Bata India has uploaded the audio recording of its Post Earnings Conference Call for Q1FY27 held on June 3, 2026. The company confirmed that no Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) was shared during the discussion with management attendees. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The recording is now accessible on the official website of Bata India . Investors can find the audio file under the “Investor Relations > Disclosures under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015” tab. The list of management attendees remains the same as disclosed in the company's previous correspondence dated May 25, 2026.

The communication addressed to the BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited serves as a formal intimation regarding the availability of the recording. The filing was signed by Nitin Bagaria, AVP – Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on behalf of Bata India.

Bata India reported a 5.1% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to ₹8,276 Mn for the fourth quarter of FY26, driven by volume-led growth and strategic expansion in digital channels. The company’s cash from operations grew by 18.3% YoY to ₹1,322 Mn, reflecting improved operational efficiencies. The financial performance was detailed in the investors presentation submitted pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The company achieved a volume growth of 2.8% during the quarter, with the Zero Base Merchandising (ZBM) initiative contributing over 70% to retail growth. ZBM doors expanded to 700+ by May 26, recording a turnover increase of 4.6% and volume growth of 6.1%. Bata India significantly amplified its brand investments, with media spends rising 1.5X compared to the previous year, which helped drive brand consideration to 66.

Financial Performance

The gross margin declined by 242 basis points, while the Profit Before Tax (PBT) margin stood at 6.5%, a decrease of 103 basis points YoY before exceptional items and forex loss. The company incurred an exceptional cost of INR 281 Mio in Q4 FY26 related to VRS impact.

Operational Highlights

Inventory management improved significantly, with total inventory reducing by 28% to ₹6,601 Mn from ₹9,150 Mn in Q4 FY24. Stock turns improved to 2.43 from 1.88 in the same period. The company reduced clutter at stores to 0.7X relative to Q4 FY24, while overall availability improved by 950 basis points.

Strategic Expansion

Bata India scaled its presence to 1,660 towns via 15,000+ Multi-Brand Outlets (MBOs), with the Institutional & Distribution (I&D) channel growing in double digits. The digital channel continued its expansion, with e-commerce growing by 26% and Bata.com surging 81% against the previous year. Over 700 stores are now fulfilling online orders, contributing to approximately 10% of the company’s turnover.