Avenue Supermarts Limited expanded its retail footprint with the opening of a new store in Pratapnagar, Udaipur, Rajasthan, on July 27, 2026. The addition brings the company’s total store count to 505 outlets nationwide, reinforcing its strategy of steady geographic penetration in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. This milestone underscores the retailer's continued operational momentum as it scales its supply chain and store management capabilities to support a growing network.

The store opening was formally communicated to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) through an official intimation dated July 27, 2026. The filing was signed by Ashu Gupta, the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Avenue Supermarts Limited. The communication serves as a regulatory disclosure under standard exchange guidelines for significant operational updates.

Expansion Details

The new outlet is located in Pratapnagar, a suburb of Udaipur in Rajasthan. This entry marks another step in the company's regional expansion plan, targeting high-potential markets in North and West India. The total number of stores now stands at 505.

Operational Context

Avenue Supermarts Limited operates under the brand name DMart, known for its efficient inventory turnover and low-cost retail model. The consistent addition of stores reflects the company's ability to execute its capex plans while maintaining operational discipline. With 505 stores now active, the retailer continues to leverage its scale advantages in procurement and logistics.

Regulatory Disclosure

The intimation was dispatched to both major Indian stock exchanges to ensure transparency for investors. The filing confirms that the store is operational as of the date of communication. No further financial details or performance metrics for the specific new unit were disclosed in this brief notice.

Avenue Supermarts DMart will hold its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting allows shareholders to transact business remotely in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations, ensuring accessibility for all members regardless of location.

The Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, Ashu Gupta, confirmed the schedule in a filing dated July 24, 2026, submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. The notice was published in Financial Express and Navshakti newspapers on July 24, 2026. This procedural step ensures regulatory transparency under Regulation 30 read with Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Key Dates for Shareholders

Shareholders must adhere to specific timelines to exercise their voting rights. The cut-off date for eligibility is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Only individuals recorded in the Register of Members or Register of Beneficial Owners on this date are entitled to vote.

E-Voting Process and Restrictions

Pursuant to Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, Avenue Supermarts Limited is facilitating electronic voting through NSDL at www.evoting.nsdl.com . Members may cast votes on all resolutions set forth in the AGM Notice during the remote e-voting period. Once a vote is cast, it cannot be changed subsequently.

Members who have already voted via remote e-voting may attend the AGM but are not entitled to cast their vote again at the meeting. Conversely, members attending the AGM through VC/OAVM who have not voted remotely may cast their votes electronically during the meeting.

Accessing Annual Report and Registration

The Notice of the AGM along with the Annual Report 2025-26 was sent electronically on July 23, 2026, to members with registered email addresses. For those without registered emails, the company is sending a letter with a web link to access these documents, complying with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.

Shareholders holding shares in physical mode who have not registered or updated their email addresses are requested to submit details in Form ISR-1 to MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerly Link Intime India Private Limited), the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent. Demat shareholders must register their email addresses with their Depository Participants. Forms can be downloaded from the company’s investor relationship website.

Contact Information

For queries regarding e-voting, members may refer to the FAQs and user manual available at www.evoting.nsdl.com . Assistance is also available from Amit Vishal, Vice President - NSDL, or Prajakta Pawle, Executive - NSDL, at evoting@nsdl.com or 022 - 4886 7000.