Noel Tata on how Trent grew from one store into India's retail giant
Noel Tata recalled how Trent grew from a single Westside store into a chain of 1,286 outlets. Per Moody's, revenue rose 17.2% in the latest fiscal year.
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what happened
According to Moody's, Noel Tata, who ran Trent from 1999, recalled how sceptical Indian investors were about modern apparel retail 27 years ago. The company bet on its own private labels rather than third-party brands, and built the Westside and Zudio formats.
In fiscal 2025-26, Trent's revenue from operations rose 17.2% to Rs.20,074 crore, while net profit attributable to shareholders grew 11.2% to Rs.1,719.65 crore. The chain now has 1,286 stores in 321 cities, and the company's market capitalisation stood at Rs.1,68,501 crore at the close of Friday.
why it matters
For the market, steady growth in revenue and profit alongside a expanding store network matters, as it shows the own-brand model works at scale. Investors in India's consumer sector will watch whether the company keeps this pace. The article contains no share price forecasts.
market impact
Trent shares and India's consumer sector: strong results support investor interest in the company
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- 'Are you going to sell fabric cut-pieces?' How Noel Tata defied doubters to build a retail powerhouse — Moody's, 14 November 2026 at 14:33 UTC
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