diff --git a/addons/dine360_theme_chennora/static/src/scss/theme.scss b/addons/dine360_theme_chennora/static/src/scss/theme.scss
index b03d0e6..17f0dde 100644
--- a/addons/dine360_theme_chennora/static/src/scss/theme.scss
+++ b/addons/dine360_theme_chennora/static/src/scss/theme.scss
@@ -1394,10 +1394,34 @@ footer#bottom {
     color: #04121D !important;
 }
 
-// Force Shop category sidebar active item to NOT be red
-#products_grid_before .nav-link.active {
-    background-color: #2BB1A5 !important;
-    color: white !important;
+// Force Shop category sidebar active item to NOT be red and ensure visibility
+#products_grid_before {
+    .nav-link {
+        transition: all 0.2s ease;
+
+        &:hover {
+            background-color: rgba(43, 177, 165, 0.1) !important;
+            color: #2BB1A5 !important;
+        }
+
+        &.active {
+            background-color: #2BB1A5 !important;
+            color: white !important;
+            border-radius: 8px;
+
+            span,
+            i,
+            b,
+            strong {
+                color: white !important;
+            }
+
+            &:hover {
+                color: white !important;
+                background-color: #259a8f !important;
+            }
+        }
+    }
 }
 
 // Global Link Hover & Active Color Fix