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:

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:

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:

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.

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.