Avenue Supermarts in Focus After ESOP Allotment; What to Watch Today | 8 October 2026

NSE: DMART · 8 October 2026 · Pre-market update

Previous close
₹3,636.00
Previous day change
+1.51%
High / Low
₹3,636.00 / ₹3,560.20
Volume
4.07 lakh
Previous trading day
7 October 2026
Key Takeaways
  • Avenue Supermarts Limited has announced the allotment of 63,546 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2023 following a circular resolution passed on October 7, 2026. This development expands the company's paid-up share capital. Investors will monitor how this capital expansion impacts trading activity when the cash market opens.
  • The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Avenue Supermarts approved the allotment of 63,546 equity shares with a face value of Rs. 10 each pursuant to the exercise of options under the ESOP Scheme 2023. The allotment comprises 57,546 shares at an exercise price of Rs. 3,350 per share and 6,000 shares at an exercise price of Rs. 3,420 per share. Consequently, the company's paid-up share capital increases to Rs. 6,523,095,230, divided into 652,309,523 equity shares.
  • Trading volume was 0.72 times the 20-day average daily volume.

DMart Company News Before Market Open

Avenue Supermarts Limited has announced the allotment of 63,546 equity shares under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2023 following a circular resolution passed on October 7, 2026. This development expands the company's paid-up share capital. Investors will monitor how this capital expansion impacts trading activity when the cash market opens.

The allotment of 63,546 equity shares increases Avenue Supermarts' paid-up share capital to Rs. 6,523,095,230. ESOP exercises reflect employee participation in the company's long-term equity incentive programs. Pre-market technical levels show the stock closed at Rs. 3,636.0 on October 7, 2026, gaining 1.51% ahead of the announcement.

4.07 lakh shares traded on 7 October 2026. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 5.66 lakh shares (0.72 times). The five-day average daily volume was 9.30 lakh shares.

Company-specific context
Allotment of 63,546 Equity Shares Under ESOP Scheme 2023

The allotment of 63,546 equity shares increases Avenue Supermarts' paid-up share capital to Rs. 6,523,095,230. ESOP exercises reflect employee participation in the company's long-term equity incentive programs. Pre-market technical levels show the stock closed at Rs. 3,636.0 on October 7, 2026, gaining 1.51% ahead of the announcement.

Latest Company Developments

Avenue Supermarts Allots 63,546 Shares Under ESOP 2023
7 October 2026

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Avenue Supermarts approved the allotment of 63,546 equity shares with a face value of Rs. 10 each pursuant to the exercise of options under the ESOP Scheme 2023. The allotment comprises 57,546 shares at an exercise price of Rs. 3,350 per share and 6,000 shares at an exercise price of Rs. 3,420 per share. Consequently, the company's paid-up share capital increases to Rs. 6,523,095,230, divided into 652,309,523 equity shares.

Employee stock option exercises increase the total paid-up share capital and equity base of the company.

ESOP/ESOS/ESPS
7 October 2026

Allotment of 63546 Shares under Avenue Supermarts Limited ESOP Scheme 2023

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Ownership & Transaction Activity

Shareholding
As of 30 June 2026
Promoter holding
74.48%
74.51% on 31 March 2026
FII/FPI
9.23%
9.00% on 31 March 2026
Institutional holding
17.97%
17.85% on 31 March 2026

NSE shareholding filing →

Historical Insider Activity
Ashu GuptaKey Managerial Personnel
TransactionBuy
Quantity15,000 shares
Trade date16 April 2026
Satyaraj SudhakaranInsider / disclosed person
TransactionBuy
Quantity3,100 shares
Trade date16 April 2026
Vijay Sahadeo ChikaneInsider / disclosed person
TransactionBuy
Quantity3,240 shares
Trade date16 April 2026
Elvin Elias MachadoDirector
TransactionBuy
Quantity20,000 shares
Trade date16 April 2026
Umesh Gopal AhujaInsider / disclosed person
TransactionBuy
Quantity33,600 shares
Trade date16 April 2026
Source: NSE transaction disclosures. These are dated historical transactions.

Mutual Fund Holdings

Mutual-fund ownership

Mutual funds held 6.64% on 30 June 2026. This compares with 6.77% on 31 March 2026, a change of -0.13 percentage points.

The filing reported 36 MF/UTI holders.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
30 June 2026
1.52 crore shares · 2.34%
SBI Mutual Fund
30 June 2026
73.05 lakh shares · 1.12%
These are quarterly holdings, rather than purchases or sales on the article date.

NSE shareholding filing →

Historical Bulk / Block Deals

American Funds Insurance Series Global Growth And Income Fund
26 August 2026
Sell · 67.65 lakh shares · ₹3,750.58

Public market-data page

What to Watch Next

  • Market reaction to the increased paid-up share capital and dilution effects upon the opening of the cash market.
  • Trading volume compared to the prior session volume of 406,908 shares.
  • Price action relative to the prior session's high of Rs. 3,636.0 and low of Rs. 3,560.2.

Other Dated Coverage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest DMart company news?

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Avenue Supermarts approved the allotment of 63,546 equity shares with a face value of Rs. 10 each pursuant to the exercise of options under the ESOP Scheme 2023. The allotment comprises 57,546 shares at an exercise price of Rs. 3,350 per share and 6,000 shares at an exercise price of Rs. 3,420 per share. Consequently, the company's paid-up share capital increases to Rs. 6,523,095,230, divided into 652,309,523 equity shares.

How strong was DMart’s trading volume?

4.07 lakh shares traded, 0.72 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 7 October 2026.

Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?

They show holdings on 30 June 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.

Research & analysis: WittyTrades Research Desk
Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst

Disclaimer: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Registration with SEBI and NISM certification do not guarantee performance or returns. This article is for information and education, not personalised investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold.

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