Bata India Q2 Revenue Up 7.5% to ₹8,618 Million

Bata India announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting revenue of Rs. 8,618 million, a growth of over 7.5% compared to Rs. 8,013 million in Q2FY26. Profit after tax for the quarter was Rs. 180 million, an increase of over 31% from Rs. 138 million in the same quarter last year, driven by higher Average Selling Price (ASP). The company noted one-off expenses including a non-cash forex loss of Rs. 30 million and an asset write-off of Rs. 39 million. Other income was lower by Rs. 46 million due to a special dividend payout of Rs. 3,213 million. The company highlighted its fourth consecutive quarter of accelerating growth, with strong performance in retail, franchise, and I&D channels. Inventory levels improved, and the company is optimizing its store network. Despite input cost pressures, prudent sourcing and focus on premiumization are expected to drive continued growth.