Daily briefing

Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Zudio hits 1,000 as DMart stores climb and value stocks wobble

Delhi desk, 6 October 2026. Trent’s value engine crossed a milestone while DMart’s update failed to calm the street. Festive shelves are filling, but shoppers and margins look tighter than last year.

1. Retail

   Trent Zudio crosses 1,000 stores

   Q2 revenue ₹5,788 crore, up 23 per cent, total network 1,342.

2. Retail

   DMart stores hit 518, stock slips

   Q2 revenue ₹19,206 crore up 18.4 per cent; shares still fell hard.

3. Retail

   Fabletics first store opens Delhi

   Reliance Brands exclusive launch at DLF Promenade with tech fitting rooms.

4. Ecommerce

   Tommy Hilfiger India D2C site live

   Dedicated portal joins 350-plus stores for direct Fall collection sales.

5. Retail

   Value retail faces festive margin test

   Inflation absorption meets quick-commerce frequency loss ahead of peak season.

6. Ecommerce

   Blinkit margins eyed in Q2 internet pack

   Quick-commerce contribution margins and Instamart losses set the tone for festive dark-store maths.