DMart’s parent, Avenue Supermarts, is keeping the revenue engine running with a solid 17.5% jump in standalone revenue for Q3FY25, clocking in ₹15,565.23 crore compared to ₹13,247.33 crore last year. After a lukewarm Q2FY25, this bounce-back quarter is like DMart reminding everyone who’s boss in the retail game—or at least trying to. With online grocery giants and quick commerce players flooding these spaces, DMart’s high-turnover metro stores are feeling the squeeze. Kotak’s analysts point out that a big chunk—117 out of its 377 stores in September—are in these hyper-competitive urban jungles. Naturally, that’s where the quick commerce players are bringing their A-game. But DMart isn’t just sitting back. They’ve revved up store openings to 10 new locations in the December quarter, bringing the total count to 387. If Nuvama’s crystal ball is right, FY25 will see 45 more stores added to the roster—a solid upgrade from FY24’s 41. DMart is fighting on multiple fronts—expanding its footprint, fending off online competition, and leaning on its tried-and-true “discount powerhouse” model. Whether this strategy keeps its metro dominance intact is the real plot to watch. But one thing’s clear: DMart’s not backing down anytime soon.