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    Welspun Living

    WELSPUNLIV
    Textiles·12 Feb 2026
    Management Summary

    Welspun Living reported a challenging Q3 FY26 with a 9.9% YoY revenue decline, but demonstrated resilience with an 80 bps sequential improvement in EBITDA margin to 7.7% due to cost actions and forex gains. The company is optimistic about future growth driven by new FTAs with the US, EU, and UK, which are expected to significantly enhance India's competitiveness and market access. Domestic businesses and the Christy brand showed strong growth, while the company also reduced net debt by INR 238 crores and improved free cash flow.

    Highlights

    5

    • EBITDA margin improved sequentially by 80 bps to 7.7%, driven by sustained cost actions and forex gains.

    • Free cash flow improved meaningfully to INR 395 crores in Q3 FY26, compared to INR 112 crores in FY25, reflecting tighter working capital discipline.

    • Net debt reduced by INR 238 crores to INR 1,332 crores in December '25 from INR 1,570 crores in September '25.

    • Christy luxury heritage brand sustained strong momentum in Q3 with 31% Y-o-Y revenue growth.

    • Domestic consumer business recorded INR 185 crores, growing 4.7% Y-o-Y, with B2C home textile segment growing 6.4% and domestic flooring 14%.

    Concerns

    4

    • Consolidated revenue declined 9.9% year-on-year to INR 2,277 crores due to challenging external environment.

    • Core home textile exports declined 8.9% Y-o-Y, impacted by tariff disruptions, cautious retail behavior, and muted discretionary demand.

    • Global flooring business declined 29.2% Y-o-Y amid tariff headwinds.

    • Advanced Textile business declined 20.9% Y-o-Y to INR 104 crores due to softer global demand.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Revenue₹2,277 Cr-9.9%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA Margin7.7%+0.8%QoQ
    3. 03PAT (before exceptional)₹21.5 Cr
    4. 04Free Cash Flow₹395 Cr
    5. 05Net Debt₹1,332 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    Core Home Textile Exports
    8.9% Y-o-Y Decline
    Christy Brand Revenue
    31% Y-o-Y Growth
    Ohio Pillow Facility Revenue
    2x Y-o-Y Growth
    Domestic Consumer Business
    ₹185 Cr Revenue4.7% Y-o-Y Growth
    B2C Home Textile Segment
    6.4% Growth
    Domestic Flooring Business
    14.0% Y-o-Y Growth
    Global Flooring Business
    29.2% Y-o-Y Decline
    Advanced Textile Business
    ₹104 Cr Revenue20.9% Y-o-Y Decline
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    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹139 crores

    Debt

    Net ₹1,332 crores

    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    Ohio pillow business growth
    double
    		High
    Revenue
    Domestic business growth (Spaces and Welspun)
    20-25%
    		High
    Revenue
    Advanced Textile business growth
    20%
    		Medium
    Margin
    Advanced Textile business margin
    strong double-digit margin
    		Medium
    Market Share
    Europe and Rest of World portfolio share
    increase another 10% of the pie
    		Medium

    US Tariff Competitiveness

    Next couple of quarters
    Current25% punitive tariff removed, 18% expected soon
    TargetClarity on reciprocal US tariffs and India's competitiveness at 18%

    Why it matters

    Direct impact on export competitiveness and market share in the largest market.

    The India-US trade agreement removes a key overhang, the rollback of punitive tariffs, including the removal of the Russian oil-linked levy and a favourable reciprocal tariff framework, potentially around 18%, restores India's competitiveness versus the peer sourcing nations.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Persistent U.S. tariff headwinds

    Persistent U.S. tariff headwinds, muted discretionary demand and cautious retailer buying continued to weigh on demand visibility and volumes across export markets. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Muted discretionary demand and cautious retailer buying

    Our core home textile exports declined 8.9% Y-o-Y, reflecting the residual impact of tariff-related disruptions, cautious retail behaviour and muted discretionary demand in the U.S., our largest market. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Gradual nature of recovery and scaling up with new FTAs

    The shift from new FTAs is not about an immediate demand rebound but a gradual process of improving visibility and competitiveness, with impacts phasing in over quarters. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “So there will be that opportunity that will come in. And quarter 4, anyway, I've already spoken about, see February has already gone by. There's still a lot of conversations happen. So the year will go by. So quarter 4 still will be in that kind of a thing. But as we go forward in quarter 1, we will see a continuous upside coming in.”

    Clarifies that while tariffs are improving, the return to 'normal' margins will be gradual, starting from Q1 FY27, not immediate, due to supply chain dynamics and ongoing retailer conversations.

    asked by Prerna Jhunjhunwala

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q3 FY26 Performance Amidst Challenging Environment

    Welspun Living reported a consolidated revenue of INR 2,277 crores in Q3 FY26, marking a 9.9% year-on-year decline. Despite this, the company demonstrated operational resilience, with EBITDA margin improving sequentially by 80 basis points to 7.7%. This improvement was attributed to sustained cost actions, operating discipline, and favorable forex realization, which helped mitigate the impact of elevated tariff pressures and adverse mix. Profit after tax before exceptional item📎s stood at INR 21.5 crores for the quarter.

    02

    Strategic Advantage from New Trade Agreements

    The company highlighted a decisive shift in India's global trade landscape, with new FTAs including India-US, India-EU, and India-UK. These agreements are expected to significantly expand market access, improve tariff competitiveness, and reinforce India's position as a preferred sourcing destination for global retailers. Management emphasized that this structural shift, while not leading to an immediate demand rebound, will enhance long-term visibility and competitiveness for global customers planning sourcing strategies.

    03

    Domestic Business and Brand Performance Highlights

    The domestic consumer business recorded INR 185 crores, growing 4.7% year-on-year, with the B2C home textile segment growing 6.4% and domestic flooring business growing 14%. The Christy luxury brand sustained strong momentum with 31% year-on-year revenue growth, driven by UK strength and Middle East market entry. The Ohio pillow facility also saw revenues double year-on-year and is on track to double its business this fiscal year.

    04

    Challenges in Export Segments and Future Outlook

    Core home textile exports declined 8.9% year-on-year, impacted by tariff disruptions and muted discretionary demand in the US. The global flooring business also declined 29.2% year-on-year due to tariff headwinds, and the advanced textile business saw a 20.9% decline to INR 104 crores. However, management expressed optimism for a gradual recovery in volumes and significant upside in soft flooring and advanced textiles, especially with the new FTAs.

    05

    Disciplined Capital Allocation and Cost Optimization

    Welspun Living demonstrated strong cash generation, with free cash flow improving significantly to INR 395 crores in Q3 FY26, compared to INR 112 crores in FY25. Net debt was reduced by INR 238 crores to INR 1,332 crores as of December 2025, from INR 1,570 crores in September 2025. Capex for the quarter was INR 139 crores, primarily focused on efficiency enhancement and existing capacity utilization, with no plans for additional capacity in the near term, focusing on sweating assets.

    06

    Innovation and Sustainability as Core Pillars

    Innovation, backed by an IP portfolio of over 48 patents, accounts for 20% of revenues and drives premium positioning. The company's sustainability efforts were recognized with a #1 global ranking in the textile, apparel, and luxury goods category by S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Management also noted the exploration and implementation of AI to enhance efficiency and productivity in the labor-intensive textile industry, aiming to maintain competitiveness.

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