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The footwear retailer’s consolidated net profit increased to ₹64 crore from ₹52 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations grew 3.9% to ₹979 crore, compared with ₹942 crore a year earlier.
Operating performance remained steady during the quarter, with EBITDA rising 2.6% to ₹204 crore from ₹199 crore in the year ago period. However, EBITDA margin moderated to 20.8% from 21.1%, reflecting some pressure on operating profitability despite an increase in absolute EBITDA.
The stronger growth in profit compared with revenue indicates an improvement in the company’s bottom line amid modest topline expansion. Bata India continued to maintain an operating margin above 20% as discretionary consumption remained an evolving factor for the footwear sector.
The company has also announced an interim dividend of ₹25 per equity share. Bata India had earlier informed the exchanges that Wednesday would be the record date for determining shareholders eligible for the payout.
The interim dividend is scheduled to be paid from September 2, 2026 onwards to eligible shareholders. Going forward, revenue momentum and the company’s ability to maintain margins will remain key factors to watch as consumer demand and discretionary spending trends continue to shape the footwear retail market.
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