Bata India Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with the stock exchanges. The filing, submitted in compliance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, outlines the company's impact on the economy, environment, and society. The report includes an Independent Reasonable Assurance Report on core KPIs conducted by CNK & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants.

The company reported a total workforce of 9,179 individuals, comprising 7,583 employees and 1,596 workers. Women constituted 17% of the total employee strength and 6% of the total workforce. The report disclosed that 100% of permanent employees and workers were covered by health and accident insurance measures. The Board of Directors included 8 members, with female representation at 12.50%.

Environmental Performance

Bata India disclosed its environmental footprint for FY26, reporting total energy consumption of 33,137 GJ, a decrease from 36,691.69 GJ in the previous year. The energy intensity per rupee of turnover improved to 0.94 from 1.05 in FY25. The company generated 797.70 metric tonnes of total waste, of which 192 metric tonnes were recycled. Water withdrawal increased to 8,37,681 kilolitres from 4,88,359 kilolitres in the previous year, attributed to expanded operations and improved measurement accuracy.

Financial and Operational Metrics

The report highlighted key financial and operational figures for the reporting period. The company's paid-up capital stood at Rs. 642.64 Million. Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) were reported at 6,149 tCO2e. The company noted that it did not receive any show cause or legal notices from the Central or State Pollution Control Boards during the financial year.

Governance and Assurance

The Board of Directors, assisted by the CSR Committee, oversees the implementation and reporting of business responsibility policies. The report confirms that the company has policies covering all nine principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). Independent reasonable assurance was provided by CNK & Associates LLP for specific environmental and social indicators, covering three factories and four regional distribution centres.

Bata India Limited has fixed Friday, July 31, 2026, as the record date for the purpose of dividend payment, which is subject to approval at its upcoming 93rd Annual General Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. IST through Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means, in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The Notice convening the AGM and the Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, will be sent via email to members whose email addresses are registered with the company or its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, M/s. MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Shareholders holding shares in physical mode or without registered email addresses must submit specific documents, including a self-attested PAN card and address proof, to the company or the RTA to register their email and participate in e-voting.

Pursuant to Regulation 42 of the Listing Regulations, the record date for dividend payment is set for July 31, 2026. The company stated that dividend payments, if approved, will be made after the necessary deduction of tax at source (TDS) in compliance with the Income-tax Act, 2025. The applicable withholding tax rates will vary based on the residential status and documentation provided by shareholders.

Physical shareholders are required to furnish their PAN, contact details, bank account details, and specimen signature to the RTA to facilitate dividend payments through RBI-approved electronic modes. Members holding shares in demat mode must update their email addresses and bank mandates directly with their respective Depository Participants. The Notice and Annual Report will be available on the company’s website and will be forwarded to the BSE, NSE, and Calcutta Stock Exchange for dissemination.

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