Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Vishal Mega Mart Shares Jump After Kapur Reappointment
Vishal Mega Mart’s board wants Gunender Kapur to continue leading the company.
It approved a new five-year term starting September 1, 2026.
The term would end on August 31, 2031.
Shareholders still need to approve the decision.
Kapur will also be called the company’s Founder.
He has worked in consumer and retail businesses for more than 42 years.
Vishal Mega Mart operates more than 820 stores in India.
The company’s shares rose sharply on August 24, although they have lost value over the past year.
Vishal Mega Mart’s board approved Gunender Kapur’s reappointment as managing director and CEO for five years.
The new term will run from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031, subject to shareholder approval.
Kapur will also be redesignated as Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
His current term was scheduled to end on June 26, 2027, making the reappointment more than nine months early.
Vishal Mega Mart shares rose 8.49% early on August 24, despite falling 26.06% over the past year.
- Who
- Vishal Mega Mart and its Managing Director and CEO, Gunender Kapur.
- What
- The board approved Kapur’s reappointment for a fresh five-year term and his redesignation as Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
- When
- The board approved the decision on August 21; the new term is scheduled to begin September 1, 2026, while shares rose on August 24.
- Where
- Vishal Mega Mart, an Indian hypermarket chain; the location of the board meeting was not specified.
- Why
- The reappointment followed a recommendation from the company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee and is intended to continue Kapur’s leadership.
- New term
- September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031
- Approval status
- Subject to shareholder approval
- Share movement
- Shares rose 8.49% early on August 24
- One-month performance
- Shares were down 0.62%
- One-year performance
- Shares were down 26.06%
- Store network
- More than 820 stores across India
- Kapur’s experience
- More than 42 years in management and investment roles across consumer and retail sectors