Salary Guide · India 2026
D-Mart (Avenue Supermarts) is India's most profitable retail chain, known for an everyday-low-price (EDLP) model, no-frills stores, and one of the highest margins in retail globally. Founded by Radhakishan Damani. Every band below is total CTC (base + variable + equity), drawn from the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers at D-Mart in India and verified against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Operations Manager · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹20L – ₹35Ltotal CTC
Working at D-Mart
~12,000 employees. NSE/BSE-listed (DMART). Revenue ~₹55,000 Cr FY24. ~350+ stores across India. Mumbai HQ. One of the most profitable retailers globally (EBITDA ~10%).
What the interview actually tests
Operations Management is the primary career track at D-Mart: store ops, supply chain, category management, and buying. Entry pay ₹4–7L is low but growth to Area Manager and Regional Director is rapid for strong performers. D-Mart's culture is intensely process-driven. Interview: retail ops fundamentals, inventory management, vendor management, and category knowledge.
Role
What Operations Managers actually earn at D-Mart in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹7L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10L – ₹16L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20L – ₹35L | None |
DMart store ops trainee.
Consumer & Conglomerates