Dhaka, April 29 -- Apex Footwear posted a 10 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 10.68 million in the third quarter of FY26, supported by higher sales.

The listed home-grown shoemaker recorded a 14 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue in the quarter through March, according to its financial statements published on Tuesday.

The company boosted sales through aggressive advertising in targeted markets, particularly in new and rural segments. It also benefited from a shift in consumer preference toward local brands offering value-for-money products.

Sales were further supported by seasonal demand driven by Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival for Muslims, which fell during the quarter.

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