Reliance Retail Reports Steady Growth Driven by Quick Commerce Expansion
Reliance Retail growth steady as quick commerce drives expansion
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Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd achieved a 0.5% year-on-year growth in net profit at ₹3,563 crore for Q4 FY26, with revenues rising 11.1% to ₹87,344 crore. The company attributed this growth to significant investments in quick commerce, which saw a 300% increase in average daily orders year-on-year.
- 01Reliance Retail's Q4 FY26 net profit reached ₹3,563 crore, marking a 0.5% increase year-on-year.
- 02Revenue from operations surged by 11.1% to ₹87,344 crore in the same period.
- 03The EBITDA margin decreased to 7.9% due to high investments in quick commerce.
- 04The FMCG segment saw gross revenue double to ₹22,000 crore in FY26.
- 05Reliance Retail opened 333 new stores in Q4, bringing the total to 20,160.
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Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd reported a 0.5% year-on-year growth in consolidated net profit, totaling ₹3,563 crore for the fourth quarter ending March 2026. Revenue from operations rose by 11.1% to ₹87,344 crore, driven by significant investments in quick commerce, which resulted in a 300% increase in average daily orders year-on-year. Despite achieving the highest sales in the company's history, the EBITDA margin fell to 7.9% from 8.5% in the previous year due to these investments. For the fiscal year 2025-26, Reliance Retail reported a 11.7% increase in net profit at ₹13,842 crore and a 12.4% rise in revenue, totaling ₹3,27,143 crore. The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, under Reliance Consumer Products Ltd, experienced remarkable growth, with gross revenue doubling to ₹22,000 crore. Isha M. Ambani, executive director of Reliance Retail, highlighted the company's expansion of its hyper-local delivery network, which now covers over 1,200 cities and 5,100 pin codes. Looking ahead, Reliance aims to leverage its extensive reach to enhance customer value through advanced merchandising and pricing strategies.
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The expansion in quick commerce is likely to enhance convenience for consumers, providing faster delivery options across various product categories.
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