Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited (KKCL), the company behind brands including Killer, Integriti, Lawman, Easies and Kraus, reported a 5% year-on-year (YoY) increase in revenue from operations to Rs 373 crore (US $39.3 million) in Q2 FY27, compared with Rs 354 crore (US $37.3 million) in the corresponding quarter last year.
The company’s profit after tax (PAT) rose 15% to Rs 54 crore (US $5.7 million), against Rs 47 crore (US $5 million) in Q2 FY26. EBITDA increased 12% to Rs 80 crore (US $8.4 million), compared with Rs 71 crore (US $7.5 million) a year earlier.
Gross profit grew 7% to Rs 160 crore (US$16.9 million), from Rs 149 crore (US$15.7 million) in the year-ago quarter. The gross profit margin stood at 43%, compared with 42% in Q2 FY26. EBITDA margin improved to 21% from 20%, while PAT margin increased to 14% from 13%.
For the first half of FY27, KKCL reported an 11% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 652 crore (US $68.7 million), compared with Rs 588 crore (US $62 million) in H1 FY26.
Gross profit increased 13% to Rs 280 crore (US $29.5 million), against Rs 248 crore (US $26.1 million) in the corresponding period last year. EBITDA grew 19% to Rs 133 crore (US$14 million), compared with Rs 113 crore (US $11.9 million). PAT also increased 19% to Rs 94 crore (US $9.9 million), from Rs 79 crore (US $8.3 million).
The EBITDA margin for H1 FY27 improved to 20% from 19%, while the PAT margin increased to 14% from 13%. Gross margin stood at 43%, compared with 42% in H1 FY26.
“Q2 FY27 remained resilient despite a challenging external environment. He noted that the shift of key festive occasions, including Navratri and Durga Puja, from September to October resulted in some anticipated festive demand moving into Q3 FY27,” said Hemant Jain, Joint Managing Director, KKCL.
The company also highlighted the performance of its women’s apparel brand Kraus, which recorded sales growth alongside strong EBITDA margins.
Jain added that the company remained focused on growth, profitability and operational discipline, adding that its balance sheet provided a strong foundation to navigate the evolving market environment.
KKCL operates through an integrated business model covering designing, manufacturing, branding and retailing. Its portfolio includes Killer, Integriti, Lawman, Easies, Junior Killer and Kraus.
As of the reporting period, the company had 675 exclusive brand outlets and more than 80 distributors covering over 3,000 multi-brand outlets across India, alongside a presence in national chain stores.
