{"id":6282,"date":"2025-08-19T07:05:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T07:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/19\/why-d-mart-is-facing-protest-in-tamil-nadu\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T07:05:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T07:05:04","slug":"why-d-mart-is-facing-protest-in-tamil-nadu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/19\/why-d-mart-is-facing-protest-in-tamil-nadu\/","title":{"rendered":"Why D-Mart Is Facing Protest In Tamil Nadu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-1\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755583665_HYP_5389802_images_48_watermark_18082025_233359_2.jpg\" alt=\"\u0bb5\u0ba3\u0bbf\u0b95 \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0ba9\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd\" title=\"\u0bb5\u0ba3\u0bbf\u0b95 \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0ba9\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> D-Mart, launched in 2002, has rapidly grown into one of India\u2019s most trusted retail chains, offering everything from daily essentials to household goods at low prices and becoming an integral part of the common man\u2019s budget.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-2\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755583667_HYP_5389802_images_52_watermark_18082025_233511_3.jpg\" alt=\"\u0bb5\u0ba3\u0bbf\u0b95 \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0ba9\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd\" title=\"\u0bb5\u0ba3\u0bbf\u0b95 \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0ba9\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> D-Mart consistently offers discounted prices to its customers. The bulk purchasing and sales of frequently bought essential items have reduced costs and facilitated D-Mart&#8217;s business expansion.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-3\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755583670_HYP_5389802_images_51_watermark_18082025_233542_4.jpg\" alt=\"D- MART \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0ba9\u0bae\u0bcd\" title=\"D- MART \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0ba9\u0bae\u0bcd\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> However, this growth has adversely affected the livelihood of small traders. Street-side shops and supermarkets are struggling to compete with companies like D-Mart. With affordable products readily available in one place, customers have begun to overlook small shops, directly impacting the income of small traders.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-4\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755583673_HYP_5389802_images_53_watermark_18082025_233633_5.jpg\" alt=\"D- MART \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0ba9\u0bae\u0bcd\" title=\"D- MART \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0ba9\u0bae\u0bcd\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> In response to this situation, the Tamil Nadu Trade Unions have organised a &#8220;D-Mart blockade protest&#8221; on August 30 in Vayalur, Tiruchirappalli. Thousands of traders are expected to participate in this protest, which will commence at 10.30 am. This protest is crucial for protecting the livelihood of small traders and raising their voices against the dominance of companies like D-Mart.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-5\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755583674_HYP_5389802_images_50_watermark_18082025_233723_6.jpg\" alt=\"D- MART \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0ba9\u0bae\u0bcd\" title=\"D- MART \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0ba9\u0bae\u0bcd\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> With the slogan &#8220;Come! Let&#8217;s unite!! Let&#8217;s win!!!&#8221;, this protest aims to bring the concerns of small traders to the attention of the government and the public. While D-Mart&#8217;s development has benefited the public, traders argue that it has destroyed the livelihood of thousands of small traders.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Stay updated with all the latest business news, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/business\/markets\/\">market trends<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/topics\/stocks-to-watch\/\">stock updates<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/business\/tax\/\">tax<\/a>, IPO,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/business\/banking-finance\/\">banking finance<\/a>, real estate, savings and investments. To Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates. <a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. 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