'Ek Hi Sapna – Vishal Mega Mart Guard': Meme Trend Fuels Buzz, Shares Up 16% Post Q4
The strong earnings momentum also reflected in the share price, with Vishal Mega Mart shares gaining almost 16 percent since the results announcement on April 29.
Vishal Mega Mart Meme: Social media is buzzing with memes about Vishal Mega Mart's security guard jobs, with netizens calling it 'Ek hi sapna – Vishal Mega Mart security guard." As it has become a nationwide trend, some people are curious about the hype.
The trend started when videos of Vishal Mega Mart security guards making reels and showcasing their relaxed lifestyle went viral, attracting significant attention. Memers then shared these videos, dubbing it 'Ek hi sapna – Vishal Mega Mart security guard." This led to a nationwide sensation.
Instagram and X have been flooded with humorous takes on aspiring security guards 'preparing" for the job at Vishal Mega Mart, mock coaching centers, and witty motivational slogans. Some compared the preparation for becoming a Vishal Mega Mart security guard to the rigorous preparation for exams like UPSC, JRF, NEET, etc.
As a result, Vishal Mega Mart has launched a mass-hiring drive for security guard positions at its outlets.
With God's grace I secured AIR – 2 in Vishal Mega Mart Security Guard Exams 🥹😭🤌🏻🧿♥️ pic.twitter.com/AYIb9BaUBM — अkhil✨ (@bas_kar_oyee) May 17, 2025
Vishal mega Mart guard supremacy pic.twitter.com/w5A03vCmdY — ???????????????????????? ???????????? (@adityaverse_) May 16, 2025
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