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DMart Focuses on Tech and Execution for Growth

DMart Focuses on Tech and Execution for Growth
DMart bets on tech, execution for next growth phase · livemint.com

DMart, India's largest supermarket chain, is planning its next phase of growth by focusing on technology, execution, and organizational capabilities.

The company's new CEO, Anshul Asawa, outlined this strategy at the annual investor meeting.

DMart aims to modernize its technology and data infrastructure, strengthen management to support a larger store network, and build a sustainable e-commerce business.

The company will continue to focus on its low-cost retail philosophy and plans to add around 15% new stores annually.

Despite facing competition from quick-commerce platforms, DMart remains committed to its physical store network and aims to maintain a 20% price discount and gross margin.

The company's shares fell after the expansion outlook disappointed investors.

Key facts

Revenue
₹18,794.5 crore (June quarter)
Net Profit
₹860.4 crore (June quarter)
Store Count
503 stores (June quarter)
Annual Store Addition Target
15%, potentially up to 20%
DMart Ready Cities
11 cities
DMart Ready Pickup Points
160
Price Discount
Around 20%
Gross Margin Target
20%
Volume Share Target
Nearly 20%

Quotes

Anshul Asawa

Chief executive of Avenue Supermarts (DMart)

““DMart is all about execution, plain and simple. To support a much bigger footprint, we will be investing heavily in building management bandwidth and capabilities across all levels of the organisation.””
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