Pre-market wrap reveals a fractured Q4 for Indian retail: Bata's net profit cratered to Rs 2.2 cr (-95.2%) on flat 5% revenue growth, while V2 Retail surged 59.9% to Rs 797 cr. Relaxo, PC Jeweller, Vadilal and Cello posted gains; P&G Hygiene slipped 5.1%. Reliance flagged Rs 1.44 lakh cr capex with retail focus.

NDTV Profit · 5/29/2026, 1:44:56 AM

Crude-linked yarn up 10-15% threatens 5-7% apparel price impact, but price-sensitive shoppers cap pass-through. V-Mart Ebitda 10.9%, Vishal 13.6%, KKCL 19.1%. Retailers lean on private label (Vishal 74%), premium lines and small-town expansion. Stocks down 4-11% YTD.

Mint · Industry · 5/25/2026, 11:38:33 AM

Mayuresh Joshi of Marketsmith expects inventory rationalisation to ease from the March quarter, unlocking volume, margin and earnings recovery across retail, banks, NBFCs, FMCG and insurance. Trent, V2 Retail and Vishal Mega Mart are named as key retail beneficiaries.

CNBC-TV18 · Retail · 5/14/2026, 1:23:59 AM