Incorporated in 2008, Patel Retail Limited is a retail supermarket chain that operates primarily in tier-III cities and nearby suburban areas. The stores offer a wide range of products, including food, non-food (FMCG), general merchandise, and apparel. The company opened its first store under the brand name “Patel’s R Mart” in Ambernath, Maharashtra. As of May 31, 2025, the company operated 43 stores across suburban areas of Thane and Raigad districts in Maharashtra, with a total retail area of approximately 1,78,946 sq. ft. To enhance margins and brand recognition, Patel Retail Limited has launched private label products such as “Patel Fresh” (pulses and ready-to-cook items), “Indian Chaska” (spices, ghee, and papad), “Blue Nation” (men’s wear), and “Patel Essentials” (home improvement items). Manufacturing Facilities: Patel Retail Limited manages three main facilities supporting its retail and private label operations. Facility 1 (Ambernath, Maharashtra): This location handles processing, quality checks, and packaging of private label products such as pulses, ready mixes, and select grocery items. Facility 2 (Dudhai, Kutch, Gujarat): This production unit processes agri-products like peanuts, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds, serving as a key component of the company’s backward integration strategy. Facility 3 (Agri-Processing Cluster, Dudhai, Kutch, Gujarat): Spread over 15.925 acres, this integrated agri-cluster includes five production units, a fruit pulp processing unit, a dry warehouse (3,040 MT capacity), a cold storage facility (3,000 MT capacity), and an in-house testing and research laboratory. These facilities are collectively referred to as the Manufacturing Facilities, while Facility 2 and the Agri-Processing Cluster together are known as the Kutch Facilities. Operations & Distribution: Patel Retail Limited positions its stores as neighbourhood supermarkets catering to both daily needs and bulk shopping. In addition to its core retail activity