance, with total income rising 11 per cent YoY to ₹7,034 crore (~$746.87 million) and EBITDA increasing 23 per cent to ₹804 crore (~$85.37 million).
Q4 income grew 15 per cent, driven by strong demand across branded textiles, apparel, and garmenting.
The company highlighted benefits from the US-India trade deal.

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Neopolis Brands, founded by former Arvind Fashions MD & CEO Shailesh Chaturvedi, is in talks to raise Rs 100 crore from investors like Ashish Kacholia. The company plans to build a portfolio of global fashion accessory brands for the Indian market, starting with a partnership for Italy’s Carpisa bags.

Sri Lanka’s garment exports fell 8.2 per cent YoY to $1.18 billion in Q1 2026, while textiles and other textile articles also declined.
March exports dropped 11 per cent, reflecting weak demand.
Despite this, textiles and apparel made up 47.2 per cent of industrial exports.
Imports rose modestly, while full-year 2025 exports had shown growth.

With commercial LPG prices on the rise, Indian textile exporters in Tiruppur and Noida are feeling the financial pinch. As they struggle to maintain profitability, global buyers continue to negotiate for cheaper products, complicating efforts to offset the surging expenses.

As part of the strategy, BHPC has partnered with RJ Corp to scale its exclusive brand outlet (EBO) network in India, while also deepening its department store presence through an expanded shop-in-shop rollout with Shoppers Stop.

Sneakers are now a fashion statement in India. Local brands are entering the market with competitive prices and cultural relevance. These homegrown companies aim for the mass-premium segment, offering stylish footwear. While consumers are willing to spend, building trust remains a key challenge for these new players. The market is experiencing significant growth, especially in metro cities.

“During the quarter, we launched 9 stores, 4 departments, 4 INTUNE and 1 HomeStop. Capital investment during the quarter was Rs 25 crore,” said an earnings statement from Shoppers Stop.