"D-Mart’s revenue climbs 15%—but profit still under wraps. Will festive footfalls unlock Q3 momentum?"

🛒 Q2 FY2025 Highlights (Standalone) - Revenue from Operations: ₹16,218.79 crore - Up 15.4% YoY from ₹14,050.32 crore - Up 1.8% QoQ from ₹15,932.12 crore - Store Count: 432 stores as of September 2025 - Includes one Navi Mumbai outlet temporarily closed for reconstruction - Commercial Paper Issued: ₹200 crore - Coupon Rate: 6.00% - Tenure: 82 days (Matures Dec 24, 2025) 📈 Investor Watchout - Profitability Metrics Pending: Full financials (including net profit, margins, and EPS) to be released on October 11, 2025 - Festive Season Impact: Q3 performance may benefit from Diwali and wedding demand—watch for inventory buildup and footfall trends - Store Expansion Strategy: Continued growth in Tier 2/3 cities could drive long-term revenue, but may pressure short-term margins - Liquidity Management: Commercial paper issuance suggests active working capital optimization