Bata India Q1 Results: Earnings Call Scheduled for Aug 13

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Bata India Limited scheduled its Q1FY27 earnings call for August 13, 2026, featuring CEO Gunjan Shah and CFO Amit Aggarwal. The call, moderated by Ambit Capital, allows investor interaction via multiple international toll-free numbers. Compliance filings were made with BSE, NSE, and CSE under SEBI Regulation 30.

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Bata India Limited will host its post-earnings conference call for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 (Q1FY27) on August 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM IST. The call aims to provide investors and analysts with insights into the company’s financial performance and operational updates for the quarter. This disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The session will be led by key management representatives, including Gunjan Shah, Managing Director and CEO, and Amit Aggarwal, Director (Finance) and CFO. Nitin Bagaria, AVP and Company Secretary, will also be present to address compliance-related queries. The teleconference is being moderated by Aryan Garodia from Institutional Equities at Ambit Capital.

Conference Call Details

Participants can join the call via Diamond Pass to avoid wait times. Registration links and access numbers are available through Ambit Capital’s platform. The presentation materials for the earnings call will be submitted prior to the start of the session.

Access Type Contact Details
Primary Access Numbers +91 22 6280 1148, +91 22 7115 8049
Singapore (Toll Free) 800 101 2045
Hong Kong (Toll Free) 800 964 448
USA (Toll Free) 1 866 746 2133
UK (Toll Free) 0 808 101 1573

Investors are advised to dial in a few minutes before the scheduled time. Following the main call, company officials may interact with investors at a later date to follow up on discussions raised during the session.

Regulatory Disclosures

The intimation regarding the schedule has been filed with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), and Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited (CSE). Bata India Limited holds BSE Security Code 500043, NSE Symbol BATAINDIA, and CSE Scrip Code 10000003. The relevant information is also accessible on the company’s official website, www.bata.in .

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Bata India 93rd AGM on Aug 12, 2026; FY26 Turnover at Rs. 35,154.84 Mn

5 min read     Updated on 21 Jul 2026, 04:00 PM
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Bata India has scheduled its 93rd AGM for August 12, 2026, via video conferencing. The company reported a standalone turnover of Rs. 35,154.84 Million for FY2025-26, a 0.79% increase. Net profit declined to Rs. 1,335.59 Million due to exceptional items. The Board recommended a dividend of Rs. 9 per share. Sanjay S. Rao has been appointed as Managing Director and CEO effective October 1, 2026.

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Bata India Limited has scheduled its 93rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. IST via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting will be conducted in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs circulars and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate remote e-voting and e-voting during the AGM. The cut-off date for determining eligible voters is Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The Annual Report for FY 2025-26 has been sent electronically to shareholders with registered email addresses, and is also accessible on the company's website at www.bata.in .

Financial Performance for FY2025-26

Bata India reported a standalone turnover of Rs. 35,154.84 Million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to Rs. 34,880.26 Million in the previous financial year ended March 31, 2025, registering an increment of 0.79%. On a consolidated basis, the company reported a turnover of Rs. 35,154.95 Million for FY2025-26.

The following table summarises key standalone financial highlights:

Metric: FY2025-26 FY2024-25
Turnover: Rs. 35,154.84 Million Rs. 34,880.26 Million
Operating Profit: Rs. 2,862.58 Million Rs. 3,620.12 Million
Net Profit: Rs. 1,335.59 Million Rs. 3,284.49 Million
EPS (Basic & Diluted): Rs. 10.39 Rs. 25.55
EBITDA Margin: 20.09% 21.02%
Consolidated Net Profit: Rs. 1,342.04 Million —

Net Profit for FY2025-26 was lower due to exceptional items and one-off costs totalling Rs. 714.06 Million, including Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) costs of Rs. 423.66 Million, a non-cash forex loss of Rs. 223.74 Million due to sharp currency devaluation, and an impact of Rs. 66.66 Million from the new Labour Codes. The previous year's Net Profit was higher due to a one-time gain (net of related expenses) of Rs. 1,339.52 Million on account of sale of a closed manufacturing unit. Capital Expenditure incurred during FY2025-26 amounted to Rs. 553.65 Million, compared to Rs. 3,375.66 Million in the previous year. The company's Contingent Liability stood at Rs. 190.07 Million as on March 31, 2026, compared to Rs. 237.93 Million as on March 31, 2025.

