Avenue supermarts reports strong first half growth across formats

Avenue Supermarts Limited announced its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, with standalone total revenue increasing by 15.4% to INR 16,219 crore and PAT growing by 5.1% to INR 747 crore for Q2FY26. For H1FY26, standalone total revenue rose by 15.8% to INR 32,151 crore, with PAT up 3.5% to INR 1,576 crore. Consolidated results also showed strength, with total revenue for Q2FY26 reaching INR 16,676 crore and for H1FY26, INR 33,036 crore.

The company's expansion strategy continues, adding 8 new DMart stores in Q2FY26, bringing the total to 432 stores across India as of September 30, 2025. This includes one store at Navi Mumbai temporarily closed for reconstruction. DMart Ready, the e-commerce arm, expanded its presence by adding 10 new fulfillment centers and is now operational in 19 cities, despite ceasing operations in five cities.

Operational highlights include a 6.8% like-for-like growth in two-year and older DMart stores in Q2FY26 compared to Q2FY25. The company also passed on the benefit of reduced GST rates to customers. These updates were part of the board meeting held on October 11, 2025, which approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial statements.