NSE: DMART · 22 October 2026
- Avenue Supermarts Limited (DMART) dropped 2.61% on Wednesday, closing at ₹3,166.0 after moving within a day's range of ₹3,149.4 and ₹3,231.2.
- Avenue Supermarts reported its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. Standalone total revenue grew 18.4% year-on-year to ₹19,206 crore, while net profit after tax rose 7.6% to ₹804 crore. The company added 15 new stores during the quarter, taking its total store count to 518.
- Trading volume was 1.80 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is DMart share price falling on 22 October 2026?
Avenue Supermarts Limited (DMART) dropped 2.61% on Wednesday, closing at ₹3,166.0 after moving within a day's range of ₹3,149.4 and ₹3,231.2.
The broader market and sector felt downside pressure, as the Nifty fell 0.88% and the Nifty FMCG sector benchmark dropped 1.98%. DMart's decline also follows a broader 5-day return drop of 7.29% and a 20-day return decline of 16.18%, reflecting ongoing weakness in the retail major.
While the company recently reported financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, showing an 18.4% rise in standalone total revenue to ₹19,206 crore and a 7.6% increase in PAT to ₹804 crore, these earnings updates act as broader business context rather than an immediate catalyst for today's price action.
13.29 lakh shares traded by 22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 7.37 lakh shares (1.80 times). The five-day average daily volume was 5.24 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 22 October 2026 showed 8.05 lakh shares delivered, representing 60.59% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 69,053 trades.
The decline reflects broader FMCG sector weakness alongside ongoing downward momentum following recent multi-day pullbacks, with heavy volume participation.
Latest Company Developments
Avenue Supermarts reported its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. Standalone total revenue grew 18.4% year-on-year to ₹19,206 crore, while net profit after tax rose 7.6% to ₹804 crore. The company added 15 new stores during the quarter, taking its total store count to 518.
Financial results provide a comprehensive view of top-line expansion, store additions, and profitability margins in an inflationary retail environment.
The company released its investor presentation detailing business overview, store cluster expansion across states, and key operational metrics. Like-for-like sales growth for stores operational for over 24 months stood at 9.5% for the second quarter. Total retail business area reached 21.4 million square feet.
Detailed operational metrics help investors evaluate same-store sales momentum and the efficiency of the company's cluster-based store expansion strategy.
ICRA Limited reaffirmed and assigned the [ICRA]A1+ rating for DMart's enhanced Commercial Paper limit of ₹1,500 crores. The rating reflects the company's robust financial profile and liquidity position for short-term debt instruments.
Credit rating affirmations support the company's short-term borrowing capabilities and commercial paper issuances at competitive rates.
Investor Presentation for the quarter and half year ended 30th September, 2026.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 7.52% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 6.64% on 30 June 2026, a change of +0.88 percentage points.
The filing reported 33 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Rated consumer stocks Outperform with projected upside potential.
Maintained a Hold rating despite profit growth figures.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Same-store sales and like-for-like growth trajectory in upcoming quarters
- Pace of new store openings and expansion into tier-2/3 towns
- Operating margins in light of entry-level wage inflation
- Delivery volume trends and institutional participation levels
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest DMart company news?
Avenue Supermarts reported its financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. Standalone total revenue grew 18.4% year-on-year to ₹19,206 crore, while net profit after tax rose 7.6% to ₹804 crore. The company added 15 new stores during the quarter, taking its total store count to 518.
How strong was DMart’s trading volume?
13.29 lakh shares traded, 1.80 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 22 October 2026 · 03:30 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 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
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