Bata India Limited has announced key changes in its senior management team, involving both a strategic appointment and a resignation that will reshape the company's leadership structure in May 2026.

New VP-HR Appointment

The company has appointed Ms. Sudakshina Ghosh as Vice President – HR, with her joining scheduled on or before May 25, 2026, subject to completion of joining formalities. This appointment represents a full-time employment arrangement as the company strengthens its human resources leadership.

Professional Background of New VP-HR

Ms. Ghosh brings extensive experience to her new role, with over 18 years of HR leadership focused on supporting business strategy and long-term organizational growth. Since 2022, she has served as Country HR Head for GSK Vietnam, demonstrating her capability in managing HR operations across international markets.

Her career progression includes progressive responsibilities with reputed organizations in the Asian Paints group and GSK group. She holds strong academic credentials with an MBA in HR and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Her professional profile highlights a demonstrated history of cultivating high-performance and inclusive teams to facilitate organizational success.

Senior Vice President Resignation

Concurrently, Mr. Uttam Kumar, Senior Vice President – Merchandising & Replenishment, has submitted his resignation to pursue career opportunities outside Bata India Limited. His departure is scheduled for May 1, 2026, at the end of working hours.

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, regarding changes in Senior Management Personnel. The disclosure was communicated to BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited on April 28, 2026.

The company has indicated that other disclosures in terms of the SEBI Master Circular that are not applicable to these changes have not been separately commented upon, ensuring focused and relevant regulatory communication.

Bata India Limited has submitted copies of newspaper advertisements to major stock exchanges following the publication of its postal ballot notice on April 24, 2026. The advertisements appeared in Financial Express (All Editions) and Ekdin (Kolkata Edition) as part of the company's compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Postal Ballot Documentation Submitted

The company has formally transmitted the following documents to BSE, NSE, and the Calcutta Stock Exchange:

The submission was signed by Nitin Bagaria, AVP - Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.

Remote E-Voting Schedule and Resolution

The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Gagan Verma, Partner at M/s. Kochhar & Co., as the Scrutinizer for the postal ballot process. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to provide remote e-Voting facility.

The postal ballot seeks shareholder approval for the re-appointment of Ms. Radha Rajappa (DIN: 08530439) as an Independent Director for a second term of 3 consecutive years commencing from June 9, 2026 to June 8, 2029. She was initially appointed on June 9, 2021 for a 5-year term ending June 8, 2026. The resolution requires approval as a Special Resolution.

Members whose names appear in the Register of Members or List of Beneficial Owners as on Friday, April 17, 2026, are entitled to vote. Voting rights shall be reckoned on the paid-up value of shares registered as on the cut-off date.

Voting Instructions for Shareholders

Members holding shares in physical mode and whose email addresses are not registered may cast their votes through the e-Voting system after registering their email addresses by sending required documents to the company at share.dept@bata.com or to the RTA at investor.helpdesk@ln.mpms.mufg.com . The required documents include a signed request letter with name, folio number and shareholding details, self-attested PAN card copy, and address proof.

Members holding shares in demat mode should update their email addresses directly with their respective Depository Participants. The company has also provided a facility for temporary email registration through a dedicated link for receiving shareholder communications.

Results Declaration and Communication

The results of the Postal Ballot shall be declared on or before Monday, May 25, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. IST. The results will be displayed for at least three days at the Registered Office in Kolkata and Corporate Office in Gurugram, and will be uploaded on the company's website ( www.bata.in ) and NSDL's e-Voting website ( www.evoting.nsdl.com ). The results will also be simultaneously forwarded to all stock exchanges where the company's equity shares are listed.

For queries or technical assistance regarding remote e-Voting, members may contact Mr. Pritam Dutta at NSDL (022-4886 7000) or Mr. Milan Arora at Bata Secretarial Department (033-2289 5798).