Brands
Dmart rings up a merry quarter as profits check out stronger
MUMBAI: If retail had a festival season winner, Dmart would be standing at the billing counter with a wide grin. Avenue Supermarts Limited, which operates the Dmart chain, reported a solid performance for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, buoyed by festive and wedding season demand that kept trolleys full and cash registers busy.
For Q3 FY26, revenue from operations rose to Rs 17,612.62 crore, up from Rs 15,565.23 crore in the same quarter last year. Total income for the quarter stood at Rs 17,642.89 crore, reflecting the retailer’s ability to convert seasonal footfalls into consistent topline growth.
Profit before tax for the quarter came in at Rs 1,236.32 crore, compared with Rs 1,052.60 crore a year ago. Net profit after tax increased to Rs 923.05 crore, marking a clear improvement over the Rs 784.65 crore posted in Q3 FY25. Earnings per share followed suit, with basic EPS at Rs 14.19 for the quarter, up from Rs 2.06 last year.
The nine-month story was equally telling. For the period ended December 2025, revenue from operations reached Rs 49,763.53 crore, compared with RTs 43,327.42 crore in the corresponding period last year. Net profit after tax for the nine months rose to Rs 2,499.33 crore from Rs 2,307.47 crore, underscoring steady execution in a competitive retail environment.
Operational discipline remained central to the performance. Employee benefit expenses for the quarter stood at Rs 350.41 crore, while depreciation and amortisation came in at Rs 240.93 crore. Operating margin improved to 8.41 per cent in Q3 FY26, up from 7.58 per cent a year earlier, while net profit margin expanded to 5.24 per cent from 4.60 per cent.
Festive demand played a starring role. Strong sales during Dussehra, Dhanteras and Diwali lifted volumes across categories, helping the retail segment account for over 83 per cent of total revenue during the quarter. Inventory turnover and trade receivables metrics also reflected tighter working capital management as the company scaled.
As of 31 December 2025, Avenue Supermarts continued to balance growth with financial prudence, maintaining a low debt profile and healthy coverage ratios. With expansion plans in place and consumption sentiment still favouring value-led retail, Dmart’s numbers suggest that, for now, its everyday low-price promise continues to ring true at the checkout.
Brands
KKR sixes to power EV charger rollout under VIDA campaign
Cricket meets clean mobility as big hits spark India’s charging growth
NEW DELHI: VIDA, the electric mobility arm of Hero MotoCorp, has teamed up with Kolkata Knight Riders to launch a campaign that turns cricketing flair into real-world impact.
Titled ‘6 for 6’, the initiative promises to install a 6kW fast EV charger for every six hit by KKR during the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The idea is simple but powerful, as each big hit on the field contributes directly to expanding India’s fast-charging infrastructure.
The campaign builds on VIDA’s growing network, which already spans over 5,300 fast-charging points across more than 430 cities. With EV adoption gaining pace, the brand is using cricket’s mass appeal to accelerate both awareness and infrastructure growth.
Explaining the thinking behind the move, Hero MotoCorp emerging mobility business unit chief business officer Kausalya Nandakumar said, “Cricket has an incredible ability to unite and inspire millions across the country. With the ‘6 for 6’ campaign, we are turning every big hit on the field into a step towards a cleaner and a more accessible mobility future.”
She added that VIDA’s expanding fast-charging network and removable battery technology are designed to make EV ownership more convenient and practical for everyday users.
From the franchise’s side, the campaign is also about giving on-field moments a larger purpose. Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive officer Venky Mysore said, “The ‘6 for 6’ campaign exemplifies the potential of sport as a platform for meaningful, real-world impact. By linking every six to the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, this partnership transforms fan excitement into tangible progress.”
As part of the rollout, VIDA has introduced co-branded charging stations in KKR’s signature colours, with a flagship installation unveiled alongside team players. The chargers are designed for quick top-ups, powering VIDA scooters from zero to 80 percent in about an hour, while also being positioned along key highways to support longer journeys.
The initiative also taps into VIDA’s removable battery system, which allows users to charge using standard household plug points, adding flexibility to the charging ecosystem.
By blending the thrill of cricket with the urgency of clean mobility, VIDA and KKR have found a neat way to make every six count twice, once on the scoreboard and again on India’s road to an electric future.
