In this video, we break down Cantabil Retail India Ltd, a growing apparel retail company with 600+ exclusive brand outlets across India, strong presence in menswear, and an ambitious growth plan aimed at hitting ₹1000 crore revenue by FY27. Cantabil operates an integrated model — from design to manufacturing to retail — allowing better control over quality, margins, and speed to market. With store expansion, a wider product portfolio, and rising contribution from e-commerce, Cantabil is positioning itself as a serious player in India’s value-to-mid fashion segment. But the company’s heavy dependence on menswear, rising inventory days, and pressure on same-store sales growth make this a nuanced business to evaluate. Key Highlights
- Founded in 1989; integrated apparel company
- 600+ exclusive brand outlets (latest count: 607)
- Strong presence in North India; limited presence in South India
- 1 large manufacturing facility (2 lakh sq. ft.) with 1.5 million garments/year capacity
- SKU mix includes menswear, womenswear, kidswear & accessories
- Menswear still dominates (81% of revenue)
- Sales per sq. ft: ₹785 (lower due to new store additions)
- FY25 SSG: ~4%, volume growth driven largely by new stores
- Major expansion underway with larger format stores (average size rising from 1300 → 1700 sq. ft.)