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DMart Owner Avenue Supermarts Posts 15% Q2 Revenue Growth, Store Count Reaches 432

The update highlights steady sales growth alongside an acceleration in store expansion funded by short-term borrowing.

Overview

  • Avenue Supermarts reported standalone revenue of Rs 16,218.79 crore for the September quarter, up 15.43% year on year, in a post-market business update.
  • The DMart network stood at 432 stores as of September 30, including one Sanpada outlet shut for reconstruction, up from 424 at the end of the prior quarter.
  • Management targets up to 50 new stores in FY26 with increased focus on northern markets, including recent openings in Uttar Pradesh.
  • To support the rollout, the company raised Rs 100 crore in short-term debt this week.
  • UBS raised its target price to Rs 5,600 and maintained a Buy rating, while broader analyst opinions remain split.