Vishal Mega Mart shares in focus as Q1 profit jumps 37% YoY
ADVERTISEMENT Revenue from operations grew 21% YoY to Rs 3,140.30 crore, compared to Rs 2,596.30 crore in Q1FY25. Gross profit stood at Rs 891.30 crore, up 21.6% from Rs 733.10 crore a year ago, translating to a gross profit margin of 28.4%.
The company's reported EBITDA increased 25.6% to Rs 459.20 crore from Rs 365.60 crore, with the EBITDA margin improving to 14.6% from 14.1% in the corresponding quarter.
In terms of segment contribution, apparel accounted for 47.4% of total revenue in Q1FY26, followed by general merchandise at 27.3% and FMCG at 25.1%. As of June 30, 2025, Vishal Mega Mart had a consumer base of approximately 151 million. Own brands contributed 75.8% of the company's revenue during the quarter.'In Q1FY26, we continued to deliver a strong performance in both revenue and profitability and demonstrated the strength of our purpose-led strategy of making aspirations affordable for consumers across geographies in India,' said Gunender Kapur, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Vishal Mega Mart.'The Indian economy remained steady in Q1FY26. Moderation in retail inflation, coupled with favourable tax policie,s is expected to offer relief to household budgets and improve consumer confidence. With our business on a solid footing, we will continue to deliver affordable and aspirational products backed by cost efficiency and focus on execution to create lasting stakeholder value,' he added.
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