Dividend Recommendation

In line with its amended Dividend Distribution Policy, the Board has recommended a dividend of Rs. 9/- (180%) per equity share of Rs. 5/- each, fully paid-up, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Record Date for dividend payment is Friday, July 31, 2026, and if declared at the AGM, the dividend will be paid from Thursday, August 27, 2026 onwards, subject to deduction of tax at source as applicable.

AGM Agenda and Key Resolutions

The AGM will transact the following ordinary and special business items:

Item No.: Business:
1 Adoption of Audited Financial Statements (Standalone & Consolidated) for FY2025-26
2 Declaration of Dividend of Rs. 9/- per equity share for FY2025-26
3 Re-appointment of Mr. Gerd Graehsler (DIN: 10337180), retiring by rotation
4 Appointment of Mr. Sanjay S. Rao as Director
5 Appointment of Mr. Sanjay S. Rao as Whole-time Director and CEO (August 24, 2026 to September 30, 2026)
6 Appointment of Mr. Sanjay S. Rao as Managing Director and CEO (October 1, 2026 to August 23, 2031)

Leadership Transition: Appointment of Mr. Sanjay S. Rao

The Board, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee at its meeting held on June 18, 2026, has approved the appointment of Mr. Sanjay S. Rao (DIN: 02743920) as Whole-time Director and CEO effective August 24, 2026, and subsequently as Managing Director and CEO for a term not exceeding 5 (five) years commencing from October 1, 2026 to August 23, 2031, subject to shareholder and applicable regulatory approvals.

Mr. Rao is a global leader in retail and brand management with more than two decades of experience across India, South Asia, China and Europe. He most recently served as Senior Director, Nike Retail, overseeing the France and Benelux markets, and previously held senior leadership positions with Inditex across India, South Asia and China, and served as Country Director for Guess in France. He holds an MBA from INSEAD (France & Singapore), a PGDM from TAPMI, India, and a BE from the National Institute of Engineering, Mysore.

The details of remuneration proposed for Mr. Sanjay S. Rao are as follows:

Component: Details:
Annual Gross/Basic Salary: Rs. 31,756,680, payable monthly
Housing Allowance (Annual): Rs. 4,536,669, payable monthly
Total (Salary + Housing): Rs. 36,293,349
Equity Forfeiture Compensation: Rs. 20,415,008, payable in 2 equal tranches
Short-term Incentive Bonus (Target): Rs. 15,878,340 annual target; up to Rs. 31,756,680 at overachievement
Company Car: Rs. 1,096,684
Long-term Incentive Plan: Part of a 3-year plan (2026-2028); Cash Award equivalent to 4% of achieved Pool

The remuneration is stated as the INR equivalent of the USD amount agreed, based on a year-to-date average exchange rate of Rs. 90.73, and will be re-calculated at the prevailing exchange rate at commencement of employment.

Gunjan Shah, who has served as MD & CEO, will conclude his tenure on September 30, 2026.

Operational Highlights and CSR

Bata India's retail network progressed close to 2,000 stores nationwide during FY2025-26, including 1,100+ Company Owned stores, 700+ Franchise stores and 125+ Hush Puppies stores. The distribution channel was scaled up to 1,650+ towns. E-commerce sales grew by over 7% during the year, with bata.com and marketplace channels growing by approximately 40% and approximately 11% respectively. The Floatz brand crossed Rs. 1,500 Million in sales during the year. Marketing investments went up by almost 22% during the year.

On the CSR front, a sum of Rs. 6,88,52,083.88 was spent on various CSR initiatives for FY2025-26. The company's Bata Children's Program positively impacted over 9,200 children, with over 7,000 hours of employee volunteering. Research and Development expenditure for FY2025-26 amounted to Rs. 59.80 Million, compared to Rs. 65.54 Million in FY2024-25. Technical services fee paid to Global Footwear Services Pte. Ltd. for FY2025-26 was Rs. 736.38 Million, which is approximately 2.10% of the company's turnover.

As on March 31, 2026, there were 3,602 permanent employees/workers on the rolls of the company. The paid-up capital of the company stood at Rs. 642.64 Million.

E-Voting and AGM Participation Details

The remote e-voting period will commence on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (9:00 A.M. IST) and will end on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (5:00 P.M. IST). Members attending through VC or OAVM who have not cast votes via remote e-voting may vote during the AGM. Members wishing to register as speakers may do so from Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (9:00 A.M. IST) to Friday, August 7, 2026 (1:00 P.M. IST) at share.dept@bata.com . Queries may be submitted up to 1:00 P.M. (IST) on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Historical Stock Returns for Bata

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