Mumbai, Nov. 10 -- Trent's consolidated revenue from operations rose 16% year-on-year to Rs 4818 crore and EBITDA increased 14% to Rs 575 crore, while profit after tax grew 11% to Rs 373 crore.

The company clarified that its consolidated revenue excludes sales from the Trent Hypermarket business due to accounting standards, though its share of profit from the venture is included under the equity method. The Star retail business, which now operates 77 stores after a net reduction of one outlet in the first half, continues to focus on technology upgrades and customer-centric initiatives. Trent said the format's strength lies in its competitive pricing, strong availability, and differentiated fresh and private-label offerings, which are hel...