Thursday, December 12

Bata India announces Q2 results

Gurugram, November 2024.

Footwear major Bata India Limited today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs. 8,371 million, showing positive momentum from Rs. 8,191 million in Q2FY24. The Operating Profit was reported at Rs. 524 million. The EBITDA profit stability showcased the Company’s resilience in managing operational efficiencies. The results for the quarter reflect continued momentum in the transformation journey, driven by strategic investments in product innovation, elevated customer experience, technology integration and brand premiumization, positioning Bata strongly for future growth.

Speaking on the Q2FY25 performance, Gunjan Shah, MD and CEO – Bata India Limited, stated:

“Despite continuing market headwinds and subdued consumption, we saw some recovery in our growth trajectory through the quarter backed by focused execution of strategic initiatives. We are seeing strong validation of our premiumisation strategy across channels, with premium products showing robust growth and increased contribution to our revenue mix. Our Brand stories connected well with targeted audience.

Our expansion through franchise stores in Tier 3-5 markets, combined with our robust digital presence, is helping us tap into new growth opportunities with strengthened omni-channel approach. Our conscious efforts on Franchise model expansion are showing good results. Cost efficiency remains a cornerstone across all operations including manufacturing facilities.

We continue to maintain a balanced approach between managing near-term challenges and investing in long-term growth drivers. We are optimistic about consumption recovery in the coming quarters, backed by festive season momentum and our strong market positioning.”

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