Trident Limited, the Punjab-based textile major best known for its towels and bedsheets, announced its Q3 FY26 (October–December 2025) results on Tuesday. The quarter was a tough one, with profits taking a sharp hit amid a challenging global environment. Still, the company is gearing up with fresh plans to strengthen its presence in the US market.
It was a difficult three-month period for the yarn and towel maker. Trident reported a steep fall in earnings, mainly due to weaker demand from overseas markets.
Net Profit: Declined 44.7% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹44.24 crore, down from about ₹80 crore in the same quarter last year.
Revenue: Slipped 5.8% YoY to ₹1,594.9 crore.
Export Headwinds: The slowdown in the US market weighed heavily on performance, driven by earlier tariff-related uncertainty during the quarter and softer demand for bedsheets.
That said, the bigger picture looks more encouraging. For the nine months from April to December 2025, Trident’s net profit rose 16% year-on-year, pointing to a strong start to the financial year despite recent challenges.
Big Move: Chasing the American Dream
Trident is clearly not in wait-and-watch mode. Alongside its quarterly results, the company’s Board unveiled a set of strategic decisions aimed at expanding its global reach.
New US Subsidiary: Trident plans to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in the United States. The idea is to move closer to customers, strengthen marketing efforts, and directly sell “Made in India” products to American consumers.
Exit from MyTrident.com: The company will divest its stake in MyTrident.com Limited by selling it to a promoter group entity. This step is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and sharpen focus on core manufacturing and global brand building.
Tariff Boost: Adding to the optimism, a recently announced India–US trade agreement has reduced tariffs on Indian textile products to 18%. This could give Trident a clear advantage over global rivals and help revive exports in the coming quarters.
On the stock market front, investors had been cautious even before the results. Trident shares have been trading in the ₹27–₹28 range. While the sharp profit decline may weigh on sentiment in the near term, the Street is closely tracking how the new trade deal and the upcoming US subsidiary shape the company’s future.
