Quarterly Result27 Oct 2025, 06:23 pm
Bata India Announces Q2 Results: GST 2.0 Transition Impacts Quarter Demand, Premium Brands Outperform
AI Summary
Bata India Limited announced its Q2 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company's revenue from operations stood at Rs. 8,013 million, down from Rs. 8,371 million in Q2FY25 due to the deferment of purchases by channel partners and customers since the announcement of GST rate rationalization. EBIDTA for the quarter was Rs. 1,664 million vs. Rs. 1,918 million for Q2FY25. The company also reported a one-time exceptional expenditure of ~Rs. 83 million towards VRS in one factory. Despite the challenges, Bata India continued to show progress in inventory efficiencies and added 30 Franchise Stores in the quarter.
Key Highlights
- Premium products showing robust growth in brands like Hush Puppies and Power.
- Victoria Ballerina campaign attracted female customers, helping gain additional 1% in the Sales mix.
- Highest weekly pairage contribution from Power Easy Slide collection.
- Passed on GST benefits to customers much prior to official announcements.
- Added 30 Franchise Stores in the quarter.