DMart Reports 16.7% Revenue Growth, Plans Accelerated Store Expansion
Avenue Supermarts (DMart) reported a 16.7% growth in standalone sales, with revenue reaching INR57,790.00 crores. The company achieved an EBITDA margin of 7.9% and a profit after tax of INR2,927.00 crores. DMart opened 50 new stores last fiscal year and plans to accelerate expansion, particularly in North India. The company announced a leadership transition, with Anshul Asawa designated as the incoming CEO. DMart Ready, the e-commerce business, grew by 21%. The company remains focused on its value retail positioning while competing with quick commerce platforms.

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Avenue Supermarts DMart , the operator of DMart retail stores, has reported a 16.7% growth in standalone sales, with revenue from operations reaching INR57,790.00 crores. The company also announced plans for accelerated store expansion, particularly focusing on North India, including entry into the Uttar Pradesh market.
Financial Performance
DMart achieved an EBITDA margin of 7.9%. The company recorded 35.30 crore bill cuts, with like-for-like growth of 8.4% for stores aged 24 months and above. The profit after tax (PAT) stood at INR2,927.00 crores, including a tax gain.
Store Expansion
The company opened 50 new stores in the last fiscal year, adding approximately 2 million square feet of retail space. DMart's management expressed a strong commitment to accelerating store expansion, with a particular focus on North India. The company sees significant potential in the region, especially in Uttar Pradesh.
Neville Noronha, the outgoing Managing Director and CEO, stated, "We believe that we have an immense potential to grow in the country across population strata. We remain very, very bullish on the offline space and also see a lot of opportunities in the online space."
Management Transition
DMart announced a leadership transition, with Anshul Asawa designated as the incoming CEO. Noronha will continue as Managing Director until January 2026, focusing on accelerating store expansion, particularly in North India.
E-commerce Performance
DMart Ready, the company's e-commerce business, grew by 21% despite transitioning from a pickup plus home delivery model to a focused home delivery approach. The company is now present in 24 cities with its online operations.
Future Outlook
DMart maintains its value retail positioning while competing with quick commerce platforms. The company emphasizes that brick-and-mortar expansion remains a key strategy to counter online competition.
Anshul Asawa, the CEO-designate, commented on the company's future direction: "There are some very clear, strong fundamentals of a value retailer that DMart has pioneered in India. These don't need to change. We'll focus on accelerating growth while maintaining our core principles around assortment, low-cost operations, and customer focus."
DMart's management expressed confidence in the company's ability to compete effectively in both offline and online channels, leveraging its strong value proposition and expanding store network.
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