Bata India Ltd reported a 30.4% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 18.11 crore (US $ 1.91 million) for the second quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 13.89 crore (US$ 1.46 million) in the corresponding quarter last year. The growth was supported by higher average selling prices (ASP), according to the company’s regulatory filing.
Revenue from operations increased 7.54% year-on-year to Rs 861.78 crore (US $ 90.80 million) in Q2 FY27, against Rs 801.33 crore (US $ 84.43 million) in the year-ago quarter.
The company attributed the growth to continued retail performance despite the festive calendar shifting largely to the third quarter this year.
Profit after tax grew by more than 31%, supported by higher ASP, the company said in its earnings statement.
Total expenses increased 7.53% to Rs 855.14 crore (US$ 90.10 million) during the quarter. Total income, including other income, rose 6.9% to Rs 879.83 crore (US$ 92.70 million).
For the first half of FY27, Bata India’s consolidated total income stood at Rs 1,876.81 crore (US$ 197.75 million), registering a 5.34% year-on-year increase.
“The company had recorded topline growth of more than 7.5% in Q2 FY27, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of growth momentum. He also highlighted retail growth supported by strong like-for-like (LFL) sales and ASP, along with double-digit growth in franchise and distribution channels,” said Sanjay S Rao, Managing Director and CEO of Bata India.
Bata India operates a retail network of more than 2,000 stores, including franchise outlets, and over 3,800 Key Retail Outlets (KROs). The company is optimising its distribution network to improve store productivity and increase customer footfall.
