30 Apr , 2025 By : Debdeep Gupta
Shares of hypermarket chain Vishal Mega Mart jumped over 6 percent on April 30 after the company reported an 88 percent on-year jump in net profit at Rs 115 crore for the January-March quarter of FY25, with Adjusted Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) at 13.7 percent compared to 10.5 percent a quarter ago.
The shares of the company were trading at Rs 114 apiece in the morning.
Vishal Mega Mart's Q4FY25 results released post market hours of April 29 showed the company's revenue from operations grew over 23 percent YoY to nearly Rs 2,548 crore in Q4FY25 from Rs 2,069 crore a year ago. The retail major's EBITDA increased nearly 43 percent YoY to Rs 357 crore during the reported quarter, with adjusted EBITDA margin standing at 14 percent. The company added 28 stores during the fourth quarter.
At the end of the financial year 2025, the company had 656 stores across 429 cities, reporting a 'large and loyal consumer base' of nearly 14.5 crore users as on March 31, 2025.
Vishal Mega Mart Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Gunender Kapur said, "The company delivered strong operational and financial performance in Q4FY25 and FY25, reflecting sustained momentum across categories. Our performance underscores the strength of our unique strategy and our commitment to making aspirations affordable."
Mentioning the market debut in December 2024, Kapur said the retail chain will look to expand stores and improve its private label lineup. "FY25 also marked our successful entry into the capital markets. As we move forward, our approach remains centered on expanding responsibly, deepening market penetration, and strengthening our private label portfolio. With strong fundamentals in place, we are well-positioned to capture emerging opportunities in India’s retail landscape."
Vishal Mega Mart shares had made a strong market debut on December 18, listing with a premium of 33.33 percent over its IPO price at Rs 111.88 per share. The shares are currently hovering around the listing price.
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