Avenue Supermarts Limited — Important, 19-07-2025: Updates

Avenue Supermarts (DMART) continues its operational expansion, now running 415 stores nationwide with over 90,000 employees. The company significantly boosted its sustainability efforts, adding 5.2 MW of solar capacity, bringing the total to 41.2 MW, and made one distribution center entirely off-grid. They also enhanced waste management with baling machines at 403 locations and increased recycled material usage. A key business development is the rise in sourcing from MSMEs to 33%. While employee training hours exceeded 2.5 million, the company saw a notable increase in general consumer complaints, including 70 pending cases related to carry bag charges. A minor fine of INR 15,000 for plastic waste non-compliance was resolved.