Bata India managed to offset a 7.53 percent climb in operating expenses through fresh merchandise introductions and prudent sourcing. The footwear maker sustained business expansion across retail, franchise, and wholesale networks for the fourth straight quarter under Managing Director Sanjay S Rao. In addition, total consolidated income for the first half of FY27 advanced 5.34 percent to reach Rs 1,876.81 crore. Following the quarterly disclosure, the company's shares gained 1.81 percent to close at Rs 649.95 on the BSE.
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Footwear sales maintained positive momentum across wholesale, retail, and franchise chann…: Footwear sales maintained positive momentum across wholesale, retail, and franchise channels for the fourth straight quarter.
Prudent sourcing and reduced promotional markdowns enabled the company to realize its hig…: Prudent sourcing and reduced promotional markdowns enabled the company to realize its highest-ever full-price sales.
Bata India currently operates an expansive footprint exceeding 2,000 stores alongside mor…: Bata India currently operates an expansive footprint exceeding 2,000 stores alongside more than 3,800 Key Retail Outlets nationwide.
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It had posted a net profit of Rs 13.89 crore in the July-September period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Bata India.
Revenue from operations was up 7.54 per cent at Rs 861.78 crore in the September quarter of FY27. It stood at Rs 801.33 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago.
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The revenue was up 7.5 per cent "despite the festive calendar largely deferring to Q3 this year". Profit after tax for the quarter had "a growth of over 31 per cent, supported by higher ASP", the company said in its earnings statement.
Its total expenses in the September quarter stood at Rs 855.14 crore, up 7.53 per cent YoY.
Bata India's total income, which includes other income, soared 6.9 per cent to Rs 879.83 crore in the second quarter of FY27.
In the first half (H1) of FY27, Bata India's total consolidated income stood at Rs 1,876.81 crore, up 5.34 per cent.
Commenting on the results, Bata India's Managing Director and CEO Sanjay S Rao said,…
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