Bata India announced strong results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025 (Q3FY26). Underlying profit before exceptional items grew by 10% year-over-year. Revenue from operations saw a modest 3% increase. CEO Gunjan Shah highlighted strong EBITDA performance, successful margin management, and progress in key strategic areas like premium product growth and store expansion, underscoring disciplined execution across all channels.
Bata India Q3 FY26 Financial Snapshot
Footwear major Bata India Limited today, February 9, 2026, announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The quarter demonstrated resilience, driven by strategic focus areas despite ongoing market dynamics.
Performance Metrics
- Profit before exceptional item and tax rose by 10% to Rs. 967.97 million, compared to Rs. 880.89 million in Q3FY25.
- Revenue from operations grew by 3% to Rs. 9,446.81 million versus Rs. 9,187.94 million in the previous corresponding quarter (Q3FY25).
- Profit before Tax saw a growth of 15%, reaching Rs. 888.72 million (up from Rs. 773.05 million in Q3FY25).
- The results include a one-time exceptional expenditure of Rs. 66.66 million recognized under the new Labour Code.
CEO Commentary on Strategic Momentum
Speaking on the performance, Gunjan Shah, MD and CEO of Bata India Limited, stated that the quarter saw an improvement in demand following the rollout of GST 2.0, leading to strong EBIDTA performance supported by sales and margin growth. Shah emphasized the disciplined execution of strategic levers across all channels.
Key Operational Highlights
The company cited several key achievements that contributed to the positive results:
- Premiumization: Robust growth observed in premium brands, specifically mentioning Hush Puppies and Power.
- Fresh Sales: Contribution from fresh sales continues to grow on a Q-o-Q basis.
- Retail Expansion: The company added 27 Franchise Stores during the quarter.
- Store Efficiency: The Zero Base Merchandising (ZBM) Project was scaled to over 400+ stores, yielding sustained results in consumer experience and revenue per square foot.
- Inventory Management: Inventory efficiencies progressed well in both quantity and quality, leading to a Gross inventory reduction of @11%.
The management remains enthusiastic about the future, driven by ongoing initiatives in decluttering, inventory freshness, cost efficiencies, and strategic focus on product, channels, and inventory, particularly against the backdrop of GST 2.0.
Source: BSE
