Bata India Q1 Net Profit Rises 23% to ₹64 Crore; Board Declares ₹25 Interim Dividend for FY27

Bata India Limited, one of India's largest footwear retailers and a listed entity on both the BSE and NSE, reported a 23.1% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹64 crore for the quarter ended June 2026, up from ₹52 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The results offer a read on consumer discretionary demand in India's organized footwear market, which ranks among the largest globally.

Revenue and Operating Performance

Revenue from operations grew 3.9% year-on-year to ₹979 crore, compared with ₹942 crore in Q1 FY26. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) rose 2.6% to ₹204 crore, up from ₹199 crore in the year-ago period.

The EBITDA margin stood at 20.8% in the June quarter, slightly lower than the 21.1% recorded in the same period last year, reflecting a modest margin contraction even as both revenue and profit expanded.

Interim Dividend Declaration

The company's board declared an interim dividend of ₹25 per equity share, each with a face value of ₹5, for fiscal year 2027. This represents a dividend payout of 500% of the face value of each share.

The record date for determining shareholders eligible to receive the interim dividend has been set as August 19, 2026.

About Bata India

Bata India is the Indian subsidiary of Bata Shoe Organization, a global footwear company headquartered in Switzerland. The company operates a widespread retail network across India and is one of the country's most recognized footwear brands, offering products across men's, women's, and children's categories. India is one of the largest footwear-producing nations globally, and Bata competes with both organized players and a significant unbranded segment in the domestic market.