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Footwear major Bata India Ltd on Thursday announced the appointment of Sanjay Rao as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Rao succeeds Gunjan Shah, who will conclude his tenure upon completion of his five-year mandate leading the business, Bata India Ltd said in a regulatory filing. He joins Bata India from Nike, where he most recently served as senior director, Nike Retail, overseeing the France and Benelux markets, it added. Rao brings more than two decades of retail and consumer leadership experience across India, South Asia, China and Europe. Prior to Nike, Rao spent several years with Inditex, where he played a pivotal role in establishing Zara's business in India through its joint venture with the Tata Group. He subsequently held senior leadership positions across India, South Asia and China, the company said. He has also served as Country Director for Guess in France and holds an MBA from INSEAD, it added., "Sanjay brings deep retail and consumer experien

Brokerages cut Bata India earnings estimates as weak margins and slow volume growth overshadow improving demand and revenue momentum

Bata India has crossed 700 franchise stores nationwide, expanding its footprint in Tier II-IV markets and accelerating growth through a franchise-led retail strategy

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In the December quarter, Bata India Ltd reported a 12.61 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to ₹66.1 crore, compared to ₹58.7 crore a year ago

Leading shoemaker Bata India Ltd on Monday reported a 12.61 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 66.1 crore in the December quarter of FY'26 compared to the year-ago period. It had posted a net profit of Rs 58.7 crore in the previous October-December a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Bata India. Bata's revenue from operations was up 2.81 per cent to Rs 944.68 crore during the quarter under review compared to Rs 918.79 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Its total expenses in the December quarter were at Rs 868.92 crore, up 3.3 per cent on a year-on-year basis. Bata India's total income, which includes other income, was up 3.93 per cent to Rs 965.72 crore. Shares of Bata India Ltd on Monday settled at Rs 884.35 apiece on BSE, up 4.27 per cent.

Q3FY26 company results: Firms including GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, The Ramco Cements, Linde India, Gulf Oil Lubricants, and Bata India are also to release their October-December earnings today

Thus far in the month of January 2026, the Smallcap index has underperformed the market by falling 6.3 per cent, as compared to 2.8 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Bata India plans to scale up to 3,000 stores, deepen omnichannel play and drive product-led growth as casual and premium footwear demand reshapes the market

Bata India Ltd on Thursday said its board has approved the introduction of a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) for all eligible workers at the Bata Shatak manufacturing unit in Hosur in Tamil Nadu, as part of its ongoing operational restructuring. In a regulatory filing, the footwear major said the VRS is expected to be "mutually beneficial" for both employees and the company. The status of implementation and the financial impact of the scheme will be assessed and disclosed later in line with its materiality policy. Bata India has been consolidating its manufacturing footprint over the years amid cost pressures and changing market dynamics. The company had earlier implemented VRS at multiple units, leading to closures. Its Faridabad unit in Haryana was shut in 2016 after all workmen opted for VRS, while a unit in Karnataka was closed following a VRS implemented in the past. With the proposed VRS at Hosur, Bata India continues to rationalise its factory operations, even as it retain

Analyst at Choice Broking cautions against bottom-fishing, and instead recommend a wait & watch approach for a potential trend reversal.

Noting that Bata's POWER brand enjoys significant recognition in the footwear market, the judges said there was a strong likelihood of consumer confusion

The Supreme Court has upheld a Delhi High Court order reviving Crocs' passing-off suits against Indian footwear makers, ruling that such claims can proceed even when trade dress is a registered design

Bata India shares fell 6 per cent after its second-quarter of the current financial year earnings missed the street's expectations

Footwear maker Bata India Ltd on Monday reported a 73.26 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 13.9 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, impacted by lower revenue and higher expenses. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 51.98 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, Bata India Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the second quarter stood at Rs 801.33 crore as compared to Rs 837.14 crore in the year-ago period, it added. Its total expenses in the second quarter were higher at Rs 795.2 crore against Rs 785.09 crore in the year-ago period.

Footwear major Bata India on Thursday said it has introduced its Bata Price Promise initiative, extending the benefit of the upcoming GST rate cut on footwear priced below Rs 1,000 to customers ahead of the official September 22 rollout. Under the scheme, prices across Bata outlets reflect a 7 per cent reduction, with the company absorbing the differential to pass on immediate savings to buyers, the company said in a statement. Footwear has seen GST cut from 12 per cent to 5 per cent. Our priority at Bata is to make fashion and comfort accessible to every consumer. By absorbing GST on select footwear, we are ensuring festive shopping starts early, is more affordable, and brings greater joy to our customers, Bata India MD and CEO Gunjan Shah said.

Bata India, Trent, Colgate stocks are seen nearing the long-term 200-DMA after a gap of up to 9 months; tech charts suggest these 3 stocks can potentially gain up to 12% from here.

The GST council in its meeting approved the proposal that footwear items up to ₹2,500 will be taxed at 5% while above ₹2,500 shall be taxed at 18%.

Footwear stocks are under pressure as companies reported disappointing earnings for the quarter ended June 2025

Bata India stock falls post Q1 results: Consumption momentum remained sluggish during Q1FY26 and was also impacted by fluctuating weather patterns and geopolitical uncertainties.