V-Mart Retail Reports 88 Crore Rupee Net Profit in Third Quarter as Revenue Rises
V-Mart Retail Ltd (NSE: VMART, BSE: 534976) shares closed at 579.25 rupees on Friday, marking a 1.91 percent intraday decline. The company released its third-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2026 during market hours on January 22, 2026.
Market Capitalization
The company’s market capitalization stood at 4,602 crore rupees (approximately $554 million) as of the market close on January 23, 2026.
Latest Quarterly Results
For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, V-Mart Retail reported consolidated revenue from operations of 1,126.38 crore rupees. This represents a 9.71 percent increase compared to the 1,026.73 crore rupees recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year. Consolidated net profit reached 87.99 crore rupees, a 22.83 percent growth over the 71.63 crore rupees reported in the year-ago quarter.
The company’s operations are divided into two primary segments. The Retail Trade segment generated revenue of 1,120.02 crore rupees, contributing a segment profit of 12.65 crore rupees. The Digital Marketplace segment recorded revenue of 1.07 crore rupees and a segment loss of 5.18 crore rupees. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) stood at 209.50 crore rupees, with an operating margin of 18.60 percent.
Business & Operations Update
V-Mart Retail added 23 new stores during the third quarter, bringing its total store network to 554 outlets as of December 31, 2025. Same-store sales growth (SSSG) remained at 0 percent for the core V-Mart format, while the Unlimited format reported 2 percent growth. The board promoted Sanjay Sarkar to Senior Management Personnel for supply chain operations effective January 22, 2026.
M&A or Strategic Moves
Company promoter Lalit Agarwal completed the acquisition of Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) as part of a group restructuring on December 3, 2025. No other material mergers or acquisitions were announced during the current reporting period.
Equity Analyst Commentary
Institutional research coverage from Motilal Oswal and HDFC Securities has monitored the company’s festive season performance and store expansion strategy. Analysts at Motilal Oswal highlighted the seasonal turnaround in profitability. HDFC Securities noted the sustained revenue growth in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Research from Emkay Global has focused on inventory management and the impact of competition in the value fashion segment.
Guidance & Outlook
Company management stated in a conference call on January 23, 2026, that it expects to maintain stable margins through inventory optimization. Factors to watch include the implementation of new labor codes, which resulted in a one-time exceptional charge of 2.11 crore rupees in the current quarter. Industry trends to monitor include the rising penetration of e-commerce and the expansion of national retail chains into smaller urban centers.
Performance Summary
V-Mart Retail shares ended the session down 1.91 percent at 579.25 rupees. The company reported a 9.71 percent increase in revenue to 1,126.38 crore rupees and a 22.83 percent rise in net profit to 87.99 crore rupees. Retail trade remained the primary revenue driver, while the digital segment recorded a loss.