Vishal Mega Mart Shares Crash 9.4% After Block Deal Worth Nearly Rs. 10,000 crore

Supermarket chain Vishal Mega Mart is making headlines today, June 17, as a massive block deal worth nearly Rs. 10,000 crore took place today. Vishal Mega Mart shares today fell 9.4% to intraday low of Rs. 113.50 after the transaction. All eyes are currently on the company's shares during today's trading session in the stock market.

Vishal Mega Mart Block Deal

According to CMBC reports, around Rs 10,000 crore worth of Vishal Mega Mart shares were exchanged through a block deal. A block deal is a big share transaction that happens in one go between large investors, and it's usually done before the market opens. The seller in this deal is Samayat Services, which is the promoter entity of Vishal Mega Mart. Samayat is backed by global investors Partners Group and Kedaara Capital.

As per the March 2025 data, Samayat Services held a 74.55% stake in Vishal Mega Mart. The plan is to sell up to 10% of the company's total shares via this block deal.

Vishal Mega Mart is one of India's largest value retail chains, offering a wide range of affordable clothing, household items, and groceries. The company made its stock market debut in December 2024, and since then, it has gained popularity among investors.

Vishal Mega Mart Shares

Vishal Mega Mart shares today fell sharply by 9.4 % at the opening bell at Rs.113.50 against the close of Rs. 124.85 on Monday. As pf 9:30 Am Vishal Mega Mart share price stood at Rs. 117.10 down by 6.14%.

Over the past five days, however, the stock has slipped by 3.18%. The retail giant's stock has shown strong overall performance in long term as the stock price is up 11.68% in the past six months and 18.02% year-to-date as of June 17. With a market capitalization of Rs. 57,480 crore, Vishal Mega Mart is currently trading close to its 52-week high of Rs. 134.

Vishal Mega Mart Q4 FY25 Results

Vishal Mega Mart Ltd posted strong earnings for the March quarter, reporting an 88% year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit to ₹115.1 crore, compared to Rs. 61.2 crore in the same period last year. The company's revenue from operations rose 23.2% to Rs. 2,547.9 crore in Q4 FY25, up from Rs. 2,068.9 crore in Q4 FY24. At the operating level, EBITDA surged 42.6% to ₹Rs. 57 crore, against Rs. 250.5 crore in the year-ago quarter. The EBITDA margin improved to 14% from 12.1%.

About Vishal Mega Mart

Vishal Mega Mart is a value retail chain, known for offering affordable fashion, home essentials, and grocery products to customers across the country. Established in 2001, the company primarily caters to the middle-class segment and operates a widespread network of stores, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Its business model focuses on low-cost, high-volume sales, making it a popular choice for budget-friendly shopping. Backed by investors like Partners Group and Kedaara Capital, the company made its stock market debut in December 2024 and has since seen strong investor interest because of its continuous growth in consumer demand.