Avenue Supermarts (NSE:DMART, BOM:540376) has invested an additional 1.50 billion Indian rupees in its subsidiary Avenue E-Commerce, according to a Monday filing to the Indian stock exchanges.
The company subscribed to around 43.3 million equity shares of 10 rupees each of Avenue E-Commerce at an issue price of 34.65 rupees per share, including a premium of 24.65 rupees.
With this investment, Avenue Supermarts' shareholding in the subsidiary has increased to 99.79% from 99.77%.
Avenue E-Commerce will use the funding for its operational, working capital, and capex requirements, the statement said.