Trent, part of the Tata Group, reports stronger-than-expected performance in its first-quarter results, supported by store expansion and improved profitability. Business Line says Trent’s Q1 net profit rises 22% to ₹518 crore, citing higher operating profitability and growth in online sales, alongside expansion efforts for formats including Zudio and Westside. NDTV also reports that net profit increases year-on-year, with standalone net profit up 25.8% to Rs 532 crore and coming in above analysts’ average estimate of Rs 501 crore. Both reports indicate that margins improve during the quarter, contributing to the earnings growth. While the outlets differ slightly on the reported net profit figures and whether they refer to consolidated or standalone results, they broadly agree that expansion initiatives and stronger margin performance drive Trent’s quarter. The company’s growth is also linked to continued demand across its retail portfolio and increasing contribution from digital channels.