Avenue Supermarts Limited , the retail giant operating the popular DMart chain, has expanded its footprint with the opening of a new store in Punjab. The company inaugurated its latest outlet at Pakhowal, Ludhiana on January 20, 2026, marking another milestone in its retail expansion strategy.

Store Network Expansion

With this new addition, Avenue Supermarts Limited has strengthened its presence in the northern region of India. The company's retail network has now grown to a substantial scale across the country.

Regulatory Compliance

The company has maintained its commitment to transparency by promptly informing the stock exchanges about this development. Avenue Supermarts Limited submitted the store opening intimation to both BSE Limited and The National Stock Exchange of India Limited on the same day of the store launch.

The official communication was signed by Ashu Gupta, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, ensuring proper regulatory compliance. The intimation was digitally signed and timestamped at 17:47:00 on January 20, 2026.

Strategic Presence

This expansion into Ludhiana represents the company's continued focus on establishing presence in key urban centers across India. The new store at Pakhowal adds to the company's extensive retail network, which now comprises 443 operational stores nationwide.

The opening demonstrates Avenue Supermarts Limited's ongoing commitment to serving customers across diverse geographical locations while maintaining its growth trajectory in the competitive retail sector.

Avenue Supermarts Limited has delivered impressive financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, showcasing strong operational performance and sustained growth across key financial metrics. The retail giant, operating under the D Mart brand, reported substantial improvements in revenue and profitability compared to the corresponding period in the previous fiscal year.

Financial Performance Overview

The company's standalone financial results demonstrate robust growth momentum during Q3FY26. Total income reached ₹17,642.89 crores, marking a significant increase from ₹15,601.67 crores reported in Q3FY25. This growth trajectory reflects the company's continued expansion and operational efficiency improvements.

Profitability Metrics

The company's profitability indicators showed strong improvement during the quarter. Net profit before tax increased to ₹1,236.32 crores from ₹1,052.60 crores in the same quarter last year. Net profit after tax rose to ₹923.05 crores, compared to ₹784.65 crores in Q3FY25, representing substantial growth in bottom-line performance.

Earnings per share metrics also reflected this positive trend, with basic EPS reaching ₹14.19 compared to ₹12.06 in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Diluted EPS stood at ₹14.16, up from ₹12.04 in Q3FY25.

Nine-Month Performance

For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, Avenue Supermarts maintained its strong performance trajectory. The company reported total income of ₹49,860.85 crores with net profit after tax of ₹2,499.33 crores for the nine-month period.

Consolidated Results

The consolidated financial results also demonstrated positive performance during Q3FY26. Consolidated total income reached ₹18,117.81 crores, while net profit after tax stood at ₹855.78 crores. The consolidated basic earnings per share was ₹13.15 for the quarter.

Corporate Governance

The financial results were reviewed and recommended by the Audit Committee before being approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on January 10, 2026. The limited review required under SEBI regulations has been completed by the company's auditors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The company maintains its paid-up equity share capital at ₹650.73 crores with a face value of ₹10 per share. Other equity excluding revaluation reserves stood at ₹24,087.84 crores on a standalone basis, reflecting the company's strong balance sheet position.