Zara India posts weakest year since pandemic as profit drops 32%

Zara India revenue slipped 1.2% to ₹2,749 cr in FY26 with profit down 32%, its softest showing since the pandemic. Parent Trent grew 18.2% to ₹19,701 cr on Zudio strength, while sister brand Massimo Dutti jumped 28% to ₹128 cr. Fast-fashion competition is biting the premium end.

— Source publishedSat, 30 May, 2026, 23:30 IST·First seen Sat, 30 May, 2026, 23:55 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Zara India's revenue fell 1.2% to ₹2,749 cr and profit dropped 32% in FY26, its weakest showing since pandemic, as competition intensifies. Parent Trent grew

Key facts

  • revenue ₹2,749 cr (-1.2%)
  • profit -32%
  • Trent revenue ₹19,701 cr (+18.2%)
  • Ebit ₹2,341 cr
  • 1,286 stores
  • 22 Zara stores
  • Massimo Dutti revenue ₹128 cr (+28%)

Why this matters

The Zara-Zudio divergence within Trent's portfolio highlights M&A and partnership opportunities in the value fast-fashion tier, while premium apparel assets may see softer multiples.