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V-Mart Retail reported a turnaround in the December 2025 quarter, posting a net profit of ₹87.99 crore, compared with a loss of ₹8.87 crore in the preceding September 2025 quarter.
In an exchange filling, the company said that revenue from operations rose to ₹1,126.38 crore during the quarter, up from ₹1,026.73 crore in the year-ago period.
Total income stood at ₹1,130.34 crore in the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared with ₹810.30 crore in the September 2025 quarter and ₹1,030.11 crore a year earlier. EBITDA improved to ₹209.50 crore from ₹71.51 crore in the previous quarter and ₹171.37 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
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Total expenses increased sequentially to ₹1,015.32 crore from ₹823.91 crore in the September 2025 quarter.
The company disclosed an exceptional item of ₹2.11 crore during the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, following the notification of four new Labour Codes by the Government of India on November 21, 2025. The impact relates to incremental costs assessed based on available information and guidance from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, with the company continuing to monitor further clarifications and rule notifications.
Separately, V-Mart Retail said it has received a statutory order dated January 20, 2026, from the Municipal Council of Banka, Bihar, imposing a one-time penalty of ₹10 lakh for the alleged unauthorised installation of around 200 promotional flex banners on electric poles within city limits. The company said it will protest the order and file an appeal against the penalty.
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In an exchange filling, the company said that revenue from operations rose to ₹1,126.38 crore during the quarter, up from ₹1,026.73 crore in the year-ago period.
Total income stood at ₹1,130.34 crore in the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared with ₹810.30 crore in the September 2025 quarter and ₹1,030.11 crore a year earlier. EBITDA improved to ₹209.50 crore from ₹71.51 crore in the previous quarter and ₹171.37 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
Also Read: V-Mart Q3 business update: Revenue grows 10% on-year, same-store sales flat
Total expenses increased sequentially to ₹1,015.32 crore from ₹823.91 crore in the September 2025 quarter.
The company disclosed an exceptional item of ₹2.11 crore during the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, following the notification of four new Labour Codes by the Government of India on November 21, 2025. The impact relates to incremental costs assessed based on available information and guidance from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, with the company continuing to monitor further clarifications and rule notifications.
Separately, V-Mart Retail said it has received a statutory order dated January 20, 2026, from the Municipal Council of Banka, Bihar, imposing a one-time penalty of ₹10 lakh for the alleged unauthorised installation of around 200 promotional flex banners on electric poles within city limits. The company said it will protest the order and file an appeal against the penalty.
Also Read: V-Mart Retail Q2 Results: Shares tank 10% despite net loss narrowing, margin expanding
