Bata India Limited announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1FY26), showing stable revenue but a sharp drop in profitability compared to the same period last year.
Revenue from operations stood at ₹ 941.85 crore, marginally lower by 0.29% from ₹ 944.63 crore in Q1FY25. Including other income of ₹ 16.94 crore, total income reached ₹ 958.84 crore, almost unchanged from ₹ 961.21 crore a year ago.
However, profits took a significant hit. Profit before exceptional items and tax dropped 10.02% to ₹ 74.85 crore. Profit before tax fell sharply by 67.72% to ₹ 70.07 crore, impacted by the absence of last year’s one-time gain on sale of land. Net profit tumbled 70.13% to ₹ 51.99 crore from ₹ 174.06 crore in the year-ago quarter. Despite sluggish consumption trends, the company credited disciplined execution of its affordability strategy, investments in marketing and technology, and an enhanced customer experience for sustaining performance.
Bata highlighted improved inventory efficiency in both quantity and quality, supported by better stock turns and forecast accuracy. The Zero Base Merchandising Project, now scaled to 194 stores, continued to deliver positive results in customer engagement and revenue per square foot.
On the product front, Bata introduced the Tropical Breeze collection, Power Easy Slide, and Power Move+ lines, alongside the “Ease, Please” campaign featuring brand ambassador Vir Das, promoting its new Office Sneakers range.
