Bata India has announced its financial results for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 (Q1 FY27). The company reported a 3.9% increase in revenue from operations, reaching ₹9,789 million. Underlying Profit Before Tax (PBT) saw a significant growth of 22%. The results also highlighted operational achievements in retail expansion, digital growth, and inventory management.
Bata India Reports Strong Q1 FY27 Performance
Bata India Limited has disclosed its financial results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), demonstrating robust growth across key financial metrics. The company’s Revenue from Operations for the quarter stood at ₹9,789 million, marking a healthy increase of 3.9% compared to the previous year. This top-line growth reflects the company’s continued sales momentum.
Profitability and Operational Highlights
In terms of profitability, Bata India achieved a Gross Margin of ₹5,360 million, an increase of 130 basis points. Profit Before Tax (PBT) reported a margin of 9.3%, up by 135 basis points. The underlying PBT growth was a significant 22%. Cash Operating Profit also saw a positive trend, growing by 7.6%. Advertising spends were amplified at 1.25X compared to the previous year.
Key Operational Achievements in Q1 FY27
The company highlighted several strategic achievements during the quarter:
- Retail Growth: Volume and Average Selling Price (ASP) led the growth in sales. The Zero Base Merchandising (ZBM) initiative was rolled out to 775 doors, contributing approximately 80% of the business. Franchise network expanded to 750 stores, delivering high double-digit growth.
- Digital & eCommerce: eCommerce channels grew by 13% year-on-year, with Bata.com increasing by 25%. The Bata Mobile App saw over 300,000 downloads, and 1050+ stores are now fulfilling online orders, indicating strong omnichannel integration.
- Distribution & Reach: The company scaled its distribution to 1,678 towns via 17,000+ MBOs and expanded its Key Result Area (KRO) reach to over 3400+.
- Product & Merchandising: New collections are driving overall growth, with full-price sales increasing alongside controlled markdowns.
- Brand & Marketing: The company maintained a strong GMB Rating of 4.85 and saw its “Make Your Way” campaign contributing to category growth.
Inventory Management saw a reduction of 37% in inventory versus Q1’24, with stock turns at 2.54x. Overall availability improved by approximately 12%.
Source: BSE
