DMart operator plans faster store rollout with focus on north India and Tier-II cities, eyes 20% expansion and long-term potential of up to 1,900 outlets
Avenue Supermarts Limited Q2 results: Revenue for the quarter saw a 14.41 per cent rise, amounting to Rs 14,444.5 crore, up from Rs 12,624.37 crore year-on-year
The stock was off highs and was trading merely 0.59 per cent higher at Rs 4,982.55 per share, at 9:57 AM. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.15 per cent higher at 80,643.32 levels
Stock correction was also on account of margin concerns
The retailer's revenues in Q2 were lower than estimates
Stock up over 20 per cent in three months, but company's aggressive store expansion and low-pricing strategy also suggests medium-term growth levers intact
Supermarket operator operates 118 stores across 45 cities under the D-Mart brand