V-Mart Retail Share Price Surges Over 12% on Strong Q2FY26 Performance

V-Mart Retail witnessed a remarkable jump in its share price on Friday, rallying over 12% after releasing a strong provisional business update for the second quarter of FY26. Shares of the company climbed as high as ₹816.40 on the BSE, reflecting renewed investor interest and confidence in the retail chain’s growth trajectory.

Market Performance

• V-Mart Retail shares surged 12.59% intraday, fueled by robust trading volumes.
  
  
• Approximately 26 lakh shares changed hands, compared to the one-week average of 63,000 and the one-month average of 2 lakh shares.
  
  

This exceptional trading activity indicates significant market attention and heightened investor participation.

Q2FY26 Business Highlights

V-Mart Retail reported strong operational and financial results for Q2FY26, demonstrating steady business expansion and healthy growth across stores. Key updates include:

• Revenue Growth: Total revenue from operations increased by 22%, reaching ₹807 crore compared to ₹661 crore in the same quarter last year.
  
  
• Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG): Both V-Mart and Unlimited brands recorded +11% growth for the quarter.
  
  
• Store Expansion:
  
  
  • 25 new stores opened, while 2 stores were closed.
    
    
  • Total store count now stands at 533 stores as of September 30, 2025.
    
    

Regional Store Expansion

The newly added stores were strategically spread across multiple states:

• Karnataka: 5 stores
  
  
• Uttar Pradesh: 4 stores
  
  
• Bihar: 4 stores
  
  
• West Bengal: 2 stores
  
  
• Jharkhand: 2 stores
  
  
• Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya: 1 store each
  
  

This expansion strategy highlights V-Mart’s focus on strengthening its presence in both metro and emerging markets.

Share Price Performance

V-Mart Retail shares have experienced a strong rebound after a steep 25% correction over the past 69 days. Recent gains are supported by extraordinary volume activity, signaling growing investor confidence.

• One-month performance: +6%
  
  
• Past six months: -1%
  
  
• Year-to-date (YTD): -18%
  
  
• One-year performance: -28%
  
  
• 10-year returns: 550%
  
  

The surge in share price reflects the company’s resilient growth, operational efficiency, and market expansion plans.

Summary

V-Mart Retail’s robust Q2FY26 performance, strong same-store sales, and aggressive store expansion have revitalized investor sentiment. The significant rise in share price and trading volumes underlines confidence in the company’s growth strategy and long-term potential in India’s retail sector.