Bata India Q1 profit rises 23% to ₹64 crore; declares ₹25 interim dividend

Revenue rose 3.9% YoY to ₹978.9 crore in the June quarter, while EBITDA grew 2.6% to ₹204 crore and margin stood at 20.8%. The footwear retailer reported a sharper rise in profit despite modest top-line growth.

— Source publishedWed, 12 Aug, 2026, 08:10 IST·First seen Wed, 12 Aug, 2026, 08:18 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Bata India reported June-quarter profit growth of 23% to Rs 63.98 crore and declared a Rs 25-per-share interim dividend, though margin fell to 20.8%. Jewellery

Key facts

  • Bata India net profit: Rs 63.98 crore, up 23.04% YoY
  • Bata India revenue: Rs 978.9 crore, up 3.9% YoY
  • Bata India EBITDA: Rs 204 crore, up 2.6% YoY
  • Bata India EBITDA margin: 20.8%
  • Bata India interim dividend: Rs 25 per share
  • Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri net profit: Rs 33.92 crore, up 50.8% YoY
  • Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri revenue: Rs 840.97 crore, up 34.8% YoY
  • Landmark Cars revenue: Rs 1,302.4 crore, up 22.7% YoY

Why this matters

Bata India’s stable margin profile and improving profitability reinforce its value as a scaled footwear platform, with growth opportunities likely centered on brand, channel and premiumization partnerships rather than turnaround-driven deals.

What to watch

  • Q2 and festive-quarter same-store sales growth versus the 3.9% Q1 revenue increase.
  • EBITDA margin sustainability above 20%, particularly amid leather, rubber, freight and wage-cost changes.
  • Management commentary on footfalls, conversion rates, average selling price and discounting.
  • Inventory growth and markdown provisions ahead of the festive season.
  • Store additions, closures, renovations and digital-channel contribution.
  • Consumer discretionary demand trends in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
  • Increase festive-season inventory in casual, athleisure, school, wedding and premium footwear categories.
  • Use the interim dividend to reinforce shareholder-return positioning while retaining sufficient cash for store renovation and selective network expansion.
  • Push higher-margin product mix, direct-to-consumer digital sales and loyalty-led repeat purchases rather than broad discounting.
  • Monitor franchise and multi-brand competition in value footwear, where promotional intensity could pressure volumes and gross margin.