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Bata India Q4 Profit Tumbles 28% on Revenue Dip, Margin Contraction

Bata is leaning on store network expansion with targeted merchandising cuts to drive efficiency.

Bata India  | Image: Republic

Overview

  • Bata India’s consolidated net profit fell 27.9% year-on-year to ₹45.9 crore in Q4 FY25 as revenue edged down 1.2% to ₹788.2 crore.
  • EBITDA contracted by 26.4% to ₹53.8 crore, dragging the margin down over 200 basis points to 6.83%.
  • The board recommended a final dividend of ₹9 per share, bringing the total payout for FY25 to ₹19 per share.
  • Volume-driven growth continued for a second quarter, led by franchise operations and e-commerce channels.
  • The retail network grew to 1,962 outlets as zero-base merchandising rolled out to 146 stores and gross inventory was cut by 15% to ₹815.06 crore.